The Day After Dr. King’s Day: When the Calendar Moves On, the Work Must Not
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Good morning, friends. Today, the calendar quietly turns the page. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has passed, offices reopen, inboxes refill, routines snap back into place. The speeches have ended. The quotes have been…
Astoria’s Next Residential Build Moves Forward Near a Transit Spine
A large residential project in Astoria has gained approval, adding hundreds of housing units near transit options. While the development addresses housing needs, its impact on transit systems raises concerns about capacity strain, particularly for Roosevelt Island residents. The issue highlights the need for better planning and sequencing of housing and transit management.
A Warm Welcome to Pinks Cantina Roosevelt Island: Our New Go-To Spot for Mexican Fusion
Hello friends and neighbors! We have something exciting to share about one of the freshest additions to our Roosevelt Island dining scene. A place that promises big flavors and good vibes has opened its doors at 455 Main Street—just steps from…
All in the Timing Comes to Roosevelt Island: A Night of Smart Comedy and Community Theatre
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, there is something special about those evenings when we gather in a local theatre, settle into our seats, and let ourselves laugh together. This season, Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance is inviting…
In Context: How the Anti-ICE Protests and Trump Administration’s Enforcement Surge Touch Our Community
Welcome, neighbors! Today in Context we’re looking at the recent unrest tied to immigration enforcement and protests here in New York City and across the country — and why this matters to all of us, whether we are immigrants or…
New York City Takes on the “Bathroom Crisis” With a Big New Push
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, if you’ve ever wandered the city and found yourself desperately searching for a place to go, you’re not alone. Public bathroom access in New York City has long been a real challenge for…
Roosevelt Island Spotlight: Julie Menin Takes the Helm as New York City Council Speaker
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello friends! Big news out of City Hall that touches our neighborhoods from the Upper East Side to Roosevelt Island. Julie Menin, who represents our area on the City Council, has been elected Speaker…
Queens or Manhattan, Part 2: The Politics, Power, and Practical Reality of Who Governs Roosevelt Island
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello again, neighbors. In Part 1, we asked a question rooted in daily life. Does Roosevelt Island function more like a Queens community than a Manhattan one? Today, we take that question a step…
Queens or Manhattan? Rethinking Where Roosevelt Island Truly Belongs
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Good morning, neighbors. Here is a question many of us have quietly debated while waiting for the M train or driving across the Roosevelt Island Bridge. Should we still think of Roosevelt Island as…
In Context: When History Echoes — Why America’s Venezuela Intervention Matters
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello, neighbors! Today we look deeper at one of the most consequential foreign policy moments in recent history: the United States military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and…
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