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.

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.