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: August 2023

Hochul to NYC: State Won’t Force Upstate to Shelter Migrants

City officials have been begging for a ‘statewide decompression’ strategy for months, but the governor rebuffed it Thursday. Gwynne Hogan, The City This article was originally published on Aug 24 7:18pm EDT by THE CITY With nearly 60,000 migrants already…

On Saturday, RIVAA Gallery Welcomes “Echoes from Home,” a New Exhibit from the Li Tang Commuity

The Roosevelt Island Daily News According to the Li Tang Community Echoes of Home is a celebration featuring twenty-seven Asian artists from the Li Tang community. Through an array of paintings, photography, sculptures, and cutting-edge digital art, this exhibition unfolds a…

Bittersweet Day for Roosevelt Island as OMNY Arrives at the Tram

“Today’s a big milestone for our OMNY program,” MTA Chair Janno Lieber said at a press conference on Thursday as OMNY arrives finally. “Riders can now tap and go to get onto the Roosevelt Island tram. I’ll point out, this…

Who is Sirene Louveteau, and what am I supposed to do with this gift?

“A Japanese artist donated a 7 foot statue to us with an enormous penis,” a friend texted. Sculpted by Sirene Louevteau, it wouldn’t work in his living room. “It’s costing me money to store it,” he added. by David Stone…

On the Eve of the F Train Shutdown, Worst Fears Are Realized

A perfect storm brewed and Roosevelt Islanders worst fears became real yesterday. While RIOC bumbled through its coldhearted indifference, a major flaw exposed unguarded risks in the 63rd Street Tunnel Track Fixation Project. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…

The RIOC Clown Show Bumbles & Fumbles Cover Up Attempt

We all know that RIOC can’t be shamed, but their clown show tried a new twist – attempting to make a virtue out of indifference. And cheerfully asked that community leaders help out. Another RIOC only tactic. by David Stone…

Fuming at RIOC Neglect: Unprepared and Stuck

RIOC neglect spurs resident frustration as tourists pack Tram cabins, preventing access and creating confusion for many. The internet buzzes with it as talks about protests rise. The state agency and elected officials appear unmoved. by David Stone The Roosevelt…

NYPD Chief Who Criticized Surge In Vehicle Pursuits Ousted

Chief of Risk Management Matthew Pontillo was forced to resign last week in connection with his concerns about a surge in police vehicle pursuits. Yoav Gonen, Katie Honan, and Harry Siegel, The City This article was originally published on Aug…

Explore the Dormant Volcano Beneath Pozzuoli Italy

August 7, 2023 by Agostino Petroni A curtain of white vapor blurred the outline of Alessandro Santi as he bent over the edge of a gray bubbling pond in Pozzuoli, a city in southern Italy. In the thick sulfurous cloud,…

Tips for Getting More Repeat Customers to Your Bar

True success means attracting customers and encouraging them to come back time and time again. Get more repeat customers to your bar with these tips.