Filed under: Roosevelt Island Meanwhile on Roosevelt Island By Lockhart Steele Aug 15, 2008, 5:10pm EDT "On Saturday, August 16, TWO Barbeque pits will be reserved for a special event from 8am to 8pm. All other pits will be available for normal 'first come, first serve.' We apologize for any inconvenience." [RIslander] More From Curbed NY Curbed Is Moving to New York Magazine We Unearthed the 68 Best Rent Deals in NYC Right Now Landlords Lose Fight Against Rent Protections, Hotel Chelsea’s Latest Tenant Battle, and Other News City Hall Park Is Still Under Lockdown, the MTA Has a Man Cave, and Other News The Cheapest, Nicest Apartments for Sale in the West Village Bill de Blasio’s Plan to Close Rikers Is Crumbling