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: May 2024

Managing Feline Herpesvirus in Cats: Symptoms, Spread, and Prevention

Feline herpesvirus (FHV-1), also known as feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection in cats, causing symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and eye discharge. It spreads through direct contact and can stay dormant for life, but stress or illness can reactivate it. Vaccination and hygiene help prevent and manage the virus.

5 Ways To Prevent Employee Injuries in the Logging Industry

You can help make logging work much safer by taking the right precautions. Discover five ways to prevent employee injuries in the logging industry.

12 of 28 City Marshals Cited for Unprofessionalism, Antisemitic Remarks or Other Misdeeds

From booting the wrong cars to seizing funds outside their jurisdiction, a dozen current city marshals have been sanctioned by the Department of Investigation since 2018. By Greg B. Smith May 28 5:00am EDT In December 2019, City Marshal Howard…

5 Things To Check During a Warehouse Safety Inspection

Is your next warehouse safety inspection coming up? Make sure to add these key areas to your checklist to ensure a safe and secure workplace for all.

Navigating Change: Challenges and Failings at RIOC’s Public Safety Department

If anyone wants proof that RIOC’s Public Safety Department needs change, resident attendance at last week’s “community engagement meeting” should do it. Only a dozen showed up while a little under 12,000 declined the invitation. (See a video of the…

Should We Downsize the Dudes Now?

The idea of a gender-balanced utopia, though humorous, raises thought-provoking questions about violence and genetic engineering. However, the solution lies in fostering communication and equality, not in manipulating chromosomes. Embracing differences and working towards a peaceful coexistence for all genders is the real goal.

Benefit Concert: Matt Katz Performs for MSTDA at Howe Theatre

Musician and storyteller is only the start of what Matt Katz has done for Roosevelt Island. Now, an acoustic guitar in his lap, he showcases his talents, benefiting Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MSTDA) by David Stone The Roosevelt…

Is Poetry, My First Love, Dead?

If poetry isn’t dead, it’s scarcely breathing. Does anyone read it anymore? Why would they? by David Stone Robert Frost was a household name when I grew up with dreams of writing poetry. So was Carl Sandburg. In our house,…

3 Essential Crowd Management Tips for Events

Evaluate the essential crowd management tips for events so you can curate large gatherings that are safe, comfortable, and exciting for all attendees.

How a Hotel Developer Bought Her Way Into Eric Adams’ World – Then Won Favors From City Hall

Weihong Hu poured money into Adams’ campaigns and enlisted two of the mayor’s close associates to work with her companies. She then landed business deals and favorable decisions from the Adams administration, an investigation by THE CITY, The Guardian US,…