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.

Month: September 2019

Danny Simmons Alone Together, New Paintings

Prepandemic, Danny Simmons Alone Together collected recent paintings by the abstract expressionist whose complex, subtle works defy an ebullient personality. Simmons is an artist worth discovering or rediscovering. Alone together was up at the George Billis Gallery, 521 West 26th…

Janet Falk Roasted RIOC Board

Janet Falk roasted RIOC’s board in a tour de force presentation that savaged the “ugly” RI Monument. It was as much an indictment of the board for negligence concerning resident opinions. Janet Falk is a public relations specialist, and her…

Roy Eaton Plays Bryant Park

Roy Eaton plays Bryant Park. His annual weeklong gig runs from September 23rd to the 27th. 89 years old, recovered from a stroke in 2017, he continues to amaze. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News UPDATE, September 19th:…

Beautify Roosevelt Island: Seawall Railings

No better way to beautify Roosevelt Island was possible than replacing miles of ugly seawall railings keeping us from falling into the East River. RIOC President/CEO Susan Rosenthal agreed, and her team took aim and got it done. Reporting by…

The Dayspring Church Restaurant Deception: Who Plays The Fool?

Dayspring Church restaurant deception reached a peak yesterday when construction proved RIOC’s claims to be false. Hudson Related refuses to answer questions, and legitimate concerns are ignored. Why? Why deception? Red flags unfurled when word got out that Hudson Related…

Tootsie Warhol Slams Whitney Biennial: Too Easy on Trump

Tootsie Warhol Slams Whitney’s Biennial in 2019 for going too easy on Trump. A performance artist, Tootsie mocks the president and the Whitney at the museum’s front door.