RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Island insights that go beyond the tram.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Month: June 2023

Budget Gap Grows Between Mayor Adams and City Council

Greg David, The City This article was originally published on May 31 7:35pm EDT by THE CITY With one month to go before the city must enact a budget, the distance between proposals by Mayor Eric Adams and the City…

Some Nostalgia for Roosevelt Island Days Past

As RIOC fumbles closer to another shrunken community event, some residents recall the fun and engagement of Roosevelt Island Days in the past. In that spirit, let’s take a short walk down memory lane. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island…

A Surprising Win for Animal Rights – And Democracy

The Supreme Court sided with a voter-backed animal welfare rule over the corporate lobbyists who opposed it. By Jim Hightower | May 31, 2023 Special to the Roosevelt Island Daily News It’s an odd marketing strategy for an industry to assail its…

Four Freedoms Democrats Are All In For Roosevelt Island. Join Now

Looking to get engaged with politics and activism? Consider joining the Four Freedoms Democratic Club! The Four Freedoms Democratic Club is one of the largest political clubs in New York City. The group hosts monthly meetings, campaigns for Democratic candidates, and…