NEW YORK (PIX11) – When it comes to the Roosevelt Island tram, it’s a battle of the tourists versus the local residents. And to some residents, the tourists are winning. To many, it’s one of the ...

Join us as we explore Roosevelt Island, a hidden gem in NYC, alongside a long-time resident. Discover the unique aspects and ...

Earlier this month, campaign signs on the North Shore were found with a smattering of red handprints in an act of vandalism.

Roosevelt Island officials launched a smear campaign to blame tourists — and not mismanagement — for repeated problems with the island’s famed Tramway, a scathing state report reveals. Well-paid ...

Key Highlight: The Wildlife Freedom Foundation runs a sanctuary for the island's feral felines; look out for cats roaming near the former Smallpox Hospital. This 2-mile-long island – only 800 feet ...

Looking down over the East River from the Roosevelt Island tramway, I watch the New York City skyline shrink in the distance, its whooping sirens and rattling subway cars slowly fading away. The ...

Fed-up Roosevelt Islanders want “priority boarding” for residents who are routinely forced to wait in line with hordes of selfie-obsessed tourists who’ve turned the transportation system into a ...