Thursday, January 25, 2024 – AN OPEN CONVERSATION IN BLACKWELL HOUSE

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

THURSDAY,  JANUARY 25, 2024

RIHS MEMBERS

MEET WITH RIOC STAFF

ISSUE#  1170

Last night, RIOC CFO Dhruvika Patel Amin and Deputy General Counsel Gerrald Ellis joined @roosevelt_island_history for their monthly meeting hosted at #BlackwellHouse. The RIOC interim leadership team introduced themselves to RIHS members and discussed a wide array of topics specific to the island. Thanks to RIHS President Judy Berdy for the invite!

Last night Gerrald Ellis and Dhruvika Patel Amin met with the RIHS board members and guests. We had expected a quick introduction, but a wonderful surprise both stayed for our 90 minute meeting and were involved and interested in our island groups.

We had general conversation and had of some of the obstacles facing the island operations. Our concerns were noted and we did not blast them with “tram” questions. They are interested in our community and how we have been left out of participation in plans, such as restoration of Blackwell Park.

Our board members represents to many careers including: architecture, engineering, records management, publishing, senior center, historic preservation scholars, travel and tourism. arts, and tech industries.

One result of this meeting is that this RIOC is finally interested in the people and talents of the island residents and should be involved as participants not ignored.

This must be continued and the old days are gone and new ideas are welcome and pursued.

We hope that this is the beginning of discussions with many island groups to unify our relationship amongst all of us and RIOC.

Judith Berdy

TAKE A LOOK OF WHAT EXISTED ON THE ISLAND IN 1936
WE ARE RUNNIN LATE TONIGHT. WE WILL DESCRIBE THE BUILDINGS ON THIS MAP LATER  THIS WEEK.

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