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New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

The only hotel on NYC's Roosevelt Island appears to be closing

Hilton's Graduate Hotel on Roosevelt Island, plus its Panorama Room and Anything At All restaurant, is closing on November 24, prompting sudden guest cancellations.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

1 dead, 3 firefighters injured in Roosevelt Island fire, FDNY says

A civilian was killed and three firefighters were injured in a Roosevelt Island fire; fire marshals are investigating.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
5 months ago

NYC's most colorful pool deck is back for summer

Meri Karapetyan's mural at the Manhattan Park Pool Deck enhances the vibrant summer experience and invites connection with nature.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Tourists on the Tram? Roosevelt Islanders Are Fed Up.

Roosevelt Island residents are advocating for priority boarding on the tram to alleviate long wait times exacerbated by tourists.
#missing-person
fromGothamist
5 months ago
NYC politics

NYPD finds missing teen's body a week after her disappearance in East River

A teenage girl, Graceline Ilogene, was found deceased after going missing in the East River.
The cause of death is pending determination by the medical examiner.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
NYC parents

Search underway for 15-year-old girl who plunged into East River on Roosevelt Island: police

A 15-year-old girl is missing after reportedly falling into the East River while trying to retrieve her dropped phone.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 months ago

NYPD finds missing teen's body a week after her disappearance in East River

A teenage girl, Graceline Ilogene, was found deceased after going missing in the East River.
The cause of death is pending determination by the medical examiner.
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Roosevelt Island Tram exec defends paying PR firm $170K in taxpayer cash to launch anti-tourist smear campaign

ROIC executives hired a PR firm to counter negative press, blaming tourists for tram issues, highlighting their struggle to attract talent amidst bad reputation.
NYC startup
fromConde Nast Traveler
7 months ago

Roosevelt Island's Micro-Forest Is Bringing a Quiet Space for New Yorkers

The Manhattan Healing Forest provides a rare calm and natural space in the bustling environment of New York City.
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