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: January 2021

First Flakes Fall, Winter Storm, January/February 2021

First flakes from the winter storm blow past the field lights at Jack McManus Field… The National Weather Service now predicts from 16 to 22 inches with the heart of storm roaring in early in Monday.

Parking Restrictions for the Predicted Winter Storm… In Plain English

Effective at 6:00 p.m Today, February 17th, RIOC’s issued changes for parking across Roosevelt Island. We took a look at ’em. They’re somewhat illiterate and ignorant about the Island, and so, explaining in plain English made sense.

Is It Mystery Meat? Fake News or Fake Tuna? Lawsuit: Something’s Fishy At Subway

Fake tuna. That’s what a lawsuit says Subway puts in its not really foot long subs. And it’s not fish either, although the lawyers can’t say what it is. Except, not tuna, and not from the ocean.

Why is Cuomo’s RIOC misleading Roosevelt Island about rapid COVID-19 testing?

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s RIOC misleads Roosevelt Island on COVID-19 rapid testing. That’s certain, but we don’t know why.

Updated: New York City restaurants get OK to open earlier for indoor dining on Valentine’s Day

By Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square/January 29th, 2021 (The Center Square) – New York City restaurants got the news they’ve been pining for more than six weeks on Friday, but they’ll still have to wait before they can reopen. Gov. Andrew…

No longer a watch, now a warning, February kicks off with a Winter Storm

The National Weather Service in New York City switched its Winter Storm Watch for Manhattan to a warning. And around six inches are blowing into drifts already as dawn approaches on Monday.

New Covid Cases Plunge 25% or More as Behavior Changes

Christina Jewett   January 28, 2021 A dozen states are reporting drops of 25% or more in new covid-19 cases and more than 1,200 counties have seen the same, federal data released Wednesday shows. Experts say the plunge may relate…

NYC Public School Enrollments Falling, But How About Roosevelt Island’s PS/IS 217?

“The number of public school students has fallen sharply across New York City this year, declining 4%, or roughly 43,000,” says a report in Chalkbeat. There are multiple reasons, the pandemic being the one of many. But the losses vary…

Turning Fifty, a Milestone Achievement for the Carter Burden Network

“On January 18, 2021, Carter Burden Network celebrated its 50th anniversary as an aging services provider!” wrote executive director Bill Dionne. He penned an open letter to the community. By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News Even in this city of 8…

How to Find the Perfect Accessible Home for Your Needs

Homeownership is appealing for many reasons, from building equity to establishing long-term security. For people living with disabilities, homeownership is also a way of ensuring independence and creating an environment that suits your unique needs.