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Daily beats from a quieter Manhattan.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

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Fatal Stabbing and Police Shooting in Times Square Raises Safety Concerns

A fatal stabbing and police shooting in Times Square raises safety concerns among New Yorkers as authorities investigate and the community responds.

Suspect Arrested After Two Fatal Shootings in Bronx and Brooklyn

The NYPD made an arrest after two fatal shootings in Bronx and Brooklyn. Get the latest updates on the suspect, investigation progress, and ongoing community impacts.

NYPD Uncovers Massive Cocaine Shipment at Long Island City Storage Facility

NYPD made its largest cocaine seizure at a New York storage facility in over a decade, recovering more than 580 pounds in Long Island City. Learn about the operation, arrest, and implications for law enforcement.

Massive Cocaine Seizure at Long Island City Storage Facility Highlights Drug Distribution Risks

A massive cocaine seizure at a Long Island City storage facility resulted in over 580 pounds of narcotics recovered, marking one of NYC’s largest drug busts in a decade.

Queens Investment Sales Volume Rises 49 Percent to $2.6 Billion in First Half of 2026

Queens investment sales volume rises by 49 percent to $2.6 billion in the first half of 2026, marking the strongest growth in the market since early 2022 and signaling renewed investor interest across commercial and multifamily properties.

Shooting on Steinway Street in Astoria Leaves Two Injured; Police Investigation Ongoing

A shooting on Steinway Street in Astoria left two men injured as police continue their investigation. Updates on the incident and community response.

Fair Housing Growth Strategy Aims for 86,500 New Queens Homes by 2030

The Fair Housing Growth Strategy aims for 86,500 new Queens homes by 2030, outlining targets to improve housing access and stability for NYC neighborhoods.

Temporary Highway Over Furman Street Planned for BQE Repairs

A temporary highway over Furman Street is planned to keep Brooklyn-Queens Expressway traffic moving during vital repairs on the triple-cantilever. Learn how the plan could affect Brooklyn Heights residents and businesses.

Bomb Threat at Lenox Hill Hospital Disrupts Upper East Side Commutes and Subway Service

A bomb threat at Lenox Hill Hospital led to closed Upper East Side streets, subway service suspension, and heightened police presence as emergency teams secured the area.

Early Morning Violence in Queensboro Hill Raises Concerns

Two incidents of early morning violence in Queensboro Hill—a carjacking and a shooting—disrupted daily routines in August, raising safety concerns as police investigations continue.