In a new solo show opening Sunday, From the Island of Art, pastelist Georgette Sinclair shares her painterly passion for Roosevelt Island.
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RIOC’s April 2023 Board Meeting is odd in several ways. For many Roosevelt Islanders, it may also be disappointing. Here’s a look
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Although visitors still flock to Roosevelt Island, mainly in April, the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Festival is a no-go in 2023. It’s
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At the peak of his success, RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes explains how under his direction, “Roosevelt Island has reemerged as a
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In baseball, it’s three strikes and you’re out. But with MTA track work schedules, the rules are either flexible or unknown. And
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For activist City Council Member Julie Menin, springing into action this month means addressing issues and inviting the community into the process.
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It was a cataclysm shaking Roosevelt Island. A sunny Friday began with Susan Rosenthal in RIOC’s CEO chair, but by rush hour,
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A month ago, the MTA posted what Roosevelt Islanders saw as a subway nightmare during a track replacement project. The community protested,
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“Another white guy bites the dust” was an early reaction when discovering that Robert Henry, for eight years a staff accountant at
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One day, Susan Rosenthal was running RIOC with authority. She was generally well-liked while she handled the difficult balance between state and
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Careless reporting, posted elsewhere on social media, claims that RIOC “rescinded” the new, unaffordable Sportspark member fees. That’s not true, and closer
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Over the last ten years, RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes left a trail of enemies behind after ruining or damaging many careers.
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My insurance says my cancer drugs aren’t “medically necessary.” No one should have to fight for care like this.
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Walk down any street in New York City, the art capital, and find yourself in the midst of art in some form
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City Council Member Julie Menin delivered a safer, resurfaced bike lane for the Roosevelt Island Bridge. Now, the “cheese-grater” ride is finally
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It’s no secret that climate change is real, and it’s happening right now. The effects are already felt by humans and the
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Have you ever had sex in a car? Well, it turns out that lots of people have. But what about while in
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A rough, gray sky, exposed by the first light of day, hung windless above the concrete and glass skyline thrown 500 feet
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It’s that time of year again! The time when the air gets crisp, the leaves change color, and everyone starts complaining about
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It’s the city’s catch-all hotline, and for 20 years the 311 system has helped connect New Yorkers to city services — and
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After a life-threatening crash that sent a van into the East River, we wrote, “RIOC installed speed bumps on that stretch, but
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Under blue skies, active repairs of damages caused by corrosive saltwater were underway at Eleanor’s Pier. The deteriorations are far more extensive
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A Time Out survey last year found New York City as the second dirtiest city in the world. Because #1 is Rome,
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After a mild winter, cherry blossoms in snow may be a first for Roosevelt Island. At least in recent memory. At that,
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A pattern developed. Then, Roosevelt Island’s collapsing infrastructure reached a new high in negligence as a large section of Eleanor’s Pier fell
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For many high-paid executives, working late is the rule, not the exception. For RIOC President/CEO Seldom Seen Shelton J. Haynes, it’s the
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Opening on Thursday, February 2nd, Essence Creations is showcased in a free opening reception on Saturday, February 4th from 6:00 to 9:00
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The Sportspark opening got pushed way back again as RIOC posted a smiley-face Advisory explaining nothing. A long-promised 2022 opening went up
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The Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association (RIVAA) invites the community to RIVAA Gallery for our annual Holiday Show. “Come celebrate the season
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The MTA is sniffing around on testing pee-detection technology that alerts staff to clean wet and smelly messes in subway elevators. Richard
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Judith GrahamDecember 13, 2022 Republished with Permission: The Roosevelt Island Daily News When you think about the future, do you expect good
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In April 2016, government auditors asked a Blue Cross Medicare Advantage health plan in Minnesota to turn over medical records of patients
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New York City is one of the most exciting places in the world. There’s always something to do, whether you’re looking for
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Are greedy corporate CEOs driving inflation? It might seem like a stretch, but the fact is, their behavior has a major impact
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We have all heard the phrase “pursuit of happiness”, but what does it really mean? Is it a state of mind or
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City Council Member Julie Menin delivered a safer, resurfaced bike lane for the Roosevelt Island Bridge. Now, the “cheese-grater” ride is finally
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As the “tripledemic” of flu, COVID and RSV hit New York City hard, officials strongly advise face masks in specific situations. Showing
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