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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

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RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

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Roosevelt Island Ideas Worth Killing Right Now – Helix Bike Ramp

The Helix bike Ramp’s been kicking around since at least 2019. Who first cooked it up is not clear, but its now departed champion is. It’s such a bad idea, it’s no wonder that only former RIOC AVP Prince Shah…

Genius: Haynes Now Puts the Glom on the Palace of Versailles Bike Ramp

With little doubt, the Palace of Versailles Bike Ramp is the worst project plan RIOC has coughed up since Pataki-appointee Jerry Blue tried parking a Marriott Hotel at Roosevelt Island’s southern tip. And now RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes has…

Significant meetings Zoom forward for Roosevelt Island tonight

A pair of significant meetings take place virtually on Zoom this evening. Both have significant impact on the community’s future.

About The Helix Bike Ramp RIOC Plans Forcing On Us Now Without Community Consent

This year, RIOC plans forcing a dangerous helix bike ramp on Roosevelt Island without community consent. And it’s not just that. In fact, the state’s rushing through the worst of all proposals, justifying it with twisted logic and falsehoods. By…