RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Island insights that go beyond the tram.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Celebrations

Dingus Day: A Splashy Celebration of Spring and Polish Heritage

Dingus Day, also spelled Dyngus Day, is a unique and colorful celebration observed on Easter Monday in Polish-American communities across the United States and Canada. This day blends the traditions of springtime renewal with a playful twist, making it a…

Get Happy! It’s Dyngus Day, Even If You’re Not Polish

There’s probably no holiday that’s more about simple joys and fun than Dyngus Day. I never heard about it growing up, but when I moved to Buffalo with its big Polish population, I couldn’t miss it. Although it’s traditional, anyone…