For 40 years, you’ve been able to enjoy a priceless view of Manhattan’s eastern coast from up in the air. The Roosevelt Island tram opened on May 17, 1976, helping supplement the commut… ...

NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan ...

The East River Skyway project hopes to build sky-trams similar to the Roosevelt Island Tramway A bold new proposal hopes to slash commute times by connecting Manhattan and the boroughs via ...

Roosevelt Island, known as Welfare Island from 1921 to 1973, and before that Blackwell’s Island, is a narrow island in the East River of New York City. It lies between the island of Manhattan to its ...

The narrow islet nestled in the East River has housed Native Americans, farmers and mental patients over the course of its colorful history. Today, Roosevelt Island is opening its doors to young ...

Roosevelt Island — an enclave in New York City’s East River floating between Manhattan and Queens — has just seen its most expensive residential sale in history, The Post has learned. At the ...