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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E train knife threat and 7 train stabbing in Queens

Recent violent incidents on Queens subway lines have increased rider concerns as police investigate and communities discuss safety precautions.

Dog found dead during College Point parole check

Dog found dead during parole check in College Point raises concerns about animal welfare and leaves the neighborhood with questions about agency response and animal safety.

Permits filed for mixed-use building at 25-05 35th Street

Permits for a new mixed-use development at 25-05 35th Street in Long Island City highlight steady neighborhood transformation, with residential, commercial, and community space proposed.

Queens-bound R train incident prompts NYPD search for suspect

A reported incident on a Queens-bound R train in Long Island City has prompted an NYPD search for a suspect. Learn about the investigation, safety tips for subway riders, and how witness accounts help ensure safer commutes.

Back-to-school backpack giveaways in Flushing and western Queens

Back-to-school backpack giveaways in Flushing and western Queens provided essential supplies and support to hundreds of local families, easing the return to class.

Bronx apartment explosion leaves three dead and 14 injured

A Bronx apartment explosion on East 209th Street left three dead and 14 injured. FDNY led extended search and recovery efforts after the tragedy.

Elevator outages at Hunter’s Point South Living

Elevator outages at Hunter’s Point South Living in Long Island City are disrupting daily life, with residents calling for improved building maintenance and more reliable repairs.

RFK Bridge truck fire snarls BQE and Grand Central Parkway

A tractor-trailer fire on the RFK Bridge caused major traffic delays across NYC, impacting the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway, and nearby neighborhoods as FDNY crews responded to the scene.

Fatal stabbing inside a Long Island City high-rise

A fatal stabbing inside a Long Island City high-rise left one man dead and another charged with murder. Here’s what we know so far about the ongoing investigation and response.

City Parks Workers Gain $29.1 Million in Baseline Funding for Staffing Stability

City parks workers will see $29.1 million in new baseline funding, providing steady, recurring support for essential staffing across NYC green spaces.