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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

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RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Month: January 2025

Apartment Dwellers, Avoid These Winter Heating Hazards to Stay Safe

Beware of space heaters, using your oven and stove as a furnace and more. By Rachel Kahn Jan 23 5:00am EST Pedestrians trudge through the snow during an early-winter storm, Jan. 6, 2025. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY As below-freezing temperatures hit the…

Signs Your Salon Is Ready for a Second Location

Is it time to spread your wings and open a second location for your salon? Watch out for these signs to determine if you’re ready for expansion.

Krueger Now Joins Seawright, Supporting Priority Boarding on the Tram

Senator Liz Krueger supports priority boarding for Tram passengers from Roosevelt Island, criticizing RIOC’s lack of community engagement and urging bureaucratic change for resolution implementation.

Why a Tidy Laundry Room Will Make Your Life Easier

Tidy up your laundry routine. Upgrade your space with slatwall shelves and hooks, free up clutter, and make laundry day faster and more functional.

What to Know About the 2025 Elections in New York City

The embattled mayor’s reelection fight is far from the only contest on the ballot. By Rachel Holliday Smith An early-voting site was open at the Queens Borough Community College for the Congressional District 3 special election, Feb. 9. 2024. Credit: Alex Krales/THE…

Esther Needs a Home. Yours May Need Esther. Adopt a Great, Loving Cat Today

Esther, a charming and playful two-year-old cat, seeks a loving home. She’s affectionate, people-friendly, and promises endless entertainment. Don’t miss out on this delightful companion.

Chief Brown’s New Tram Crowding Plan Is Remarkable: It’s Worse Than Nothing

Chief Brown’s Tram plan shows RIOC’s cluelessness. With inadequate safety measures and nonexistent personnel, it’s a hollow gesture that fails to address chronic crowding.

Assorted Ideas

What is a Mining Pool and How to Join It?

A crypto pool is a platform where individual miners combine their computational resources to increase their chances of solving complex mathematical problems and earning cryptocurrency rewards. Mining pools have become an integral part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, particularly in proof-of-work…

Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington

The incoming Trump administration’s potential crackdown on processed foods raises skepticism. Historically resistant to regulation, Big Food faces bipartisanship pressure, with promises of lawsuits and legislative action. Nonetheless, the influence of food industry lobbying and the FDA’s sluggishness cast doubt on any genuine change, suggesting a complex battle ahead with ambiguous outcomes.

Fix RIOC? First, Start with the Board

The RIOC board is a Jurassic disaster, perpetually failing to govern. Senator Krueger must act decisively to replace these relics and revitalize Roosevelt Island’s future.