We couldn’t know how badly RIOC’s crew damaged our historic row of cherry trees on the West promenade until blossoms lifted them out of winter.
Tag: Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms First Wave Begins Crest on Roosevelt Island
Although cherry blossoms first bloom on Roosevelt Island in March, the most consuming wave of pink buds is an April affair. The swell of breathtaking
Cherry Trees: Their Colorful History in America
Cherry trees are a popular type found in many yards and parks. They have a surprisingly short history in America, dating back to the early
The first big cherry blossom wave swamps Roosevelt Island
After a modest start in March, the first big wave of cherry blossoms opened in April, from one end of Roosevelt Island to the other.
Good for Cherry Blossoms – Cooler Weather Ahead
You may not be crazy about it, but cooler weather ahead is the best thing that can happen for cherry blossoms. Nutrients rise more slowly
A New Cherry Blossom Season Spawns a Look Ahead
Cherry blossom season runs from March through April on Roosevelt Island. The first burst of pink matures on the East Promenade, but at the same
Cherry Blossoms Begin a New Season Now for 2022
The annual outburst of cherry blossoms is Roosevelt Island’s most popular attraction, pulling visitors and grabbing attention on social media. But surprisingly, few know that
Never give up, Roosevelt Islanders. You can make things better…
You can make things better in our community, I realized recently, when two developments proved that awareness and action pay off. Sometimes. Life under the
Was the Cherry Tree Hacking Really Worse Than We Feared?
Last week, we reported on RIOC’s brutal cherry tree hacking, blown off as “pruning.” It was crude, unprofessional and mindless. But on follow up, we
THE DE-GREENING OF ROOSEVELT ISLAND – NOW, IT’S THE CHERRY TREES
A shocked resident sent The Daily a text. A RIOC crew was butchering the cherry trees across from Cornell Tech. The springtime beauties have thrilled
