North Tram Cabin Back in Service
The North Tram Cabin is back in service, and normal Tram operations have resumed. We thank the Roosevelt Island community for their patience and understanding during this unplanned service disruption.
Monday, October 19, 2026
RIOC Board of Directors Meeting – Thursday, October 22, 2026
Dear Roosevelt Island Community, Please be advised that a meeting of the RIOC Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Community Center, 543 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York 10044. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes September 10, 2026 Board Meeting (Board Action Required) IV. Old Business V. New Business Authorization to Renew the Service Agreement with Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) for Payroll Processing and Related Human Resources Services (Board Action Required) Authorization to Renew the Contract with Blackbaud, Inc. for Financial Records Retention Services (Board Action Required) Authorization to Enter into Contracts for the Real Estate Advisory and Consulting Services Panel (Board Action Required) Authorization to Enter into Contract with Arcadis of New York, Inc. for Flood Risk Assessment Services (Board Action Required) Authorization to Enter into Contract with Bridge Philanthropic Consulting LLC for Grant Administration of the Public Purpose Fund (Board Action Required) Presentation of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2027–28 VI. President’s Report VII. Committee Reports Audit Committee Governance Committee Real Estate Development Advisory Committee Operations Advisory Committee VIII. Adjournment ¹ It is anticipated that certain Board members will attend the meeting via videoconference pursuant to Public Officers Law § 103-a. The link to a webcast for the public will be posted on RIOC’s website by 12:00 p.m. on October 22, 2026. ² The RIOC Board Meeting will commence following a public comment period. The public comment period is not part of the meeting. To speak during the public comment period, please complete the “Speak at a Meeting” form and submit it by 10:00 a.m. on October 22, 2026. Please note that, pursuant to the Open Meetings Law, the RIOC Board only holds in-person meetings. Thank you.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Free Community Shredding Event on Friday 10/23
Dear Roosevelt Island Community, Roosevelt Island residents are invited to a free community shredding event on Friday, October 23, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Motorgate Turnaround, located at 688 Main Street. The event is sponsored by New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, State Senator Liz Krueger, and the New York City Department of Sanitation. Residents can bring personal paper documents for secure shredding and disposal. Please note that notebooks, bindings, and X-rays will not be accepted. -RIOC Community Affairs
Monday, October 19, 2026
North Cabin Tram Update - 1 Cabin in Service Monday Morning
Please be advised that POMA has informed RIOC that service on the North Tram Cabin will not be restored in time for tomorrow morning’s rush-hour commute. The South Cabin remains in service, operating on a 15-minute schedule. Travelers are encouraged to plan accordingly and consider alternative transportation options, including the subway and ferry, when planning their commute. Riders can also check the Tram station live-feed cameras for current station conditions before beginning their trip: https://www.rioc.ny.gov/community/transportation/tram We apologize for the ongoing inconvenience and appreciate your patience. We are pressing POMA to resolve this issue as quickly as possible and restore full service when it is safe to do so.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
North Cabin Tram Update
The POMA team continues to work to resolve the mechanical issues affecting the North Tram Cabin, however they do not anticipate full service to be restored this weekend. The South Cabin remains in service, operating on a 15-minute schedule. Travelers are encouraged to plan accordingly and consider alternative transportation options, including the subway and ferry, when planning their commute. Riders can also check the Tram station live-feed cameras for current station conditions before beginning their trip: https://www.rioc.ny.gov/community/transportation/tram We apologize for the ongoing inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to restore normal service.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Saturday 10/24: RIOC Halloween Parade & Extravaganza!
Dear Roosevelt Island Community: Join RIOC for some spooky fun at the annual Roosevelt Island Halloween Extravaganza & Parade on Saturday, October 24! The parade kicks off at Capobianco Field at 10:45 AM, followed by festivities at Southpoint Park from 11 AM to 3 PM. Enjoy the island's annual costume parade, a marching band, food, carnival games, pumpkin painting, giveaways and more! Those participating in the parade should gather inside Capobianco Field beginning at 10:15 AM. The rain date is Sunday, October 25. We hope to see you there! -RIOC Community Affairs
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Halloween Parade Parking Restrictions on Main Street Beginning 10/23
Dear Roosevelt Island Community: To accommodate the upcoming Halloween Parade / Event on Saturday October 24, the following parking restrictions will be put in place beginning Friday, 10/23 at 7:00PM: No Parking on Sections of Main Street: In front of or opposite 501 to 645 Main St from Friday, 10/23/26 at 7:00PM through Saturday, 10/24/26 at 1:00PM On West roadway rear of 405 to 475 Main St from Friday, 10/23/26 at 7:00PM through Saturday, 10/24/26 at 1:00PM In front of or opposite 250 to 281 Main St from Friday, 10/23/26 at 7:00PM through Saturday, 10/24/26 at 1:00PM Thank you. -PSD
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Thursday 10/22: Lights On After-School Festival at Capobianco Field!
The Roosevelt Island Youth Center and Roosevelt Island Beacon invite you to the 4th Annual Lights On After-School Festival on Thursday, October 22, from 3:30–6:30 PM at Capobianco Field! Join us for a FREE community celebration of after-school programs featuring music, performances, art, family activities, community resources and giveaways. 🎨🎶🎁 Let's celebrate the programs that help our young people shine!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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