Tram Personnel Training Session Sunday (10/11) 6AM-11AM
Dear Roosevelt Island Community: Please be advised that Tram service will be affected the morning of Sunday, October 11th from 6AM to 11AM to accommodate a state mandated training session for all Tram operators and maintenance personnel. While the training is taking place, one cabin will be out of service and one cabin will operate on its normal weekend schedule, servicing passengers every 15 minutes. The second cabin will resume service once the training is complete, so please plan your morning travel accordingly. Regular cabin attendants will be on hand to alert riders of the ensuing training. In addition to the greater-than-normal amounts of Tram personnel, during the training, you will also notice higher noise volumes on and around the Roosevelt Island station, including from the evac braking system which will be engaged during safety drills. Thank you for your understanding. -Team RIOC
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
PSD Community Engagement Meeting Wed. (9/30) @6PM
Dear Roosevelt Island Community: The next PSD Community Engagement Meeting will take place this Wednesday, September 30, at 6:00 PM in Good Shepherd Chapel. We’ll be covering public safety topics that matter to Roosevelt Island, and we hope you’ll join the conversation. Thank you! -PSD
Monday, September 28, 2026
City of Forest Day at Lighthouse Park on Saturday, October 3
Dear Roosevelt Island Community, Join us for "City of Forest Day" on Saturday, October 3, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Lighthouse Park. The event will feature tree planting, healthy snacks, children’s activities, storytelling, dance performances, and live music. Event Schedule: 11:00 AM: Tree Care – Plant and mulch trees 12:00 PM: Healthy snacks and activities with Coler, Poppa Unlimited, and NiAva’s Body Bar 12:00 PM: Bunny Made Tea story time with author Amanda Baehr Fuller 1:00 PM: Jody Sperling’s Time Lapse Dance ensemble presents selections from Nature Illuminated 2:00 PM: “City of Birds” jazz quartet with Elijah Shiffer & Friends Rain Location: Good Shepherd Church, 543 Main Street. We hope to see you there! -RIOC Community Affairs
Monday, September 28, 2026
NYC Ferry Service Alert – All Routes – UN General Assembly – 9/20 to 9/26
Due to the UN General Assembly, increased security restrictions on the East River surrounding the Wall Street heliport may disrupt and/or suspend service temporarily on all routes from September 20 to 26. Waterway restrictions near the United Nations building may also cause delays, cancellations, or service suspensions on the Astoria, and Rockaway-Soundview routes. These times and locations are subject to change without warning and are at the discretion of the U. S. Coast Guard. Visit ferry.nyc or the NYC Ferry app for real-time schedules and service alerts.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
NYC Ferry: No Roosevelt Island Ferry Service Today
Roosevelt Island Community: According to NYC Ferry, Due to US Coast Guard harbor security restrictions for the UN General Assembly, there will be no ferry service north of East 34th Street on Tuesday, 9/22. The following landings will be closed: Hunters Point South Long Island City Roosevelt Island Astoria East 90th Street Soundview Ferry Point Park The East River route will bypass Hunters Point South. The Astoria route will operate between Pier 11 and East 34th Street. The Rockaway-Soundview route will operate between Rockaway and East 34th Street. Additional security restrictions may take place with limited notice from US Coast Guard. Ferry service to closed landings may resume if restrictions are lifted. Please see alerts in the NYC Ferry app or ferry.nyc for the latest information and relevant timing. Read more here: https://www.ferry.nyc/service-alerts/
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Happening NOW: Fall for Arts Festival & Jazz Concert on Meditation Lawn
Dear Roosevelt Island Community, RIOC and RIVAA are proud to present the Annual Fall for Arts Festival & Jazz Concert happening today from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Meditation Lawn. This year’s festival celebrates the themes “When I Dream” and “Bridges and Connections” with a full day of arts and cultural programming, including live mural painting, jazz performances, family activities, food vendors, and more: Live mural painting featuring original works by local and visiting artists throughout the day MSTDA Family Music Class on Meditation Lawn (11:00 AM) Jazz performances, including a jam session and a performance by the Marianne Solivan Quartet at Roosevelt Island Public Library Plaza Family-friendly arts and activities with Island Kids and the Girl Scouts Food vendors and more throughout the festival All events and activities are free and open to the public. We can't wait to see you there! —RIOC Community Affairs
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Temporary Southbound Bus Stop Relocated Back to Original Location at 40 River Road
The temporary southbound bus stop that was relocated just south of 40 River Road to accommodate construction work has been moved back to its original location. Thank you.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Fall for Arts Festival & Jazz Concert: This Saturday (9/19) Starting at 10AM
Dear Roosevelt Island Community, RIOC and RIVAA are proud to present the Annual Fall for Arts Festival this Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the Meditation Lawn. This year’s festival celebrates the themes “When I Dream” and “Bridges and Connections” with a full day of arts and cultural programming, including live mural painting, jazz performances, family activities, food vendors, and more: Live mural painting featuring original works by local and visiting artists throughout the day MSTDA Family Music Class on Meditation Lawn (11:00 AM) Jazz performances, including a jam session and a performance by the Marianne Solivan Quartet at Roosevelt Island Public Library Plaza Family-friendly arts and activities with Island Kids and the Girl Scouts Food vendors and more throughout the festival All events and activities are free and open to the public. We can't wait to see you there! —RIOC Community Affairs
Friday, September 18, 2026
Roosevelt Island Bridge Testing 9/17
The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will be conducting test openings of the Roosevelt Island Bridge on: Thursday, 9/17 from 10 AM to 2 PM The rain date is: Friday, 9/18 from 10 AM to 2 PM Please be advised that intermittent bridge closures will occur during this testing period, with each closure lasting approximately 15 minutes. Testing requires a complete closure of the bridge to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic during lifts. We thank you for your patience during this routine testing.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
East Side AVAC Line Maintenance Beginning September 14
Dear Roosevelt Island Community: Beginning Monday, September 14, the east side line of the AVAC system will be offline for approximately two weeks to accommodate maintenance work inside the AVAC facility. Management at all affected buildings has been notified and asked to close their chutes beginning September 13th at midday until further notice. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will provide daily garbage pickups for affected buildings beginning September 14. Building managers have been instructed to place garbage at the curb after 7:00 PM the day prior for 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM next day pickup. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this necessary maintenance work is completed. Should the work conclude ahead of schedule, the east side AVAC system will be restored promptly. —RIOC Maintenance
Tuesday, September 8, 2026