New York City is known for being one of the most populous and busiest cities in the world. It’s also no stranger to disaster. Here
Month: April 2022
There’s a Spike of People on NYC’s Subway Tracks. It’s Leading to Deadly Accidents.
The West 4th Street, Times Square-42nd Street and 125th Street stations on the Lexington Avenue line had the highest number of track intrusions, which are
May 7th: I Love My Park Day at Four Freedoms
On Saturday, May 7th, I Love My Park Day invigorates state parks all across New York. Locally, for Roosevelt Island, that means FDR Four Freedoms
Is the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Finally Restored?
As photos by historian Judith Berdy show, the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse restoration is nearly completed. The heavy equipment is gone, and the glass and top
“Goodbye,” says Dr. Grimm to her practice on Roosevelt Island
Dr. Katherine Teets Grimm began her pediatric practice on Roosevelt Island in 1987 as a part-timer. She soon took it full time, guiding the health
PSD fails again, photos prove. Why isn’t anything done?
PSD fails again, we found, at protecting public transit riders from maskless companions, including infants too young for vaccines. A ballooning lack of leadership at
Partisan gerrymandering dumped, but who’s in for Roosevelt Island?
New York’s highest court rejected Democratic partisan gerrymandering of State Senate and Congressional districts. It has national implications and direct impacts on Roosevelt Island. by
10 facts about popular Union Square in New York City
Union Square has long been a hub of activity in New York City. But it has a rich history you may have missed in all
Roosevelt Islander Jim Luce is Off to India Helping Kids
If you don’t know Jim Luce, you’re missing out on something special. But if you don’t know this low key, soft-spoken, that’s no surprise. His
Is the East Side Access ugly over? Answer looks like “Yes.”
A decade ago, the East Side Access project brought ugly wrap-around fencing to the worst location: Straight across from the subway station where most people