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. 

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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...

Manhattan’s Iconic Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway Station Gets a Facelift

New, all glass ADA compliant elevators make for safer travel to and from Manhattan’s gem to the east

In Loving Memory | PSD Officer Corey Fischer

We would like to take a moment to remember PSD Officer Corey Fischer, who we lost in early April of 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. Officer Fischer was a dedicated member of PSD who served the Roosevelt Island community for 28 wonderful years.

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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...

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 ...

Banking on Roosevelt Island, an Update

On Monday, October 25^th, Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC), with support of elected officials, the Roosevelt Island Resident Association (RIRA), Community Board 8 and other community representatives, held an open house for financial institutio...

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

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...

Work Commences on Blackwell Park Improvement Project

On Monday, July 26^th, Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) commenced work on the Blackwell Park Improvement Project, which will help shape a safer, more accessible, and welcoming outdoor space for the community and visitors alike.

Improvements tha...