RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Island insights that go beyond the tram.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Nobody beats the Wiz

Roosevelt Island’s Transformation: From Luxury Plans to Serenity

The old marketing slogan “Nobody beats the Wiz” may have once been linked to Roosevelt Island, but now it’s just a memory. Despite past real estate development threats, the area is now a serene and green space, thanks to the FDR Four Freedoms State Park. Plans for a new pedestrian promenade and ferry terminal also promise a bright future for the island.