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The Annual EMI conference will be held at the Bloomberg Center, Cornell Tech Campus on Roosevelt Island.

Nestled between Manhattan and Queens on New York’s Roosevelt Island, a new approach to building design has come to life.

The Bloomberg Center is the first academic building on the Cornell Tech campus named in honor of Emma and Georgina Bloomberg, after former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s daughters.

We have compiled some useful tips to get to and around Roosevelt Island, click here to download the tips.

How do I get to and from Roosevelt Island?

Subway is the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to get to Roosevelt Island.

  • Take the F train to the “Roosevelt Island” stop.
  • The current one-way fare is $2.75. An Unlimited Ride MetroCard is $121.00 for 30 Days and $32.00 for 7 Days. Single ride tickets are $3.00.

The Tram is a fun way to travel to Roosevelt Island from Manhattan.

  • Take the Tramway Car at 59th Street & Second Avenue Station (travel time is 4-5 minutes). Exit at Tramway Station on Roosevelt Island.
  • The current one-way fare is $2.75. An Unlimited Ride MetroCard is $121.00 for 30 Days and $32.00 for 7 Days. Single ride tickets are $3.00.
  • Click here to view a copy of the Tram Schedule (pg 1)

The Astoria route of the NYC Ferry offers a great new transportation option for commuters.

  • The current one-way fare is $2.75. A 30-Day pass is $121.00.
  • The route will connect Roosevelt Island to Astoria, Long Island City, Midtown East, and Wall Street.

The Red Bus operates in and around Roosevelt Island and is FREE to ride.

Q102 MTA Bus (Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, Astoria, Queens) is another option within the Island and from other boroughs.

Driving is another way to and around Roosevelt Island. You can find Parking at the Motorgate Garage located on 688 Main Street, Roosevelt Island.

The Island is 2 miles in length, so walking is a great option for getting around the Island.