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.

Opinion

Queens or Manhattan, Part 2: The Politics, Power, and Practical Reality of Who Governs Roosevelt Island

By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello again, neighbors. In Part 1, we asked a question rooted in daily life. Does Roosevelt Island function more like a Queens community than a Manhattan one? Today, we take that question a step…

Queens or Manhattan? Rethinking Where Roosevelt Island Truly Belongs

By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Good morning, neighbors. Here is a question many of us have quietly debated while waiting for the M train or driving across the Roosevelt Island Bridge. Should we still think of Roosevelt Island as…

“Let’s Get Our Act Together,” Says Judith Berdy, After CB 8 Tram Talk

Judith Berdy, well-known as a local historian, is also as plugged into other community streams of interest as anyone. She’s frequently quoted in publications where she’s considered a reliable resource for news stories. Here, she offers her thoughts on Roosevelt…