RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

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Federal $18M Boost for Queens Projects

Federal $18M boost for Queens projects. Learn how new funding may impact transit and daily routines for Islanders.

Commutes Get a Boost as Nurses Return and Gateway Tunnel Funding Restored

Roosevelt Island commutes are improving as nurses return to Mount Sinai and Montefiore and federal funding is restored to the Gateway Tunnel project. Here’s what residents can expect.

When History Meets the Ice: From Surya Bonaly to the “Quad God”

By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily A Black History Month Moment Written in Motion Neighbors, as the Winter Olympics unfold this February, many of us are marveling at figure skating’s newest phenomenon, Ilia Malinin, known as the “Quad God,” whose…

Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Charts Steam Plant Demolition and Community Upkeep

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation discusses steam plant demolition, AVAC repairs, and winter plans—quiet work that keeps Roosevelt Island running smoothly.

Spring Blooms and Learning Close to Home: Roosevelt Island Gardening Workshops and More

Find out how to join Roosevelt Island gardening workshops, including upcoming Roosevelt Island Garden Club events and community programs nearby. Explore spring learning opportunities in Queens and Long Island City.

Queens Public Safety Updates Commuters Should Know

Stay informed with Roosevelt Island public safety updates, plus this week’s Queens traffic incidents, crime alerts, and commute tips for island residents.

Roosevelt Island Cold Snap: Services Open, Markets Persevere, and Library Keeps Our Spirits Warm

Roosevelt Island faces severe cold with wind chills below zero, yet residents maintain their daily routines, including grocery runs and community activities. Local services, like the farmers market and library, remain operational, offering warmth and entertainment. Community spirit prevails as islanders cope with the winter weather together.

Black History Lives Here: Adib Mansour and the Art of Education on Roosevelt Island

By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Every February, we are reminded that Black history is not a chapter to be revisited once a year, but a living, breathing story that continues to shape our present. On Roosevelt Island, that reminder…

Lunar New Year Lights Up Our City and Our Island Spirit

By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily As winter settles in and the days stay short, a burst of color, tradition, and renewal arrives across New York City with the Lunar New Year. While Roosevelt Island may not host a large…

In Context: Why Independent Media Still Matters After the Don Lemon Arrest

Friends, this week the national news cycle delivered a story that has been buzzing far beyond its original coverage. Former CNN journalist and now independent reporter Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles in connection with his…