A report has come in that a large sign has been placed on the grounds of Roosevelt Island’s Southpoint Park advertising it as the site of the dreaded Louis Kahn designed FDR Memorial. I am guessing it is big enough to be seen from the FDR Drive as otherwise what’s the point.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on September 22, 2008.

A 1967 Time cover story, “Our Embattled Cities,” featured Daniel Patrick Moynihan, calling him an “urbanologist,” and extending the title to other thoughtful academics and city planners, including Edward J. Logue, whose New York State Urban Development Corporation would build Roosevelt Island.

Published by The New York Observer on September 18, 2008.

.ber. Some proponents of congestion pricing have advocated simply placing tolls on the four East River bridges as a simpler alternative. Under Mr. Riccio’s proposal, the other two bridges, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Queensboro Bridge, would remain free. That could lead to heavier traffic over those bridges as drivers flocked to the remaining free crossings.

Published by New York Times on September 15, 2008.

Now, the club's owners are fighting not to have the revocation extended to the original Scores at the foot of the Queensboro Bridge on Manhattan's East Side.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 6, 2008.

Now, the club's owners are fighting not to have the revocation extended to the original Scores at the foot of the Queensboro Bridge on Manhattan's East Side.

Published by amNY.com on September 6, 2008.

As newcomers flock to Roosevelt Island, transportation on and off the 147-acre landmass is becoming increasingly challenging. The temporary suspension for upgrades of the island's iconic tram next spring will only exacerbate the situation.

Published by The New York Observer on September 4, 2008.

Note this film was originally scheduled to be at Southpoint park but has been moved to Firefighter's Field.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on September 4, 2008.

Note this film was originally scheduled to be at Southpoint park but has been moved to Firefighter's Field.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on September 4, 2008.

According to a report I received earlier today from PSD Director Keith Guerra, four of his officers responding to a smoke alarm report at 546 Main Street (Apt 1018) this past Saturday night at about 10:50 pm found that smoke was coming from Apartment 1016, the apartment of Woodrow Deas.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on September 2, 2008.

In 2000, Roosevelt Island had less than 10,000 residents. Since then, 1,331 new apartments have gone up or are under construction. Another 1,160 are expected within the next five years.

Published by The New York Observer on September 1, 2008.

In the next two weeks, a new generation of experimental turbines will begin operating in the East River off Roosevelt Island. They'll try to generate electricity through the force generated by tide changes and currents that are often treacherous for sailboats and other craft.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 23, 2008.

In the next two weeks, a new generation of experimental turbines will begin operating in the East River off Roosevelt Island. They'll try to generate electricity through the force generated by tide changes and currents that are often treacherous for sailboats and other craft.

Published by SI Live on August 23, 2008.

The rumor at the Manhattan Tram platform this evening was that the filming tonight involves actor Andy Garcia. No confirmed sightings yet. The film crew working at the Roosevelt Island Tram station did confirm that the movie was indeed "City Island" which Garcia is starring in.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on August 22, 2008.

Give Bloomberg credit again for thinking out of the box. We’re already tapping tidal energy from the alternating current in the East River to power a supermarket and a parking garage on Roosevelt Island. The windmill, potent symbol of the city’s economic patrimony, might also herald a more energy efficient future.

Published by New York Times on August 21, 2008.

Underwater turbines that went online off Roosevelt Island last summer make only enough electricity for a Gristedes supermarket and a parking lot.

Published by New York Daily News on August 21, 2008.

With Mayor Bloomberg's call for exploring the use of wind power it is appropriate to bringback this video of installing wind turbines on the Queensboro Bridge above Roosevelt Island. I first spoke about this project back in January 2008 and the Roosevelt Islander found the above video and put it on line this past May 2008.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on August 20, 2008.

The city is already using tidal turbines under the East River that provide energy to Roosevelt Island. That technology could be widely expanded under the mayor’s proposal.

Published by New York Times on August 20, 2008.

All I have to say is you have to go see these pictures by Jerry Yoon Photography of this wedding at Roosevelt Island's Southpoint Park. I have never seen a personal event like this Southpoint and I have to say if this is the first wedding at the site this couple did it right. they look amazingly happy and the groom is a lucky fellow as his bride looked radiant.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on August 19, 2008.

Mora said he hopes someone in the neighborhood will come forward with information about the bird. He said he has heard stories about a man in nearby Roosevelt Island who dyed his dog's fur purple.

Published by New York Daily News on August 15, 2008.

Slender and mysterious, with a shape that the New York Times has likened to a baguette, Roosevelt Island has always held a strange place in New York's history, as befits its changing names and shifting identities.

Published by amNY.com on August 14, 2008.

I did not get the chance to commute through the Roosevelt Island subway station today to gauge reactions to the new variable speed escalators but I suspect most commuters did not notice as I am sure it was a rare instance during rush hour when the escalators would slow down to the 15 feet per second speed.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on August 11, 2008.

Escalators at the 34th Street-Herald Square and Roosevelt Island stations in Manhattan and the Jamaica-Van Wyck and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer stations in Queens were to begin operating at variable speed, as part of a pilot program to save energy and reduce wear and tear on escalator components.

Published by New York Times on August 11, 2008.

According to “On Location Vacations” the hit TV show “Ugly Betty” was on Roosevelt Island today filming at Coler-Goldwater Hospital. No sightings being reported.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on August 7, 2008.

City Room blog post this evening starting this Monday the MTA will be switching four (4) of the new escalators at the Roosevelt Island station onto a variable speed system.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on August 5, 2008.

With no discernable Democratic or Republican challengers making themselves known on Roosevelt Island, City Council Member Jessica Lappin is hosting a BBQ picnic this coming Thursday, August 14th at Lighthouse Park from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on August 1, 2008.

According to a story in today's New York Post, July 30, 2008, the bathroom at the Roosevelt Island subway Station was found not only to be open but fully stocked with toilet paper. Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind conducted a study of 18 restrooms in three boroughs and found 10 were locked and four of the open restrooms lacked toilet paper.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 30, 2008.

"Richard C. Wade, who helped put cities on the map as an academic subject and who advised Democratic candidates including Adlai Stevenson, Robert F. Kennedy and George McGovern, died last Friday at his home on Roosevelt Island in New York City. He was 87."

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 25, 2008.

However in a Crain's New York Business.com article, posted this afternoon on-line, regarding the appointment of Skanska as MSG's rehabilitation construction manager Skanska's work on the Roosevelt Island Bridge was labelled a "major" New York project right there along the building of new Yankee Stadium.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 24, 2008.

The first of two Jazzmobile videos shot by Lillian Moreira was shown on the Roosevelt Islander so I figured I could present this second video posted to YouTube of the event that took place this past Tuesday on Roosevelt Island.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 24, 2008.

Last week I ran a post titled "The Last Straphanger" referring to a drawing made of an individual holding a hand strap in the Roosevelt Island Tram.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 24, 2008.

The assumption is that Roosevelt Island escalators ES 413 and ES 416 are the additional escalators being taken off line. The MTA Press Office was not able to confirm this but it has to be as ES 411 and ES 414 were replaced already.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 23, 2008.

People who live in the 14th Congressional District - which encompasses the upper East Side, Roosevelt Island and parts of Queens - live an average of 4 1/2 years longer and earn an average of three times more than their counterparts in California's Twentieth District, around Fresno, which ranked lowest according to the Measure of America Report.

Published by New York Daily News on July 17, 2008.

The Roosevelt Island tram began operating in 1976. There are 20 other trams operating in the U.S. and Canada but the Roosevelt Island tram is the only aerial commuter tram in the country.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 17, 2008.

According to the flyers posted this morning around Roosevelt Island a 15 year old named Michelle Lopez has been missing since 12:32 am. If this is correct the flyers were posted within 8 hours of her disappearance. Calls into both PSD and the 114 Precinct NYPD have not yet determined if the girl has been found at this time.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 17, 2008.

This evening, at approximately 9:00 pm, a number of individuals walking past Trellis noticed that the lights were out which could only mean bad news. According to the posted DOH notice Trellis has again been closed, as of 5:42 pm this evening, for accumulating 48 violation points.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 15, 2008.

First off, I am not endorsing this nor am I trying to spark copy cats. This is not the NY Times building. But apparently this individual had the desire to attempt to scale the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 14, 2008.

The Roosevelt Island Bridge has never gotten any real respect from New York City. Sure it's very construction in the 1950's was a landmark event resulting in trolley cars being displaced off the larger Queensboro Bridge and an upside down elevator building was made obsolete.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 14, 2008.

The difference between a good event and a truy successful event is advertising. Attendance at the Goodwill event at Roosevelt Island's Lighthouse Park from all reports can only be characterized as light.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 14, 2008.

But since those halcyon days it had to deal with comments in recent years that it was simply the "Pink Bridge" by many of Roosevelt Island's children so I guess when it finally was given a canvas it was bound to show its true feelings, and even though it is finally undergoing a new paint job and will be given new decking among other upgrades, it simply was one perturbed bridge.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 14, 2008.

The Roosevelt Island Bridge has never gotten any real respect from New York City.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 14, 2008.

"It's unbelievable," screamed rabid fan Jacob Fleitman, 25, of Roosevelt Island, who slept in the park through the night to make sure that he got a spot up front.

Published by New York Post on July 13, 2008.

I have always been intrigued by e-Bay and everything that gets sold on it. The above Roosevelt Island Lighthouse miniature was available only to members of the Harbour Lights Collectors Society and was retired in 4/2002. For this edition 20,000 copies were produced.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 11, 2008.

For a long time I have thought Roosevelt Island a great place for bicyclists to visit. I am wondering whether residents and / or NYC DOT would think Roosevelt Island a good place to establish a bulkhead for the NYC bike sharing program? I figured the bike racks could be set up near the Tram station (close to the walkway that wraps around the North end of the Racquet Club) under the Queensboro Bridge.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 10, 2008.

As resident of Roosevelt Island who travels via our Trams almost daily I have to admit when I first started riding them I felt somewhat uneasy during the experience but over the years have grown accustomed to the ride and no longer have any fears.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 10, 2008.

I figured the bike racks could be set up near the Tram station (close to the walkway that wraps around the North end of the Racquet Club) under the Queensboro Bridge.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 10, 2008.

This Saturday at the entrance to Roosevelt Island's Lighthouse Park will be a recycling event co-sponsored by Good Will and the Council for the Environment of NYC.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 10, 2008.

Simply an amazing view of Southpoint Park with all the lights and boats waiting for the fireworks to begin.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 8, 2008.

My goal was to watch what worked and what might have worked better with an eye towards a possible evacuation of Roosevelt Island if an emergency or weather condition force such an evacuation.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 7, 2008.

Below are two videos posted on YouTube of the Macy's Annual July 4th Fireworks displays as seen from Roosevelt Island's Southpoint Park:

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 6, 2008.

It is being reported today on Gothamist that Starbucks will be closing 600 stores nationwide. It is unknown if the Roosevelt Island branch will be part of those closings.

Published by Roosevelt Island 360 on July 2, 2008.