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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Roosevelt Island Day - Saturday, June 6

Roosevelt Island Community:   RIOC is proud to invite the community to celebrate Roosevelt Island Day this Saturday, June 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Firefighters Field. This annual community celebration will feature family-friendly activities, live entertainment, community organizations, giveaways, and refreshments throughout the afternoon. Highlights include: Community Planting Event (11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) – Hosted by iDig2Learn at Firefighters Field, residents are invited to help beautify the Island through a community planting project. Free Electronics Recycling (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) – The Roosevelt Island Older Adult Center, in partnership with State Senator Liz Krueger's Office, will host an e-waste collection event. Residents may drop off unwanted electronics at the Roosevelt Island Senior Center for responsible recycling. Please enter through the courtyard; the front door for the center will be closed.  Free Yoga Class (10:15 a.m.) – A complimentary yoga session hosted by Sportspark will take place on the Sportspark front lawn beginning at 10:15 a.m. No advance registration is required. Bike Repair Station (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) – Recycle-A-Bicycle will provide free basic bicycle repairs under the Helix. Community Tables and Activities (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) – Local organizations will host informational tables, activities, and giveaways throughout Firefighters Field. In addition, beginning at 11 a.m. the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) will distribute free Puma shirts at the Roosevelt Island Day flea market near Good Shepherd Chapel while supplies last. Attendees can also enjoy inflatable rides, carnival games, a photobooth, DJ entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, graffiti hat decorating, balloon art, tie-dye shirts, and more. Free food will be available while supplies last, including hot dogs, bagels, popcorn, cotton candy, and other treats. We hope to see you there! -RIOC Community Affairs 

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