RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Stories that matter, from the heart of the East River.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Roosevelt Island Daily Polls

Our New Tram Poll: Over Half Vote “Help!”

In October, in The Daily, readers registered their opinions in a new Tram Poll. Unexpectedly during the voting period, multiple incidents of cabins swinging out of control occurred while RIOC and partner, Leitner-POMA, issued assurances that the Tram was safe….

Speak Up: Rank the Roosevelt Island Tram Experience Now

The Roosevelt Island Tram is under new, significant pressures with an increasing influx of tourists and a partial F Train Shutdown. We’d like to hear from you about how it’s going. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Please register your vote…

All the Votes Are In – 92.8% Want RIOC’s Shelton J. Haynes Out

The numbers in our monthlong poll, heavily leaned toward wanting Haynes out, were shocking from Day One. As readers voted, we anticipated a change in voting with supporters coming out in favor of RIOC’s CEO, but the opposite happened. The…

Take the Poll: Is a Bike Ban the Right Idea for Roosevelt Island Promenades Now?

Roosevelt Island promenades reflect the traditional intent: They are there for walking, but times change. Other users, especially bikes, share the space. This raises a lot of issues, from safety to comfort, and we’re offering a poll, asking your opinion.