A Letter To Roosevelt Island On New Year’s
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Standing at the Edge of Another Year Hello, neighbors.We stand together at the quiet edge of the calendar once again, looking back at everything this year carried and looking forward to what has not…
A Letter to Roosevelt Island on the Last Day of the Year
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Dear Roosevelt Island, As the final morning of the year arrives, we wake up to a familiar quiet. The river keeps moving, the paths feel softer under winter light, and for a moment, it…
Zohran Mamdani’s Historic Inauguration: What New Yorkers Need to Know
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello, friends! As we turn the calendar to 2026, New York City is about to welcome a historic new leader. Zohran Mamdani, the city’s mayor‑elect, is preparing for his swearing‑in, and excitement is building…
Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in NYC: Fun Spots for Our Undecided Neighbors
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, if you’re still weighing your options for ringing in the new year, you’re in good company. New York City offers more celebrations than any of us could possibly fit into one night, and…
Holiday Cheer Isn’t Over Yet: Things to Do in NYC After Christmas
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Keeping the Holiday Glow Alive Hello, neighbors. Just because Christmas passes does not mean the magic has to disappear with the wrapping paper. The twinkling lights, the music in the air, and that unmistakable…
A Letter To Roosevelt Island On a Merry Christmas & Holiday Season
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily A Season That Softens Us Hello, neighbors.As the lights begin to glow a little warmer across our windows and storefronts, and as familiar songs drift through the cold evening air, we arrive together at…
Fun Christmas Games and Activities for Every Kind of Celebration
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Making the Most of Our Holiday Moments Hello, neighbors. Whether your Christmas plans include a full house of family, a cozy gathering of friends, or a quiet celebration just for yourself, there is one…
The East River’s Secret Life: Understanding Our Tidal Strait
By Ericka O’Connell, The Beat, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, many of us have stood along the promenade and watched the water swirl in one direction, then twist back the other way, almost like it has a personality of its own….
A Letter To Roosevelt Island On the Last Night of Hanukkah 2025
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily When All the Candles Are Lit Hello, neighbors.Tonight, every candle stands illuminated. The last night of Hanukkah on Roosevelt Island in 2025 arrives not with quiet beginnings, but with fullness. Eight lights glowing at once remind…
A Bright Night Ahead: Roosevelt Island’s 7th Chanukah Lighting Returns
By Ericka O’Connell, The Beat – Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, we have a beautiful tradition returning to our little island soon, and it is one many of us look forward to each winter. The Roosevelt Island Chanukah lighting celebration is coming back…
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