TONIGHT: CB8 Sanitation and Environment Committee meeting at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Big Reuse will present and discuss the need for composting food scraps in our community, and its huge benefits on the environment.

cb8m.com/event/30431/

Have you visited the Sportspark Aquatics Center? We prioritize that most of our pool hours are dedicated to our members, drop-ins, & guests in the form of open swim, family swim, & adult lap swim. We offer learn-to-swim classes, water aerobics, & other programs. Hope to see you!

Happy 3-year anniversary to the Roosevelt Island Youth Center! 🎉🎉🎉
From after-school programs to 3v3 basketball tournaments, the Youth Center truly makes a difference in the lives of our youth. To many more years of empowerment, growth, and fun!

Trash belongs in its place — don’t leave a trace! Keep Roosevelt Island clean and beautiful by disposing of waste responsibly. Together, we can make a difference. 🚮

The Roosevelt Island Youth Center Participants enjoyed a fun afternoon in Sportspark! If you want to partake in YC fun, register for the RIYC Summer Program: rioc.ny.gov/MyAccount/?fro…

Join us in celebrating International Jazz Day! 🎷 International Jazz Day highlights jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies and rhythms of jazz as talented musicians take the stage.

Happy World Book Day! Are you a hardcover, softcover, or digital book reader?

Registration is now open for the Roosevelt Island Youth Center’s 2024 Summer Program! The program is free for all Roosevelt Island residents ages 7-18. Registration will end on May 15th. Visit  rioc.ny.gov/MyAccount/?fro… to sign up online!

As Passover begins, RIOC wishes everyone celebrating a joyous and peaceful holiday. Chag Sameach!

🌍 Today is Earth Day. This month, we’ve been raising awareness about the harmful impacts of littering and inspire positive change.
By leading by example and inspiring others, we can create a ripple effect that extends far beyond Earth Day.
#EarthDay #EarthMonth

Congrats to the ♻️GREEN💚 team for winning the first annual Earthlove Day scavenger hunt! Thank you to the Roosevelt Island Youth Center for hosting an amazing event.

◦EarthLove Day is happening now! Join us on Meditation Lawn for some fun💚🌎

Read the April 2024 RIOC Newsletter!
Get to know CB 8 Roosevelt Island Committee Chair @paulkrikler 🚲🛴🦽🚠🚂 & Island OM founder Jax Schott.
Hard copies: RI Older Adult Center (546 Main St), PSD (546 Main St), PS/IS 217 (645 Main St), & RIPL (504 Main St).
rioc.ny.gov/DocumentCenter…

True! Partners & 330+ vols planted the Manhattan Healing Forest together! TY Forest for All NYC for posting this The New Republic write up. TY SUGi Lenape Center Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation + compost from Big Reuse + wood chips from Greenwood Cemetery for making a #nycpocketforest

Volunteers are paramount to the success of our urban forest! Congrats again to @idig2learn and many others for planting a new mini-forest on Roosevelt Island!
newrepublic.com/article/180642…

Through 4PM, the RI Older Adult Center and Northwell Health are hosting free health screening services at the Center, 546 Main St. No appt. or insurance needed! Call 212-980-188 for info. CarterBurdenNetwork #screening