RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Daily beats from a quieter Manhattan.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

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Big Difference: Two Years Ago, Foodtown Grand Opening Made It Official

February 1st, 2020, Foodtown’s Grand Opening announcement answered the long held wishes of Roosevelt Island residents. The much criticized Gristedes supermarket, along with the reviled John Catsimatidis, were out. The truth differed from the appearance, but that went mostly unnoticed….

Better Times Flashback: One Year Ago, Last Checkout Lines at Gristedes

A long, troubled relationship ended in the early days of 2020. Lots of upheaval lay ahead, but this worked out well for Roosevelt Island. Foodtown quickly filled the gap and earned our trust.