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.

Paul Krikler

Support Priority Boarding Resolution on Roosevelt Island Tram at CB8

Support the Priority Boarding Resolution on January 15th! Your voice matters—register to speak, and let’s pressure the CB8 Board for a win on Roosevelt Island!

Krueger and Seawright Community Board 8 Meeting: Advocating for Roosevelt Island

Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright will meet with Roosevelt Islanders on July 1st at 6:30 p.m. to address governance issues. The community seeks direct elections for RIOC board members and a say in the Master Lease extension. Join this important conversation for positive change and democratic representation.

Roosevelt Island Revolt: Residents Call for Governance Changes Amid Corporation Chaos

Recent turmoil and long-term dysfunction at the state-appointed Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation has locals clamoring for new rules in the East River. By Gabriel Poblete THE CITY “This story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get the latest New…

UPDATE: Roosevelt Island’s Future – Viewed From the Big Island Across the River

For a larger audience, Roosevelt Island’s future will be the topic of discussion when CB8 Zooms on Friday, February 16th. Journalist and Community Board 8 member Lori A. Bores chats with RIOC Board Member Ben Fhala and CB8 representative Paul…

Can we talk… with RIOC? CB8 invites Roosevelt Island engagement

Community Board 8 (CB8) Roosevelt Island committee chair, Paul Krikler, opens a window next week where the community can connect. That’s not just with RIOC, but it’s also with each other and a shot at powering up. by David Stone…

Why Roosevelt Islanders need direct voting for the RIOC Board

I moved to Roosevelt Island in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. I was already fairly familiar with Roosevelt Island but I was most struck by two things in my first few months here: OpEd: Paul Krikler The Roosevelt…