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.

Optimism

Eight Ways the World is Becoming Healthier and More Peaceful: A Glimpse into Our Brighter Future

In a world where negative headlines dominate the news cycle, let’s take a step back and recognize the progress made in recent years. From improvements in global health to strides toward peace, there are many reasons for optimism about the…

Are You an Optimist? Could You Learn to Be? Your Health May Depend on It.

Judith GrahamDecember 13, 2022 Republished with Permission: The Roosevelt Island Daily News When you think about the future, do you expect good or bad things to happen? If you weigh in on the “good” side, you’re an optimist. And that…

REALITY CHECK: MAGNIFICENT THINGS HAPPENED IN 2021

Feeling bleak? Well, 2021 wasn’t all bad. In fact, mainstream media — hooked on negative clickbait — didn’t tell you, but magnificent things happened in 2021. Here are a few astounding things ordinary people won at home and abroad.  By Peter…

TWO TIMELESS TRUTHS FOR THESE TRYING TIMES

These maxims might help all of us get a grip, step back from hopelessness, and push ahead. By Jim Hightower | January 13, 2021 This article was originally posted in OtherWords.