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PHOTOS: New Yorkers Breathe It All Back in as the City Starts Reopening
Ben Fractenberg and Hiram Alejandro Durán, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon May 27 at 9:48pm EDTby THE CITY From parks in Brooklyn to museums in Manhattan to a certain stadium in The Bronx, our team captured scenes of…
Details: Roosevelt Island Library now open to all for NYPL Phase 2
NYPL Phase 2 arrived on Roosevelt Island this week in an eagerly awaited move. Other branches opened earlier, but efforts by residents may have inspired the change. “I’m reaching out to inform you that this week we started offering additional…
Even on a day honoring George Floyd, RIOC found a way to annoy
Even on a day when Roosevelt Islanders gathered to honor George Floyd, RIOC found a way for annoying residents. The state agency’s own efforts were feeble, but why stiff-arm others? By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News “Today RIRA is…
A Flop Once More, The Roosevelt Island COVID-19 Rapid Testing Site, On Day One
A flop once more… That’s the story as RIOC’s Swift Rapid RIVAA COVID-19 Art Testing Site Gallery opened its doors on Day One. By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News Yesterday, RIOC again tried its hand at managing a COVID-19…
Sprucing up the New York State Shelton J. Haynes Parking Area
RIOC upped the honors for its putative leader. Sprucing up the New York State Shelton J. Haynes Parking area, a fresh, brightly colored array of flowers fills a planter next to his huge gas guzzler. It should not be left…
Roosevelt Island Photographer Mircea Nicolescu Opens Exhibit in Bucharest
Mircea Nicolescu who has shown his work locally at Gallery RIVAA opens Onlooking New York, a collection of his street photography on Saturday, May 20th. Catch the event on Facebook Live. That’s 10:00 a.m., New York time.
“We’re back,” says RIOC, but Swift Testing, now a “pop-up” is stranger than ever
“We’re back! Effective tomorrow, Wednesday, May 26th,” a RIOC advisory sang,” the Roosevelt Island Pop-up COVID-19 Testing Site will open doors to its new location at RIVAA Gallery (527 Main Street).” But it’s still a community money pit with many…
Cuomo’s Back-Rent Relief Finally Arrives. Tenants and Landlords Ask: Will it be Enough?
Greg David, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon May 25 at 4:51pm EDTby THE CITY Since the pandemic devastated New York’s economy and spurred a moratorium on evictions, looking at the growing unpaid rent tab has proved depressing for…
Longtime Roosevelt Islander slams RIOC and targets its CEO as out of touch
A thirty year Roosevelt Islander slams RIOC CEO Shelton Haynes after a thickheaded community advisory hits where it hurts. “I won’t hold my breath,” the frustrated Roosevelt Islander wrote in a response of which we obtained a copy. By David…
No remote learning option for NYC next school year, de Blasio announces
Amy Zimmer, Chalkbeat New York May 24, 7:21am EDT No remote learning opton for NYC next school year, de Blasio announces, originally published by Chalkbeat New York City schools will not offer a remote option for students next fall as…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor