How does RIOC think about Roosevelt Island? Are there two Roosevelt Islands, one for residents and another for themselves? These pictures taken today are instructive.
By David Stone
The Roosevelt Island Daily News


Sad thing is, the clueless executives probably never noticed the contrast. Either that or they really don’t care, admittedly, another reasonable possibility.
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The Other End of the Leash
The first thing winter reveals when it loosens its grip is not green grass. It is honesty.










