What do Roosevelt Islanders want? Promenade bike ban voting results
The bike ban voting results are now in, voting’s closed, and we’re ready to report. Hundreds voted, although some chose to “vote early, vote often” and lost their voices.
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Combined local-state tax rate in New York highest in U.S.
The Center Square/April 10th, 2021 The effective state and local tax rate for New York residents in 2019 was 14.1 percent, the highest percentage among the 50 states, according to a new ranking published by the Tax Foundation. Across the United States, the average state-local tax burden came in […]
New York City: It’s more than just the cherry blossoms…
Although photographers are flocking around them, and pictures are shared by the thousands, New York City’s more than just cherry blossoms. Here’s what we found yesterday in Carl Schurz Park in Yorkville, Manhattan…
Only in New York: Is it art or humor on E 86th Street in Manhattan, flowers and traffic cones?
Only in New York, on 86th Street in Manhattan, was it art or some playful good humor? Here’s the scene on East 86th Street in Manhattan.
At what age are people usually happiest? New research offers surprising clues
Clare Mehta, Emmanuel College If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what would it be?
What Tishaura Jones’ mayoral win says about the political power of Black women
Tishaura Jones became the latest with a Tuesday win to become the first Black woman mayor of St. Louis. Barbara Rodriguez Originally published by The 19th Tishaura Jones was elected Tuesday as the first Black woman mayor of St. Louis, the latest in a recent surge of Black […]
Blip on the radar? Roosevelt Island coronavirus rates back to normal
After last week’s scary surge in the wrong direction, Roosevelt Island coronavirus rates are back to normal, this week. As New York City rates dived below 6% for the first time in 2021, local numbers followed.
Where the hell are they? Roosevelt Island’s Amazing, Invisible Public Safety Department.
RIOC’s amazing, invisible Public Safety Department grows more irritating, every day. In spite of being the biggest drain on public resources in the community, they’re harder than ever to find working.
Pandemic hit, Many New Yorkers fled, but Roosevelt Island stayed put
Although the exodus was not as bad as expected, many New Yorkers left the city during the pandemic. But Roosevelt Island stayed put. Real estate giant CBRE released a study of American move outs, and in a granular look at the details, Roosevelt Island stands out as an oasis of stability.
Congestion pricing proposal in NYC moves forward with environmental assessment
By Dave Fidlin | The Center Square contributor/April 8th, 2021 (The Center Square) – The oft-discussed prospect of installing a once-daily toll system in one of New York City’s most heavily trafficked areas has moved one step closer to reality, though a number of granular details still need to be fleshed out. In late March,
Point and Shoot: In Cherry Blossom Season, Roosevelt Island’s the Capital
Every year, Roosevelt Island’s cherry blossoms draw photographers from around the world. Thousands of shots have been taken, yet many people, cameras in hand, point and shoot the new season.
De Blasio’s Learning Bridges program is under enrolled — and likely over budget
Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat New York Apr 8, 5:52pm EDT This story was originally published by Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization covering public education. Sign up for their newsletters here: ckbe.at/newsletters
Will RIOC become homeless, this summer? Their freebie lease runs out…
Will RIOC become homeless when its freebie lease expires in July? Times change, and the state agency faces a whole new set of circumstances. Their free ride may be over.
One man’s loving view of Roosevelt Island’s youngest cherry trees blossoming at sunrise…
“I like to walk there early in the morning at sunrise and take landscape photos of the island. It’s so beautiful there,” said Matt Kuhn. He reached out on Facebook to share this beautiful image of Roosevelt Island’s youngest cherry tree blossoms.
A Heartfelt Tribute Until We Meet Again My Dear Islander Paul…
Esther Yang, a frequent visitor here, offered this heartfelt tribute to Roosevelt Islander Paul Feinman, a lawyer and New York State Court of Appeals Judge who died in March.
