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: May 2023

Are Nanoparticles Dangerous? Learn About the Hidden World Around You

To begin, nanoparticles are extremely small particles that are typically less than 100 nanometers in size. Human hair, for example, is one-thousand times bigger. They are made up of metals, metal oxides and ceramics and found in a variety of…

Was the hippie movement a necessary disruption? Where would we be now…?

The hippie movement in America during the 1960s and early 1970s was a countercultural phenomenon that challenged the mainstream ideals of consumerism, capitalism and conformity. The hippie disruption emerged in unison with social, political and economic rebellion seeded in the…

2 Roosevelt Islanders Are Women of Distinction – Seawright WOD ’23

Every year, state assembly member Rebecca Seawright praises a distinguished group as Women of Distinction. This year, WOD ’23, two active community members make the list: Susana del Campo Perea and Yulisa Santana. The ceremony for the awards is on…

State Budget’s Biggest Winner May Be Mayor Eric Adams

The “conceptual” budget deal announced Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul represents a defeat for progressive legislators and their allies on the minimum wage and tax hikes — and a big win for Mayor Eric Adams as he negotiates his own…