News & Events
Stay up to date with the latest news and events happening on Roosevelt Island.
Tomorrow (1/25): Sportspark Closed, Expect Travel Delays
Dear Roosevelt Island Community, Due to the incoming winter storm, Sportspark will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, January 25. Red Bus, Tram, and Ferry service will operate on their normal weekend schedules. Please allocate extra time for travel and expect possible service delays. Residents are encouraged to limit non-essential travel during the storm, if possible, and to use caution when traveling. Thank you and stay safe. -Team RIOC
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Winter Storm Watch: Snow Parking Restrictions on Main Street Beginning Saturday @7pm
Dear Roosevelt Island Community: According to the National Weather Service, there is currently a Winter Storm Watch for our area from 8:00 AM Sunday, January 25, through 1:00 PM Monday, January 26. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches are currently expected, with wind gusts of up to 35 mph possible. Snow, sleet, and rain are expected. These conditions may cause significant travel difficulties. Please use mass transit if possible. Due to the winter storm, there will be No Parking from 501 to 645 Main Street beginning Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM through Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM. During this time, free parking will be available for Roosevelt Island residents only, with valid identification, at the Motorgate Parking Garage on a first-come, first-served basis. Motorists are advised they cannot park on the Motorgate roof or in reserve spaces. Any vehicle utilizing free snow parking must be removed from Motorgate by Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM, or it will be subject to pay the normal Motorgate day rate. Vehicles displaying disabled parking placards may begin parking under the helix as of Saturday at 12:00 PM and must be moved by Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM, or they will be summoned and towed. RIOC is closely monitoring the situation and will provide follow-up advisories regarding storm impacts to transportation, island closures, and any additional storm preparations. For weather information, please visit www.weather.gov/okx. If you have an emergency, please call PSD at 212-832-4545 or dial 911. Thank you. -Team RIOC
Friday, January 23, 2026
Farmers Market OPEN Tomorrow 1/24
Please be advised that the Roosevelt Island Farmers Market will be open tomorrow (1/24) as scheduled in its winter location under the helix. Thank you.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Beginning 1/28: One Elevator in Motorgate Out of Service for Upgrade Work
Dear Roosevelt Island Community: Please be advised that beginning Wednesday, January 28, one elevator in Motorgate’s south elevator bay will be taken offline to accommodate upgrades to the elevator control system. The elevator taken out of service is expected to remain offline for approximately five weeks. While this work takes place, the other elevator in the south bay will remain in service. Upon completion of this work, RIOC will schedule similar upgrades for the second elevator. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these necessary improvements. — RIOC Capital Projects & Planning
Thursday, January 22, 2026
RIRA Winter Preparedness Webinar Tonight 8-9PM
Tonight, January 22, from 8-9 PM the Roosevelt Island Residents Association will be presenting a preparedness webinar on Surviving Extreme Cold. Frank Farance, President of the Roosevelt Island Residents Association, advises: Have you checked the weather? The next week will be very cold in the low teens, brrrr! Just like the summer with extreme heat, tonight we have an important emergency preparedness presentation where you'll learn important tips on coping with the bitterly cold weather. Frank Farance, RIRA President, is presenting. This is a family friendly webinar, children are invited to participate with their parents or caregivers. Zoom Link: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2FRIRACEC2023&data=05%7C02%7CBryant.Daniels%40rioc.ny.gov%7Cc482f55737f1489018c308de59c2ba4d%7Cf46cb8ea79004d108ceb80e8c1c81ee7%7C0%7C0%7C639046890047839427%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zQGoFSyBgqyrcYJKWYXf3aAkAYr6gWQFiPffl1BfOis%3D&reserved=0 Time: January 22, 8-9 PM
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Reminder: RIOC Board Meeting Thursday (1/22) @5:30PM in Good Shepherd Chapel
Please be advised that a meeting of the RIOC Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Community Center, 543 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York 10044. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes 1. December 4, 2025 Board Meeting (Board Action Required) IV. Old Business V. New Business 1. Authorization to Enter into Contract with New Flyer Industries Limited for the Purchase of a Hybrid Bus Model XDE40 (Board Action Required) 2. Approval of the Revised RIOC Investment Guidelines (Board Action Required) 3. Approval of the Revised RIOC Procurement Lobbying Contacts Guidelines (Board Action Required – Materials to Follow) 4. Approval of the Revised RIOC Senior Management Policies and Rules (Board Action Required) VI. President’s Report VII. Committee Reports a. Audit Committee b. Governance Committee c. Real Estate Development Advisory Committee d. Operations Advisory Committee VIII. Public Safety Report IX. Chair’s Motion for Executive Session to Discuss: a. the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property b. proposed, pending or current litigation X. Adjournment The Open Meetings Law of the State of New York requires that all public bodies conduct meetings, convened for the purpose of officially conducting public business, in a manner open to attendance by the general public to observe and listen. Pursuant to Public Officers Law § 103-A, it is anticipated that certain Board members will attend the meeting via videoconference. The link to a webcast will be posted on RIOC’s website by 12:00 pm on, Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
NYC DOT - Roosevelt Island Bridge Testing -Wednesday 1/28
The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) will be conducting monthly test openings of the Roosevelt Island Bridge on Wed 1/28 from 10 AM – 2 PM. Test openings take approximately 8 – 12 minutes and will impact traffic. Testing requires a complete closure of the bridge to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic during lifts. We thank you for your patience during this routine testing.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026