In this issue:

Community Cultural Center

Island Construction
Special Events

to groups that use the facility. If your group

or organization is in need of meeting, storage,
or other activity space, we invite you to
contact us at Permitting@rioc.ny.gov or by
calling 212-832-4563. We would be pleased
to hear your input.

Island Fitness Programs

Thursday, March 5, 2015

The past several weeks have

brought extreme
temperatures to Roosevelt
Island, accompanied by
snow, ice, and other issues
caused by the freezing cold.
RIOCs Grounds and Maintenance crew has
been kept busy; working to keep the streets
and walkways clear and to make sure that the
Island is as safe and accessible as possible. To
see past advisories issued regarding extreme
weather, service disruptions, or to change
your electronic alert subscriptions, please visit
http://rioc.ny.gov/advisorybody.htm.

Island Construction
Despite the chilly
temperatures, construction
projects on Roosevelt Island
remain active through the
winter weather.
On the south end of the Island, the Cornell
Techs campus construction project has
continued to move forward.

Community Cultural Center

In preparation for the reopening of the
Cultural Center at 548 Main Street, we are
reaching out to local groups who may be
interested in permitting the space in order to
assess the needs of the community. In
addition to meeting spaces, the Cultural
Center will also have limited storage available

Photo: Cornell Tech,

http://futurecornelltechcampus.tumblr.com/

Due to utility work related to the project, the

North Road a loop road that circles
underneath the Queensboro Bridge, around

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the Roosevelt Island Racquet Club and
Sportspark facilities has been closed
periodically. These temporary closures
sometimes require a re-routing of the Q102
and Red Bus lines and can result in the
Roosevelt Island Tram Station bus stop being
moved across the East-West roadway,
opposite the Visitors Kiosk. For the latest
information on traffic disruptions, road
closures, and other construction updates, you
may sign up for RIOC Advisories, Roosevelt
Islands community and emergency electronic
alert system. For more information, please
visit http://rioc.ny.gov/advisorybody.htm.

Special Events

4/10

Motorgate Gallery Opening

5/30

Bike New York Spring Kickoff Party

6/13

Roosevelt Island Day

6/27

Outdoor Summer Movie #1

7/4

Independence Day Event

7/11

Outdoor Summer Movie #2

7/25

Outdoor Summer Movie #3

8/7

Outdoor Summer Movie #4

8/8

Outdoor Summer Movie #5

8/22

Outdoor Summer Movie #6

10/3

Fall for Arts Festival

10/24

Halloween Parade

12/2

Tree Lighting Ceremony

*dates subject to change

Island Fitness Programs

Every year, RIOC sponsors a series of free, onIsland community events. These events are a
wonderful opportunity for local groups and
businesses to get involved, volunteer, and get
exposure to the greater Roosevelt Island
community. A list of events and event dates*
is included in this publication. If you are
interested in volunteer or sponsorship
opportunities, or if you have an idea that
youd like to see brought to life at one of
these events, please contact Anna Rankin, our
Communications and Event Coordinator, at
anna.rankin@rioc.ny.gov.

Although the cold may be discouraging for

those who wish to exercise, the Sportspark
Gym & Pool facilities (250 Main Street) are
available year-round. Current offerings
include yoga, Zumba, open swim, basketball
and ping-pong, Mommy & Me water safety
classes, Master Swim classes, and more.
Classes and pool memberships are available
for all ages, and are offered at a lower rate for
Roosevelt Island residents. For more
information on any of these programs, or if
you have any questions, you may visit our
website at rioc.recdesk.com, email us at
Information@rioc.ny.gov, or call the facility at
212-832-4569.