Sunday-Monday, September 28-29, 2025 – More dining and shopping on 36th Avenue

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MONDAY, SEPT. 29th,  6:30- P.M.
NYPL BRANCH

Bobbie, Alex and Niko, a three generation family

“GENERATIONAL PERSPECTIVES”
Program at the RI NYPL, Monday, Sep. 29th, 6:30 p.m.

CELEBRATING OUR ISLAND AT 50 YEARS

How long have you lived on Roosevelt Island?

How many generations of your family have the Island their homes?

Our island has been home to many generations of families.  It is easy to name so many families whose parents, grandparents arrived here in the 1970’s and 1980’s and now their families are raising kids, grand kids and even great grand-children.

Why is this so common?

What is it like to have all the generations near?

Join us for this discussion with our multi-families.

This program is sponsored by the
ROOSEVELT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY.

This program is free and open to all.

PLACES TO EXPLORE

ON 36th AVENUE

Sunday & Monday, September  28 & 29, 2025

JUDITH BERDY

Issue # 1542

Crossing 31st Street to the east side to see what 
busineses and dining spots were available.  There is a great selection of small, local, ethic restaurants here.

A petit space with Tibetan and Himalayan specialties, lots of great review online

Psari Seafood, beautifully designed seafood restaurant

Behind to fabric, an intimate Ramen spot

‘We could’ve just gotten 1 Arepa since they’re huge and stuffed to the brim. Probably one of the only places left in Astoria you can get some delicious arepas!’  I agree wth this review. All you need is one of their wonderful arepas, delicious.  Friendly staff and is has been here 18 years. A great find.

Need some tacos? Try this charming spot.

A SWIM LESSON, A EV CHARGING STATION, A  GREAT FLORIST

You can bring your future olympians here to learn the basics.

A neat idea, a charging lot, looks great and powers up the neighborhood.

Watching arrangements coming to life at Flowers buy Lunelly. We love their work!

Your Seat Awaits at the RIJC

YOM KIPPUR SERVICES 
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1   KOL NIDRE 
THURSDAY,      OCTOBER 2       SERVICES
www.rijc.org

Credits

Judith Berdy

Editorial
I love to support Roosevelt Island and our businesses. I also love to go to Astoria, an old fashioned neighborhood in transition. For years there were empty spaces and not many businesses that  invited  shoppers.  The area has changed into a Ethinc Mecca of dining spots.

It is fun to walk and discover everything from an Irish Bar to a Nepali restaurant.

All aboard the Q102!

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