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Anyone know what happened to Graduate? (the hotel in RI)
Hi, I remember there was a hotel with a nice rooftop near the Tram / Cornell Tech. I think it was called "Graduate" if my memory serves me right. I was searching for a hotel but it doesn't show up on Google Map. Do you know what's going on? Are they permanently closed?
Anyone living in the Octagon? I'm curious about the Octagon life
Hi, When I was moving to the island, I was debating between 430 Main and the Octagon (the condo located in the northern part of the island). It was more spacious but not too expensive in comparison with the condos near the subway station. How's life there? Is it too tiring to take the red bus after coming back from manhattan?
Photography show “Divine Theories” – Opening Nov 7 at RIVAA Gallery, Roosevelt Island 📸
Hey NYC art lovers! I wanted to share a local photography show opening this weekend — “Divine Theories” by Aeh Jay Hollenbeck, hosted at RIVAA Gallery on Roosevelt Island. The series explores the quiet power and mystery of natural landscapes — an invitation to pause and reconnect with beauty beyond the city noise. 📍 RIVAA Gallery – 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island 🗓️ Opening Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025 | 6–9 PM 🖼️ Gallery Hours: Sat, Nov 8 | 11 AM–5 PM Sun, Nov 9 | 11 AM–5 PM Free entry, open to the public. If you enjoy photography, nature, or local art shows, definitely stop by — Roosevelt Island is an easy subway or tram ride from Manhattan. 🔗 Divine Theories - A photography exhibition by Aeh Jay Hollenbeck https://www.eventbrite.com/e/divine-theories-a-photography-exhibition-by-aeh-jay-hollenbeck-tickets-1937345094329?aff=ebdsshwebmobile&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa  
Tram slowing
Next RIOC community meeting is November 3. If any of you on this SR care about the TRAM slowing down and running less frequently AND OR the new schedule that is posted at the tram station-please sign up to speak at their open mic before the meeting. https://rioc.ny.gov/FormCenter/Meetings-4/Speakup-43 And if you don’t receive them already and live here on the isle of ro you can also sign up for their updates on their homepage linked on this post. @rooseveltislander IG account did a good job summarizing. Happy weekend. Good luck getting off the island 🏝️ if u need to!🤪 PS I don’t work at either I just really hope people turn out to complain about this.