RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Stories that matter, from the heart of the East River.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Month: April 2023

Coler’s Art Show Returns to Gallery RIVAA This Weekend

It is with great pleasure that RIVAA Gallery presents new works by artists from Coler Hospital. The exhibition will open on April 28, 2023, with a reception on April 29, 2023, from 4:00-6:00 PM. Join us at the opening reception…

Roosevelt Island Tram Now – Flirting with Chaos and Failure

Some days, the Roosevelt Island Tram now reaches little of its once-valued charm. Instead of a peaceful glide home, away from crowded, noisy streets, it can be a struggle getting on at all as tourists aggressively claim spaces. Even as…

Depressed? Anxious? Air Pollution May Be a Factor

In the 1990s, residents of Mexico City noticed their dogs acting strangely — some didn’t recognize their owners, and the animals’ sleep patterns had changed. At the time, the sprawling, mountain-ringed city of more than 15 million people was known…

Stony Brook University to Spearhead Governors Island Climate Center

Governors Island may be isolated within New York City, but it’s poised to become a globally connected hub called the New York Climate Exchange, with a New York public university in charge.  Stony Brook University, part of the State University of…

What influence did hippie fashion have on how we dress now?

During the 1960s, hippie fashion emerged as a unique countercultural phenomenon that challenged traditional norms and values by embracing individualism, peace and equality. The origins of the movement can be traced back to the Beat Generation of the 1950s. Beats…

Rosenthal’s Appeal. It’s Technical But Now, the Spotlight’s on Haynes

Seasoned now with a series of revelations, Susan Rosenthal’s appeal in her lawsuit against RIOC turns toward President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes without mentioning him. There’s a reason for that. But if her technical argument prevails, he may be called out…

How Hippies Made America Better and It Impacts Your Life Today…

Today, I am here to argue that hippies made America better. It’s often been said that the hippie movement of the late 1960s was nothing more than a bunch of counter-culture kids high on drugs and up to no good….

How To Press Tofu. A Simple Guide

For a chef, pressing tofu is a crucial step to achieving the desired texture and absorption of flavors in any dish. Whether you are making crispy bites or marinating it in a flavorful sauce, the way you press it can…

How to get more soy products in your diet

Nutritionists highly recommend including soy products in your daily diet plan. Soy is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It’s it an excellent plant-based protein source that promotes overall health and wellness. Soy products are available in different forms…

We compare the benefits between tofu and tempeh

As nutritionists advise, both tofu and tempeh are excellent options for a plant-based diet. Both have high protein and low-fat content. But there are differences between the two that may make one more suitable for certain diets. Special to The…