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

Book Review: In Bluefin Tuna, Fisheries Science Is Never Neat

July 28, 2023 by Ben Goldfarb Spend enough time in the world of fisheries science, and you’re likely to hear an adage, coined by a researcher named John Shepherd, that neatly encapsulates the field’s uncertainty. Counting fish, the saying goes,…

New York’s MTA cracks down on fare evaders

(The Center Square) — New York’s largest public transit system is cracking down on fare evaders, who cost the state nearly $700 million in lost revenue last year. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has rolled out a new plan to tackle…

Adams unveils $500M ‘blueprint’ for reducing gun violence

(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is taking aim at gun violence in the city with a nearly $500 million spending plan that seeks to address what he views as its root causes. The Blueprint for…

Spectrum, RIVAA’s New Members Show, Opening Reception on Saturday

Gallery RIVAA’s summer members show, Spectrum, welcomes everyone for an opening reception on Saturday, August 5th. From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., meet the artists and see what they’ve been up to this year. Get a first look at Spectrum on…

NYC’s Right to Shelter Implodes as Mayor Adams Warns ‘It’s Not Going to Get Any Better’

City Hall is talking cryptically about the ‘next phase’ after dozens of arriving migrants spent the weekend waiting in the heat and without access to a bathroom to be let into the city’s ‘welcome center.’ Gwynne Hogan, The City This…

AVAC Story – Disney World Success While Roosevelt Island Rolls Downhill

Earlier this year, The Daily along with historian Judith Berdy worked with Business Insider on an AVAC story. It begins with a history, but ends with a hopeful future. Roosevelt Island is pretty much stranded in the middle. The AVAC…

Cat-astrophic Crowding Shuts City Animal Shelters to New Arrivals

Animal Care Centers of NYC cites ‘critical capacity issues’ as it grapples with a surge in people giving up pets, many due to financial pressures. Katie Honan, The City This article was originally published on Aug 1 5:00am EDT by…