Yesterday’s 6-hour Tram shutdown points to a serious engineering flaw now known only because a technical failure exposed it. Here’s what RIOC has not explained. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Two hours into the 6-hour Tram shutdown, RIOC issued this advisory:
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The suckiness of Main Street on Roosevelt Island is longstanding but has reached new, disappointing levels today. We – the community, RIOC, Hudson-Related – must do better. New people land here every day, but Main Street misses out, especially in the Canyon. by David
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It never happened before, but a complete washout of the Fall for
“Due to technical issues the Roosevelt Island tram is not operational at
Former RIOC CEO Susan Rosenthal’s response came after over three years of
With bills to set emergency protocols and clear public information, Councilmember Lincoln Restler offers a playbook for the next time an orange haze engulfs the city. Samantha Maldonado, The City This article was originally published on Sep 28 5:00am EDT by THE CITY In
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The Campaign Finance Board flagged 600 donations suspected of having been gathered
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is challenging, not just for the individual who has it, but also for those of us around them. It’s frustrating, and you find yourself wondering: Can a narcissist change? Let’s explore this question, providing insights from mental health professionals and
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In March 2022, a confidential source handed The Daily an envelope containing an “Open Letter” composed by a group calling itself “We Deserve Better New York.” Frustration and anger spilled off its pages, but the open letter lacked substance or evidence for the corruption
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A leadership gap at RIOC, with roughly 150 employees, has been evident
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In advance of today’s board meeting, RIOC yesterday released details of its
New art from one of our favorite artists and longtime RIVAA member, Toshiko Kitano Groner, is the kind of news we like. We’ve covered her work for over a decade. She never disappoints. The Roosevelt Island Daily News RIVAA Gallery and the Octagon welcome you to an exhibition of new
Times change, and we are taking a fresh approach and looking at the world through art. In 1875, Claude Monet painted his early masterpiece, Woman with a Parasol – Madame Monet and Her Son. It’s the earliest days of impression and a soft approach to color and object discovers the
A perfect Saturday afternoon in FDR Four Freedoms State Park lit up installations saluting Hispanic Heritage Month. Relaxing in the meadow in Adirondack chairs enhanced that sun-drenched, breezy day. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Hola, New York! Did you know that we’re kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month?
An extended submission deadline and clunky communications involving Fall for Arts 2023 signal trouble. Another shrunken community event may be teetering on the edge. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News A once-thriving event that brought art lovers into the center of town, Roosevelt Island’s Fall for Arts 2023
Giving RIOC a chance to smooth out any opening day wrinkles with the Graduate Hotel Shuttle, I went looking for it yesterday. What I found – or didn’t – was surprising but predictably RIOC-like. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News It was hot; so, I found a shaded
Self-love, we’re told, is a good thing, appreciating ourselves instead of leaning on others for approval. But what if you push that self-love at those others, maybe bragging? Maybe just making things up? What if it’s just the shallowest preening? by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Akeem Jamal
After hours, of course, RIOC released an advisory with news of a strange Red Bus shuttle, starting next week. It claims “to help Roosevelt Island commuters,” but apparently does not. So, what’s
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Esther Hicks is controversial, but is there any truth in what she’s been saying for decades? Is there a congress of 100 spirits – “dead people” – feeding her blocks of thought,
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it’s Friday, September 29th, 2023 View this as a webpage. Engineering Malpractice: What Caused the 6-Hour Shutdown and Why It’s Not Really Fixed David Stone: Publisher & EditorEnginee Powered by: The Roosevelt Island Daily News MASS TRANSIT: All services are
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Phillip ReeseMay 22, 2023 Special to the Roosevelt Island Daily News Young adults aren’t behaving the way their parents did: They’re not drinking as much, they’re facing more mental health challenges, and they’re living with their parents longer. On top
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Yesterday’s 6-hour Tram shutdown points to a serious engineering flaw now known only because a technical failure exposed it. Here’s what RIOC
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With bills to set emergency protocols and clear public information, Councilmember Lincoln Restler offers a playbook for the next time an orange
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Do you want to turn your passion for books into a lucrative business? Find success with these tips for starting your own
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The suckiness of Main Street on Roosevelt Island is longstanding but has reached new, disappointing levels today. We – the community, RIOC,
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It never happened before, but a complete washout of the Fall for Arts Festival 2023 threatens. Current forecasts for Saturday’s re-scheduled opening
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“Due to technical issues the Roosevelt Island tram is not operational at this time and until further notice. We will update when
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In the realm of self-help and personal development, few names are as widely recognized as Abraham Hicks. Centered around spirit channeling and
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New art from one of our favorite artists and longtime RIVAA member, Toshiko Kitano Groner, is the kind of news we like.
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Former RIOC CEO Susan Rosenthal’s response came after over three years of virtual silence during which she spoke up only in lawsuits.
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Rescues – now delivered to Roosevelt Island, mostly Shih Tzu dogs with long hair and short legs – find protection and new
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