RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Daily beats from a quieter Manhattan.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Month: March 2022

Vernissage 21 opened last night with joy and sorrow

Last evening, when Vernissage 21 opened at Gallery RIVAA, a community eager for art after two years of restrictions packed the space. Roosevelt Island shook off the pandemic and embraced visual art. But the blessings mixed with loss. by David…

Jim Luce and his life’s work at making a difference

You may miss it if you don’t follow Jim Luce around the world. He’s laid-back, even on Roosevelt Island at home. Meeting him, you might never guess that he’s twice been given the Certificate of Congressional Recognition for his efforts…

How to live a sustainable lifestyle, starting right now…

There are many benefits to living a sustainable lifestyle. You’ll live a healthier life, have more money in your pocket and help the environment. The first step: Commit to changing the way you live. Next, come up with some goals…

New York City relaxes mask and vaccine mandates

Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor March 4th, 2022 (The Center Square) – Saying it’s time for New York City to celebrate getting “its groove back,” Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced new policies related to managing the COVID-19 pandemic….

Laundry Day Barcelona Spain Fine Art Photography Print

Laundry Day Barcelona Spain Fine Art Photography Print is an 8 1/2 x 11 inch, museum quality giclee. All prints finished by the artist. Signed on the white border beneath the image. Guaranteed with full refund or replacement. FREE SHIPPING. The Fine…

14 Ways The Power of Forgiveness Makes Your Life Better

There’s no doubt that the power of forgiveness can make your life better. Forgiving others not only sets you free from bitterness and resentment, but it also has some amazing health benefits. Here are 14 ways the power of forgiveness…

‘Historic’ tax awaits within the details of New York universal health care proposal

(The Center Square) – A proposal to implement universal health care in New York would require a tax increase of “historic proportions” to cover 20 million residents. That’s according to an analysis of the bill by a free-market public policy institute….

Mayor Eric Adams Could Lift Restaurant Vaccine Checks, Some Owners Might Keep Them Anyway

Josefa Velasquez and Farah Javed, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Mar 3 at 8:33pm ESTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. But most dining proprietors expressed relief at no longer being…

Let’s Wind Down RIOC Now and Save the Community

Winding down RIOC sounds drastic, right out of the gate, but it isn’t. The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation isn’t a native species here. It is a political creation targeting specific goals but most are already completed. The rest have been…

What Are the 23 Things New York City Is Best Known For?

What is New York City known for? As a metropolis bulging with communities of all kinds and storied history, New York City is known for many things. Here are the 23 most notable. by David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News…