How Related Built Southtown: A Timeline of Leases, Amendments, and Public Agreements on Roosevelt Island
Related Companies is the primary developer behind Southtown, a major residential project on Roosevelt Island. The development, governed by long-term ground leases, underwent five amendments affecting financial and structural components. Building 9 marks the final phase, operating as an open-market rental with a lump-sum tax payment. Southtown’s agreements influence RIOC’s revenue and future development.
How D.C. Meetings Echo on Roosevelt Island: Local Impacts of Policy Conversations
Roosevelt Island reflects on how D.C. policy meetings, like Mamdani’s visit, may shape local life, housing, and daily routines. Find out the practical impacts for Roosevelt Island.
Queens Projects Near Roosevelt Island: What’s New Across the Water and Why It Matters
Queens projects near Roosevelt Island are shaping commutes, local events, and daily life. Discover how new developments and cultural happenings just across the water make an impact here.
Deadline Nearing for Early Childhood Applications: Roosevelt Island Families’ Guide
With early childhood applications deadlines approaching, Roosevelt Island families can find helpful guidance here for 3-K, pre-K, and summer opportunities nearby.
Roosevelt Island After the Storm: Finding Our Community Rhythm Again
Discover how Roosevelt Island finds its rhythm again after a winter storm, with residents, transit, and routines returning—follow Roosevelt Island for every update.
Snow Blankets the City: What the NYC Snow Storm Means for Roosevelt Island
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Good morning, neighbors. The NYC snow storm has officially arrived, transforming our skyline into a swirl of white and reminding us that winter still has plenty to say. As snow continues to fall across…
Jesse Jackson legacy
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Jesse Jackson By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily This Black History Month, we pause to honor the life of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the American civil rights movement whose passing marks…
Unanimous Vote to Freeze Steam Plant Demolition Highlights a Big Week for the Community
Learn how the Roosevelt Island bike commute is changing daily habits as the East River bridges see a boom in cyclists. Find out how routines and safety are evolving.
Representation Is a Verb; CB8 meeting is tonight
Eleanor Rivers’ recent piece, When Representation Was the Promise, does something deceptively simple. It reminds us that representation was once spoken about on Roosevelt Island as an aspiration. Not a slogan.Not a press release.A promise. Her lens is personal and…
Federal $18M Boost for Queens Projects
Federal $18M boost for Queens projects. Learn how new funding may impact transit and daily routines for Islanders.
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