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NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Roosevelt Island's Petal Protectors keep cherry blossoms in the pink

Roosevelt Island is a prime location for cherry blossoms, attracting global visitors and requiring protection from damage during peak bloom.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Rusted trucks on Roosevelt Island signal a rushed demolition residents are fighting | amNewYork

Residents of Roosevelt Island are rallying against the demolition of the old steam plant, advocating for its adaptive reuse instead.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
5 months 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
5 months 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
10 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
10 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.
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NYC politics
fromGothamist
10 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
11 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
1 year 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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