Source: Roosevelt Islander - May 7, 2012

At least 50 off-Island visitors attended the Roosevelt Island Historical Society's session of Jane's Walk. Prompted by an extensive mention in The New York Times, they sought an insider's view of the community, institutions and history of the Island.

Grouping themselves by interests, visitors assembled to listen and learn about Southpoint Park, Tram Plaza, Main Street and Lighthouse Park.

Informal discussions about the residential buildings, the history of the 19th and 20th Century social service institutions, the architecture and the community organizations that knit residents together ensued for 90-minutes. The walks were led by Judith Berdy, President of the Roosevelt Island Historical Society, Deborah Dorff, Janet Falk and Francine Lange.

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Source: NYTimes.com - May 8, 2012 - By Robin Pogrebin

After a competition that included some of the world’s most prominent architects, Thom Mayne of the firm Morphosis has been selected to design the first academic building for Cornell University’s high-tech graduate school campus on Roosevelt Island in New York City.

Source: New York Magazine - May 9, 2012 By: Justin Davidson

In case Cornell’s plan to build a high-tech research center on Roosevelt Island left any doubt about the rural university’s urban ambitions, the selection of Thom Mayne and his Los Angeles–based firm Morphosis to design the campus’ anchor building makes it clear that the school’s thinking is bold as well as big.

Source: NYTimes.com - May 11, 2012 - Joyce Cohen 

Where do Roosevelt Islander's shop?

Not on Roosevelt Island — at least, not if they can help it. Residents do just 12 percent of their shopping on the island, according to a survey by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation two-and-a-half years ago.