RI DAILY

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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

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Elections

Historic Shift at City Hall – A New Era Begins for Roosevelt Island and New York City

By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello, friends! Our community on Roosevelt Island watched closely last night as New York City voters turned out in record numbers and charted a new course at City Hall. The key takeaway: the election…

In Context: What Happens After the Vote

By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello friends and neighbors! Today marks a major moment for our community as we cast our ballots. As we step into voting day together, it’s just as important to understand what happens after Election Day….

Tomorrow Is Election Day — Our Community Goes to the Polls!

By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello friends and neighbors — our big day is nearly here! With New York City Board of Elections confirming that Election Day for the 2025 general election is set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, we’re…

Early Voting Starts Tomorrow — Here’s What You Need to Know

By Ericka O’Connell, The Beat | The Roosevelt Island Daily Hi friends — just a quick note from The Beat: early voting for the 2025 General Election begins tomorrow, Saturday, October 25. Whether you’re new to Roosevelt Island or a longtime neighbor,…

The Races that Matter: Mayoral Showdown + Key Contests in the 2025 General Election

By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Welcome back, neighbors and happy Tuesday of Election Week on The Beat!, did you register to vote already?.Today, we zoom out from our island to look at the bigger picture: Who’s running, what’s at stake, and how…

Your Guide to Voting in the 2025 General Election — Roosevelt Island Edition

By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Welcome, neighbors! This week on The Beat, we’re dedicating our coverage to one of the most important events of the year, the 2025 General Election. Each day, we’ll explore a different piece of the puzzle: how…

Rivercross Board Elections Announced

Rivercross Board Elections: Nominations Now Open The 2025 Rivercross board elections are officially underway, and it’s time for Roosevelt Island residents to get involved. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Rivercross Tenants’ Corp. will host its annual Board of Directors election…

What to Know About the 2025 Elections in New York City

The embattled mayor’s reelection fight is far from the only contest on the ballot. By Rachel Holliday Smith An early-voting site was open at the Queens Borough Community College for the Congressional District 3 special election, Feb. 9. 2024. Credit: Alex Krales/THE…

Eric Adams Had Few Answers for Auditors Ahead of Campaign Cash Denial

Adams’ campaign repeatedly ignored auditor inquiries about questionable funding sources, raising skepticism about its transparency and legality, resulting in denied matching funds for his reelection bid.

Trump Supporters Exult in the NYC Neighborhoods Where He Gained the Most

In the 2024 election, support for Donald Trump increased significantly in New York City, while backing for Kamala Harris declined sharply, reflecting shifting voter priorities focused on the economy and safety.