MTA 63rd Street Track Replacement Project

The MTA will be starting its project to replace track along the 63rd St corridor that carries the F line between Manhattan and Queens via Roosevelt Island at the end of August.

PRESIDENT HAYNES ANNOUNCES ROOSEVELT ISLAND YOUTH CENTER RECEIVES WORKFORCE RETENTION GRANT FROM NYS

Roosevelt Island, NY— November 16, 2023 – The Roosevelt Island Youth Center has been awarded a $34,284 grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in support of the Center’s strong work hiring ...

President Haynes Announces Appointment of Dhruvika Patel Amin to Chief Financial Officer at RIOC

Roosevelt Island, NY – November 15, 2023 –Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced the appointment of Dhruvika Patel Amin, CPA to the position of Chief Financial Officer and ...

UPDATE ON ROOSEVELT ISLAND TRAM OPERATIONS FROM TRAM OPERATOR POMA AND RIOC PRESIDENT HAYNES

Roosevelt Island, NY – November 9, 2023 –Leitner-POMA, the operator of the Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway, today offered updates on the status of the Roosevelt Island Tram. Riders have reported a few instances of Tra...

RIOC ANNOUNCES 2023 HALLOWEEN PARADE AND EXTRAVAGANZA FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

The spooky season is upon us, and this year RIOC is once again excited to host its annual Halloween Parade & Extravaganza on Saturday, October 28^th!

This year’s event will once again kick-off with a parade down Main Street and proce...

Statement on Priority Service at Roosevelt Island Tram

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation has evaluated the possibility of implementing various preferences for Roosevelt Island residents in accessing the Tram, and we have chosen not to move forward with these proposals due to various legal and policy ...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON HAYNES ANNOUNCES NEWLY UPGRADED ISLAND-WIDE SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM IS LIVE

Roosevelt Island, NY – July 17, 2023 –Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced completion of upgrades to the island-wide security camera system, a major initiative i...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES NEW CONSTITUENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT WITHIN RIOC

Roosevelt Island, NY – May 26, 2023 – Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation President Shelton J. Haynes today announced the formation of a new Constituent Services Department within RIOC that will meet directly with community...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES CUT RIBBON ON NEW PICKLEBALL COURTS

Roosevelt Island, NY – May 15, 2023 – Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) President Shelton J. Haynes was joined last Friday by Roosevelt Island Board Member Howard Polivy, community advocates Vicki Feinmel,...

The Roosevelt Island Public Purpose Fund Awards $301,000 in Grants to 12 Nonprofits

For information, contact Marty Lipp at mbl@nyct-cfi.org or 917-774-8159

New York—May 12—The Roosevelt Island Public Purpose Fund (the Fund) has announced $301,000 in two-year grants to 12 nonprofits working to benefit Roosevelt Island res...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES NEW 10-POINT PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN FOR ROOSEVELT ISLAND

Roosevelt Island, NY – May 9, 2023 – Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced a new 10-point plan aimed at strengthening public safety and re-affirmed RIOC’s commit...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

Roosevelt Island, NY – May 5, 2023 – Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced the launch of the RIOC Community Events Calendar, a one-stop-shop for all the events happening on Rooseve...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON HAYNES ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE & PRICING PLAN FOR SPORTSPARK

Roosevelt Island, NY – May 2, 2023 – Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced revised pricing plans for the highly anticipated Sportspark Complex&nbs...

R.I. LIGHTHOUSE WINS 2023 REHABILITATION AWARD FROM FRIENDS OF UPPER EAST SIDE HISTORIC DISTRICTS

Roosevelt Island, NY?– April 18, 2023 – Last week members of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) leadership team accepted the 2023 Rehabilitation Award from the Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts, given in recognition...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES UPDATE ON ISLAND ROADWAYS AND PAVED SURFACES REDESIGN

ROOSEVELT ISLAND, NY – April 17, 2023 –Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today offered an update on the ongoing Roadways and Paved Surfaces Rehabilitation Design Project.

First announced in 2021, the projec...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENT 

 BRYANT DANIELS WILL SERVE AS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR ROOSEVELT ISLAND OPERATING CORPORATION

&...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE: ROOSEVELT ISLAND HELIX/EASTERN ESPLANADE BIKING INITIATIVE

 RIOC PROVIDES UPDATES ON ONGOING CAPITAL PROJECTS RELATED TO BIKING INFRASTRUCTURE ON ROOSEVELT ISLAND

1. PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J....

2023 REHABILITATION AWARD FROM FRIENDS OF THE UPPER EAST SIDE HISTORIC DISTRICTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES ROOSEVELT ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE TO RECEIVE  2023 REHABILITATION AWARD FROM  FRIENDS OF THE UPPER EAST SIDE HISTORIC DISTRICTS

Award is just the latest&nb...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER OF SPORTSPARK FACILITY

(L:R: Director Joseph Natale & General Manager Philip Flynn)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roosevelt Island, NY – January 31, 2023 – Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced the appo...

RIOC ANNOUNCES YOUTH CENTER OBTAINS A SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (SACC) LICENSE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation obtains its School Age Child Care License 

‘The advanced programming made available by grant funding will elevate RIOC's already exceptional array of programs and a...

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES ANNOUNCES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PICKLEBALL COURT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction of the Roosevelt Island Pickleball Court located at the rear of the Sportspark Building (250 Main St, New York)

ROOSEVELT ISLAND, NY – December 29, 2022 – President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today ann...

Free COVID-19 Testing Week Begins!

RIOC Unveils Newly Renovated Blackwell House

                               Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Unveils Newly Renovated Blackwell House

President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes Announces New Appointment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES APPOINTS AKEEM H. JAMAL AS ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS OF ROOSEVELT ISLAND OPERATING CORPORATION 

ROOSEVELT ISLAND, NY – October 20, 2022 – President &a...

Statement from Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) President and CEO, Shelton J. Haynes

President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes Announces New Appointment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES APPOINTS AKEEM H. JAMAL AS ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS OF ROOSEVELT ISLAND OPERATING CORPORATION 

ROOSEVELT ISLAND, NY – October 20, 2022 – President &a...

RIOC ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR TEMPORARY DOG RUN & PROVIDES UPDATE ON BUILDING 9 CONSTRUCTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roosevelt Island, NY – September 30, 2022 – Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced the construction of a temporary dog run while the development of Building 9 is set to be...

President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes Announces New Appointment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roosevelt Island, NY – September 30, 2022 – Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced the appointment of Mary C. Cunneen as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Roosevelt Island Op...

President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes Announces New Appointment

Today President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes announced the appointment of Ana Medina as the Director of the Youth Center. 

Ms. Medina is no stranger to the Youth Center, most recently serving as Assistant Director for the past two years. She is res...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ADOPTION OF PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF CERTAIN OPEN MEETINGS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ADOPTION OF WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF CERTAIN OPEN MEETINGS

A Letter from President Shelton J. Haynes Regarding the Public Purpose Funds Grant Program

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Governor Hochul Announces Opening of the Girl Puzzle Monument Honoring Nellie Bly

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of The Girl Puzzle Monument Honoring Nellie Bly on Roosevelt Island in Manhattan. The monument was designed by Amanda Matthews of Prometheus Art to illuminate women who have endured hardship but are strong...

Newsflash | Community Announcement of the Opening of the Lighthouse Tower

The Lighthouse Tower, designed by architect James Renwick, has been a prominent historic feature of Roosevelt Island since its construction in 1872. The Lighthouse was partially restored in the 1940s, complete with a low pitch 10 - sided lantern and was i...

The Roosevelt Island Public Purpose Fund Awards $150,000 in Grants to 13 Nonprofits

ROOSEVELT ISLAND, NY, May 13, 2022 – The Roosevelt Island Public Purpose Fund (the Fund) has announced $150,000 in grants to 13 nonprofits working to benefit Roosevelt Island residents and enhance their quality of life. 

Roosevelt Island Operating...

Newsflash | Community Announcement of the Opening of the Lighthouse Tower

The Lighthouse Tower, designed by architect James Renwick, has been a prominent historic feature of Roosevelt Island since its construction in 1872. The Lighthouse was partially restored in the 1940s, complete with a low pitch 10 - sided lantern and was i...

A Letter from President Shelton J. Haynes Regarding the Public Purpose Funds Grant Program

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Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Announces Island-Wide Beautification Plans

Their Horticultural and Landscape Design Initiative will enhance, elevate, and diversify the island

ROOSEVELT ISLAND, NY, Jun. 12, 2021 – Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) announced today their Horticultural and Landscape Design Initi...

Roosevelt Island to Unveil New Memorial Honoring FDR Ahead of the ADA’s 31st Anniversary

A testimonial to the former U.S. President, the memorial will be a tribute to diversity and inclusion

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) and the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) announced plans to celebrate the 31^st anniver...

Governor Hochul Announces Opening of $11 Million Southpoint Park Revitalized Waterfront Promenades

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of two newly expanded and improved waterfront promenades within Roosevelt Island's Southpoint Park. The $11 million revitalization project expands the island's lookout points with pathways and native veget...

Blackwell Plaza Gets an Upgrade

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) will welcome the holiday season with a newly renovated Blackwell Plaza, a cornerstone to Roosevelt Island’s Main Street, when it opens to the public on Friday, November 19^th.

“The safety of our valued community...

McManus Welcome Station Opens

Nothing was more welcoming than the smile of Jack McManus. A staunch supporter of youth sports and beloved Chief of the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department from 2013 to 2019, you could always count on seeing Jack enthusiastically greet the soccer pl...

Lighthouse Tower Opens

The Lighthouse Tower, designed by architect James Renwick, has been a prominent historic feature of Roosevelt Island since its construction in 1872. The Lighthouse was partially restored in the 1940s, complete with a low pitch 10 - sided lantern and was i...