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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Stories that matter, from the heart of the East River.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

animal rescue

Facing Challenges in Animal Rescue: The Story of Rossana Ceruzzi

Rossana Ceruzzi tirelessly works to save animals on Roosevelt Island, overcoming challenges and opposition while garnering international support for her vital rehabilitation efforts.

An Island Didn’t Want Dogs But Now Some Rescue and Find Homes for Them

Rescues – now delivered to Roosevelt Island, mostly Shih Tzu dogs with long hair and short legs – find protection and new homes. It’s a remarkable switch for a community that shunned all dogs and still does in some unenlightened…

Keeping New Yorkers and Their Pets Together in Tough Times

More and more people are giving up their pets to city-run shelters due to housing insecurity — and in response, the city’s not-for-profit animal care and control agency has hired social workers to help New Yorkers keep their best friends. …