On short notice, the ever-secretive state agency changed the days for the RIDA Food Pantry. No reason given, and it’s not even clear that RIDA
Month: November 2022
How To Help Local Governments Prepare for Natural Disasters
One of the best ways to help your government prepare for natural disasters is by staying informed about emergency management plans and safety measures. by
Adams Vows Action to Hospitalize People With Serious Untreated Mental Illness
In a scripted speech on a fraught issue, Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said the city’s police, mental health and other responders will step up
Pushed, RIOC Finally Sets Up Holiday Tree Lighting for 2022
As time passed and the state agency sputtered, Roosevelt Island’s Holiday Tree Lighting for 2022 fell into doubt. But as with other recent community events,
Are Rule-Breaking Bike Riders Making City Streets More Dangerous?
It seems like every day, you see more rule-breaking bike riders carelessly weaving in and out of traffic, oblivious to the danger they’re putting themselves
Love at First Sight: Is it Real or Imagination Gone Wild?
When we see someone who captures our attention and suddenly, inexplicably – love at first sight – we feel an intense attraction towards them, is
The Pros and Cons of Sleeping on Your Back
Although it’s the closest thing to feeling like you’re lying in a coffin, some prefer sleeping flat on their back. There are pros and cons
Small-Business Functions To Consider Outsourcing
Do you feel like your business pulls you in every direction? Consider outsourcing these functions to make life easier and your business more efficient.
Hillary Clinton, Eyes on Iran, at Four Freedoms State Park
With a new installation, Eyes on Iran, as a backdrop, Hillary Clinton appealed for the support of women’s rights around the world. by David Stone
Mystery Solved. The Reindeer on the Roosevelt Island Tram
The photo of the reindeer on the Roosevelt Island Tram always intrigued me. But I can’t even recall how I got it. I can’t even