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: April 2022

Pet Lovers Urge Greater Accountability for Wrongful Deaths in Hands of Vets

Reuven Blau, THE CITY When Francesca Khalifa picked up her beloved cat from a Brooklyn veterinary clinic after an emergency visit for stomach issues last fall, she couldn’t understand why he was suddenly limping and a nail on his back…

Hochul Honeymoon Is Over for Livid Albany Lawmakers

Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Apr 26 at 8:36pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. From a prized real estate industry tax break to looser rules that would…

How does animal intelligence compare to human intelligence?

Intelligence is a complex topic that has been debated by scholars for centuries. Some people argue that intelligence is solely based on the ability to learn and remember information, while others believe that it is based on the ability to…

Can NYC Help Small Businesses Help Themselves?

The lifeblood of New York’s economy, small entrepreneurs say they need more assistance and less bureaucratic red tape. Greg David, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Apr 24 at 2:50pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE…

How Much Food Costs in New York, Compared to the Nation

Inflation is surging in the United States – in large part because of rising food prices. In cities across the country, food today is 8% more expensive on average than it was a year ago, and American families are feeling…

New York City inflation highest in 30 years, report says

(The Center Square) – Inflation in the New York City area is growing at its highest rate in 30 years. That’s according to a report issued Friday by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. By Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square…

A Brief History of Greenwich Village Up to Now

Greenwich Village is one of the most popular neighborhoods in New York City. It has a rich history that is still evident today. “The Village” is known for its art and culture scene — as well as its expensive real…

“If You’re Getting a W-2, You’re a Sucker”

by Paul Kiel Assorted Ideas, Large & Small ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.   Series: A Closer Look Examining the News  …

How badly did RIOC’s crew damage the cherry trees?

We couldn’t know how badly RIOC’s crew damaged our historic row of cherry trees on the West promenade until blossoms lifted them out of winter. After men with chainsaws hacked brainlessly away at them in late October, we could not…

A day in the life of a Roosevelt Island tour guide

A tour guide on Roosevelt Island gives visitors an overview of the island’s history and attractions. But that overview is growing as the community raised its profile over the last decade. FDR Four Freedoms State Park opened the south end…