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Wild turkey that roosts in Manhattan harassed by stone-throwing kids as some say the city's no place for their feathered friend
A wild turkey spotted all over the Big Apple has left the bustle of Midtown Manhattan for the relative quiet of Roosevelt Island – only to face stone-throwing hooligans and...
Mystery muscle car blares animal sounds in NYC neighborhood, leaving locals confused -- and annoyed
Roosevelt Island residents are having a cow over an elusive muscle car that's been blaring annoying animal sounds across the neighborhood at all hours of the day.
NYC's first-ever 'mini forest' coming to Roosevelt Island this spring
The forest will be carefully constructed using the Miyawaki Method, named for the famed Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, which has become immensely popular for creating lasting ecosystems in urban environments...
The Bronx is up and the Battery's an Aries — what zodiac sign is your NYC neighborhood?
Of course Times Square's a Leo — what else?
One of the first families to live on Roosevelt Island sells 47-year home for a record price
A $2.09 million sale at the Rivercross co-op marks more than just a new superlative for Roosevelt Island, it's also one family passing its legacy to another.
Explosions, shaking on Roosevelt Island caused by Queens earthquake: officials
Authorities reported the 1.7 magnitude quake hitting under Astoria, Queens, a little before 6 a.m.
Wi-Fi disruptions blamed for 'scary' Roosevelt Island Tram swaying
Operators have given an explanation for the motion terrifying commuters.
Roosevelt Island tram terrifies commuters with wild swinging moments
"A lot of people, probably like a third of the people in the car, fell over," says one commuter.
Theater of War, a veteran-healing performance, is coming to NYC
A profound event that connects closer to veterans who may be struggling with life at home is coming to Roosevelt Island on Wednesday evening.
History is a lot more complicated than City Council's statue-haters can admit
New York's City Council, having already removed the statue of Thomas Jefferson from City Hall, now wants to take down all statuary of George Washington and Christopher Columbus.
Moment NYPD cops fatally shoot knife-wielding Roosevelt Island man seen in disturbing bodycam footage
The 21-year-old assailant tried to corner three cops inside the elevator and showed no signs of stopping when they displayed their weapons.
OMNY finally coming to Roosevelt Island Tram, JFK still months away: MTA
Straphangers will now be able to tap their credit card and pay the fare for the Roosevelt Island Tram using the new OMNY system.
Family of 21-year-old killed by police in NYC 'not OK' following death: dad
The father of a 21-year-old man who was shot and killed by police as he swung a knife at them on Roosevelt Island over the weekend said his family was...
Knife-wielding man shot dead by NYPD cops on Roosevelt Island
A man armed with a knife was shot by police on Roosevelt Island early overnight Saturday, according to police sources.
Migrants forced to walk to welcome center after NYC slashes bus service
Asylum advocates on the ground told The Post that the city moved to halt migrant transport services to the Roosevelt Hotel migrant welcome center over the Fourth of July holiday.
14-year-old NYC boy arrested for kicking man in hate crime attack: cops
The trio approached the 35-year-old victim around 7 p.m. in the rear of an apartment complex on Main Street in Roosevelt Island, where the young assailant booted him in the...
NYC visitor's center goes to war with hot-dog vendor: 'Why do you have to put it right in my face?'
Roosevelt Island isn't big enough for the two of them.
Man rescued as boat sinks off Roosevelt Island
The vessel slowly went down around 7:15 a.m..
First hotel to open on NYC island with infamous Lunatic Asylum history
From historic hospitals to hospitality.
Meet the history buffs who live in NYC's most notorious asylum
Roosevelt Island space was the subject of Nellie Bly’s muckraking exposé “Inside the Madhouse,”