Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation

Tucked away in the East River, Roosevelt Island is nestled between Long Island City and Manhattan.

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Join the Roosevelt Island Historical Society on 6/8 for a lecture on Stacy Horn’s book discussing the impact of the subprime mortgage scandal of the 1970s and how white-collar crime impacted the Brooklyn neighborhood of East New York. Open to all ages, no registration required

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New Yorkers are being asked to weigh in on what should be done with the original 50-year-old Roosevelt Island Tramway cars. @KristieKNews reports. https://t.co/H94ZNdP6Ts

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This morning, RIOC raised the Pride flag in front of Blackwell House to open Pride Month on Roosevelt Island. Thank you to the residents, staff, and members of our LGBTQIA+ community who joined us in celebration of inclusivity, tolerance, and love. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Watch Video Of The Tramiversary Celebrating 50th Anniversary Of Roosevelt Island Tram. Over 85 Million Tram Riders So Far, What Are Your Favorite Memories Of Riding The Tram? https://t.co/4uvhWraWJf

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Thanks as well to the representatives from the offices of Congressman Jerry Nadler, Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright, and Governor Kathy Hochul. We were honored you joined us today.

Got ideas for the original cabins under the Helix? Share them at https://t.co/af4t1matAc

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Thank you for joining RIOC, @Leitner_Poma, and RIHS in celebrating the 50th Tramiversary today!

50 years ago, 2 red cabins lifted off over the East River for the first time. Today, we celebrated them with our warm community (and cake too). Thanks to everyone who joined us!

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Join RIOC and members of the Roosevelt Island LGBTQIA+ community for the annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony as we kick off Pride Month on Roosevelt Island!
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Blackwell House, 500 Main Street

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This Memorial Day, RIOC remembers and honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

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Roosevelt Island Day is coming up and the @CBurdenNetwork is once again teaming up with @LizKrueger to host a special electronics recycling drop-off site for island residents! Drop off your working and non-working electronics between 10am-2pm at the center (540/546 Main St way).

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Please be advised that in observance of Memorial Day, Sportspark will be closed on Monday, May 25th.

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Happy 50th Tram-iversary to the Roosevelt Island Tram!

For 50 years, the tram has been traversing the East River between Roosevelt Island and the Upper East Side, departing and arriving from Tramway Plaza right in our own backyard!

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Food Stories Exhibition At Roosevelt Island Coler Hospital. Stories Of Family Kitchens, Backyard Gardens, Crowded Dinner Tables, And Celebration, Revealing How Deeply Food Carries Identity, Love, And Connection Across Generations. https://t.co/HLeiiUAtYV

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Roosevelt Island Day is almost here! Join RIOC on Saturday, June 6th at Firefighters Field for a day of summer fun. Enjoy games, inflatables, kids activities, food, music, community booths, giveaways, and more.
📅 Sat, June 6 (Rain Date: June 7th)
🕚 11am-PM
📍 Firefighters Field

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For more than a decade, two original Roosevelt Island Tram cabins have sat beneath the Helix, forgotten and falling apart.
As we mark 50 years, we want to change that — and we want your ideas. Public art? A community space? Something else?
Let us know: https://t.co/LOj7pwwCsg

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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt Island Tram first opening! Join RIOC, Leitner-POMA, and RIHS in celebrating the Tram’s 50th Anniversary with a special event at the Tramway Plaza.

📅 Thursday, May 29th
📍Roosevelt Island Tram Plaza
🕒3:00PM

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RIOC wants to hear from you! Send RIOC your tips, concerns, questions, comments, and compliments. Visit the RIOC website at https://t.co/LIS3i4LIQ0 or go directly to https://t.co/2QtB2Ixwnu.

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Happy Mother's Day from RIOC! Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, and parental figures who make our Roosevelt Island community so special. Wishing you a day filled with love and appreciation.

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The RIOC team will be joined by members of the Roosevelt Island LGBTQIA+ community to raise the Pride flag in celebration of island inclusivity and tolerance. The Pride flag raising ceremony is free and open to all members of the community. We hope to see you there!

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To mark Pride Month, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation will be hosting a special flag raising ceremony on Monday, June 1st at 11AM in front of Blackwell House (500 Main Street).