Does anyone clean the Island anymore? Outdoor maintenance has looked pretty shabby lately and generates regular complaints. Including this one… The Roosevelt Island Daily News
Month: August 2021
Safety at Crosswalks: What are the rules for New York State?
The rules are simple, but maybe a little education is needed. And some enforcement wouldn’t hurt, either. More News from the Roosevelt Island Daily
A new gov: Kathy Hochul. What’s it mean for Roosevelt Island?
Last week, Kathy Hochul succeeded Andrew Cuomo as New York’s governor. It’s hard imagining any community with more at stake than Roosevelt Island. By David
Only in New York: Discovering the Church of the Holy Trinity
Discovering the Church of the Holy Trinity was one of those accidental finds unique to New York City. Wandering up from Carl Schurz Park, I
Roosevelt Islander Wendy Hersh Gets Women of Distinction Nod from Senator Serrano
Way back in 1973, at the behest of the late great Bella Abzug, congress designated August 26th as Women’s Equality Day. This year, state senator
A “weird” explosion near Ravenswood triggers trouble across the city
An explosion near Ravenswood, the power plant just across the East River from Roosevelt Island, caused a chain reaction. Momentary power outages radiated as far
“Shameful and disgusting…” Neglect sucks the life out of a local treasure.
Amid construction under a hot sun, discarded, a local treasure suffers the abuses of neglect. Rejecting creative suggestions for reuse, RIOC finally leaves historic Tram
Westview Sales Gallery Opens. New Buyers Wanted
The Westview Sales Gallery opened yesterday, a welcome storefront for residents and newcomers eager for the pleasures of a new, extra roomy home on Roosevelt
Two women struck by cars in crosswalks. But now, did RIOC learn anything…?
Did RIOC learn anything? The question must be answered after two women, one 88 years old, were rushed to hospitals in separate incidents over the
RIOC Slammed Again with Formal Charges of Racism
Formal charges of racism, involving an incident last month, have been lodged against RIOC. This time, the complaint comes from Mexican Americans but joins a
