Tram jam: Roosevelt Island locals fight for priority as tourists take over
Residents are calling for priority access to the Roosevelt Island Tram, as viral fame turns their lifeline into a tourist attraction.
Mystery car blaring animal noises on Roosevelt Island
Residents on Roosevelt Island say a mystery black muscle car has been driving around their neighborhoods, blaring animal sounds at full volume.
Earthquake in NYC reported, linked to Roosevelt Island 'explosion' reports
An earthquake was reported in New York City and may have prompted reports of an explosion on Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens.
Residents push to save hundreds of trees on Roosevelt Island
Plans to renovate the southern portion of Roosevelt Island are being resisted by local activists who say that the plan would mean tearing down hundreds of trees and destroying the home of a great deal of wildlife.
Residents, activists push to save trees on Roosevelt Island
Plans to renovate the southern portion of Roosevelt Island are being resisted by local activists who say that the plan would mean tearing down hundreds of trees and destroying the home of a great deal of wildlife.
NYC Ferry launches Astoria service
The first NYC Ferry boat left from Astoria at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. While on the maiden voyage, we saw the city from a whole new perspective. The 45-minute trip started from the floating terminal in Hallets Cove at 3-10 Astoria Boulevard to Pier 11 on Wall Street and made three stops along the way -- Roosevelt Island, Long Island City and East 34th Street.