Thursday, October 16, 2025 – HISTORIC MAPS AND PHOTOS NOW ON VIEW AT TRAM LAWN/KIOSK

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 “RI 50” Exhibit Unveiling Ceremony
at Tram Plaza

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of residents moving to the island, RIOC has partnered with the Roosevelt Island Historical Society to create “RI 50,” a special history panel exhibit at the Tram Plaza. The exhibit consists of two large maps—one of the island in 2025 and one from its original land survey in 1969—and two info graphic panels that detail how the island has developed over the past 5+ decades. The panels tell the story of the island’s rich history, walking visitors back in time to understand how the one-time “Welfare Island” became a serene home to more than 12,000 New Yorkers today.

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Issue # 1555
Bryant Daniels-RIOC
Judith Berdy-RIHS

DYLAN BROWN, BJ JONES AND JUDITH BERDY AT THE CEREMONY REVEALING THE MAPS AND PHOTO PANELS.  THANKS TO WONDERFUL COOPERATION WITH RIOC,THIS PROJECT CAME OUT BETTER THAN EVER ANTICIPATED.  THIS IS A TRIBUITE TO MUTUAL COOPERATION.  THANKS TO ALL WHO WORKED TO MAKE THIS A RED LETTER DAY!

The two panels show photos of  Welfare Island in 1969 and Roosevelt Island in 2025.

RIHS/NYPL  ROOSEVELT ISLAND AT 50 PROGRAM 

NYPL RI Branch
Monday, October 20th
6:30 P.M.
THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
&
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
 
“ROOSEVELT ISLAND AT 50”
 
Our next program in our 50th anniversary series presents:
Non-Profit Island Discussion with
Howard Axel and Christina Delfico.

Howard Axel, the CEO of Four Freedoms Park Conservancy responsible for maintaining and operating FDR Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island, NY.
Axel is  a nonprofit executive committed to bringing the best of business practices to sustainable social impact efforts in the United States. Axel has 13+ years of experience in fundraising, creating and stewarding strategic partnerships, executing marketing and social media-driven crowdsourcing opportunities for non-profits and entertainment brands.
 
 
In 2012, Christina Delfico founded iDig2Learn because she recognized the need for a local organization that would connect city children and their families with nature.
​Leveraging her expertise as an Emmy-nominated children’s media producer, she saw the chance to disconnect children from their screens and get them outside.
​Developing and facilitating enriching opportunities soon expanded to include spotlighting smart waste reduction practices to support a healthy environment.
​Today, iDig2Learn creates experiences for all ages and abilities.

Our limited edition holiday card is available at a special early shopper price of 2 cards for $5-
While supplies last!

PHOTO OF THE DAY

(NISI IS BACK WITH A CUSTOMER FRIENDLY MENU)
SALT SHAKERS HAVE RETURNED

Credits

RIHS

All image are copyrighted (c) Roosevelt Island Historical Society unless otherwise indicated
THIS PUBLICATION FUNDED BY DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER JULIE MENIN & ROOSEVELT ISLAND OPERATING CORPORATION PUBLIC PURPOSE FUNDS.

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