Hi neighbors!

There’s a brand-new rhythm to the Roosevelt Island Daily beat, and I’m so excited to walk you through it. Whether you’re here for daily updates, curious about local governance, or just love a good Roosevelt Island story, our updated schedule is designed to keep you connected and in the know—every single week.

We’re calling it our new publishing beat—a clearer, more consistent schedule designed to keep you informed, inspired, and in touch with everything Roosevelt Island has to offer.

Your Roosevelt Island Daily Beat: Weekday Rundown

Starting now, I’ll be updating you every weekday with what’s happening right now. From ferry alerts to community events, local art shows to nonprofit initiatives, this is your go-to space for all things Roosevelt Island.

You can expect:

• Public service alerts and transit changes
• Local events, blood drives, and yoga classes
• Updates from Island nonprofits and community organizations
• And everything in between—if it’s on the Island, we’re on it!

Mondays at the Roosevelt Island Daily: A Deeper Beat

Each Monday, we’re thrilled to bring you rotating voices from our sister site, The Roosevelt Island Lighthouse. These thoughtful long-reads go beyond the bulletin board—they reveal the structures, stories, and people shaping Roosevelt Island’s future.

• Theo Gobblevelt: Every other Monday, Theo takes us into the legal and political landscape of our community. Whether it’s budget breakdowns, oversight meetings, or policy changes, he’s here to educate and empower Islanders who want to understand how things really work.
• Eleanor Rivers: Alternating Mondays, Eleanor crafts literary, immersive narratives based on real public meetings. Her award-winning storytelling style helps us feel the weight of community decisions—through character, detail, and atmosphere.

Together, they make Mondays a must-read for anyone invested in Roosevelt Island’s future.

Staying in the Loop While We Fine-Tune Our Beat

We’re still finalizing the perfect rhythm for our Roosevelt Island Daily beat, and that means we’ll be sending email updates sparingly—just enough to keep you informed without cluttering your inbox. Keep an eye out as we test what works best, and thank you for being part of this new chapter with us.

Want a quick look at our full content lineup? Head over to our homepage or explore our latest Roosevelt Island Daily articles.

Thanks for reading, neighbors. Whether you’re new to the Daily or have been with us from the beginning, this new beat is for you. Let’s keep building something beautiful together.

With warmth and local love,
Erika O’Connell

Susan Rosenthal, a Sacrificial Lamb?*

The woman Albany condemned, the room she failed to read and the friends who survived by leaving her behind.

Eleanor Rivers Oct 2, 2026

After Susan Rosenthal was fired, David Kraut would talk about almost anything except Susan. This was unusual because David could discuss a subject long after everyone else had exhausted both the subject and the available oxygen. When her name entered the conversation, however, he became careful. At first I mistook that restraint for discretion; later, I began to recognize guilt.

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