RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Matthew Katz

Benefit Concert: Matt Katz Performs for MSTDA at Howe Theatre

Musician and storyteller is only the start of what Matt Katz has done for Roosevelt Island. Now, an acoustic guitar in his lap, he showcases his talents, benefiting Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MSTDA) by David Stone The Roosevelt…

On September 11th, 2021, Americans joined in respect, but not on Roosevelt Island

It was September 11th, 2021, the twentieth anniversary of an American tragedy. Across the nation, in countless ceremonies, people joined together in respect and remembrance. But not on Roosevelt Island, where competing parties staged a pair of divisive spectacles. By…

Seawright brings Chuck Schumer to town, and Roosevelt Islanders make their cases

Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, got an enthusiastic welcome yesterday from guests invited by State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright. Her district includes the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island. Guests from the latter raised Schumer’s awareness. By David Stone…