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In Context: Why Independent Media Still Matters After the Don Lemon Arrest

Feb 4, 2026 erickaoconnell

Friends, this week the national news cycle delivered a story that has been buzzing far beyond its original coverage. Former CNN journalist and now independent reporter Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles…

Jan 14, 2026 In Context: How the Anti-ICE Protests and Trump Administration’s Enforcement Surge Touch Our Community Welcome, neighbors! Today in Context we’re looking at the recent unrest tied to immigration enforcement and protests here in New York City…

Jan 7, 2026 In Context: When History Echoes — Why America’s Venezuela Intervention Matters By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello, neighbors! Today we look deeper at one of the most consequential foreign policy moments in recent…

Dec 17, 2025 In Context: What the Federal Reserve’s December Rate Decision Means for Our Neighbors Welcome, neighbors! Every Wednesday, we take a step back to look deeper. Whether it is a headline making waves or a local…

Nov 19, 2025 In Context: What Happens After a Government Shutdown By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Welcome, neighbors! Every Wednesday, we take a step back to look deeper. Whether it’s a headline…

Nov 12, 2025 In Context: What Senate Movement Means for the Government Shutdown By Ericka O’Connell | The Roosevelt Island Daily Welcome, neighbors! Every Wednesday, we take a step back to look deeper. Whether it…

Nov 4, 2025 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…

Oct 29, 2025 In Context: When Federal Food Aid Hits the Pause Button — What It Means for Our Island By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Welcome, neighbors! Every Wednesday, we step back together to look deeper into the news and what it…

Oct 22, 2025 In Context: Quiet but Powerful — Roosevelt Island’s Everyday Voices of Democracy By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Welcome, neighbors! Every Wednesday, we take a step back to look deeper. Whether it’s a headline making…

Oct 15, 2025 In Context: Protecting the Right to Vote and Why It Matters in 2025 and Beyond By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Welcome, neighbors! Every Wednesday on The Beat, we step back to take a deeper look. This week,…

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