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The rhythm of island life. Reporting on what’s happening now. Fast, clear, and always in step with Roosevelt Island’s pulse.

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Aug 29, 2025 Roosevelt Island’s Fall for Arts Festival Returns with Color, Music, and Community Spirit By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Neighbors, it’s almost that magical time of year again when the leaves start to turn and…

Aug 28, 2025 Mark Your Calendars: RIOC’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Roosevelt Island Daily | The BeatBy Ericka O’Connell Hello, friends, Each September, Roosevelt Island pauses together in a moment of deep reflection.…

Aug 27, 2025 In Context: A Letter on Hunger, Community, and Compassion Dear neighbors, I’ve been thinking a lot this week about food, and about the fragility of our daily lives. You may have…

Aug 26, 2025 Final Word from the MTA: Hearings and What’s on the Table Hi friends, Ericka here ready to keep you all in the loop about what’s coming next on Roosevelt Island with that MTA…

Aug 25, 2025 Back-to-School Giveaway at Good Shepherd Plaza By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily A Warm Welcome Back to School Friends, as summer winds down and September creeps closer, our…

Aug 22, 2025 Summer at the Library: “Wet Hot American Summer” Closes Out the Season with Laughter By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Neighbors, it has been a joyful ride with our Roosevelt Island Library’s Summer at the Library…

Aug 21, 2025 $3 Subway Fare Coming in 2026 — What Roosevelt Island Riders Should Know By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hi neighbors, Ericka here with a timely heads-up for your wallets. Starting January 4, 2026, the subway…

Aug 20, 2025 In Context: Homelessness, Human Stories, and the Privilege of Local Safety on Roosevelt Island Welcome, neighbors! Every Wednesday, we take a step back to look deeper. Whether it’s a headline making waves or a local issue…

Aug 19, 2025 Goodbye Forever MetroCard, Hello OMNY By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello neighbors, Ericka here from The Beat! After three decades of flashes of yellow-and-blue, we’re fully stepping…

Aug 18, 2025 RIOC Extends Red Bus Service to Coler in New Pilot Program By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Happy August, friends! We’ve got some sweet news rolling in from RIOC. Starting this month, our…

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