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.

Rivercross

Rivercross Board Elections Announced

Rivercross Board Elections: Nominations Now Open The 2025 Rivercross board elections are officially underway, and it’s time for Roosevelt Island residents to get involved. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Rivercross Tenants’ Corp. will host its annual Board of Directors election…

Roosevelt Island Pioneers, the Enock Family, and Their Legacy

A New York Post article focused on the sale price the Enock family banked from selling their longtime home in Rivercross. But the story is deeper and wider than the real estate deal. This family helped make a closely-knit community…

What is brutalist architecture? A Roosevelt Island history

In my New York City neighborhood, brutalist architecture forms the residential foundation. Buildings planned and built in the 1970s were brutalist in design, a style favoring utility over embellishments. But despite the unfortunate name, brutalism on Roosevelt Island has shown…