Hoping to start a tradition, the first Roosevelt Island Film Festival opens on Friday June 25th, with its first shows. Featured films run in the
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Of picnic tables and Om, the return of Roosevelt Day 2021
Time and circumstances limited Roosevelt Island Day 2021, but clearly, folks were happy over being back. RIOC organized it on short notice and with limited
Nonprofit anxiety now skyrocketing as RIOC seizes more public space
As RIOC seizes more public space, it’s at the expense of local community groups, and many are worried. Even before the Blackwell House takeover, the
Pandemic Meets Thoughtful Artist. The Results Are Absorbing and Beautiful
Absorbing and beautiful best describes the recent artistry of Georgette Sinclair. “In every piece of art that I created I put a piece of my
Trump’s Paycheck Protection Program and the future of Roosevelt Island farms
The future for Roosevelt Island farms grew rosier when Trump’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) came through for one. Editor’s note: Not a joke. By David
Who got big coronavirus PPP loans for Roosevelt Island?
A review of PPP loans for Roosevelt Island raises some interesting issues. Like “They got how much for what?” and “Who the hell is that?”
Good News: Roy Eaton, 91, passed the coronavirus crisis, now back in action
Few things brighten a walk on Main Street as much as seeing Roy Eaton, 91, then chatting in the warmth of his smile. Roy is
The First Roosevelt Island Film Festival Opens on June 25th
Brainchild of Roosevelt Islander Daniel Jordano and filmmaker Toni Vitalie, the first Roosevelt Island Film Festival (RIFF) opens June 25th in the Howe Theatre. This
Coming Up: Introspective Retrospection, Georgette Sinclair at Gallery RIVAA
Introspective Retrospection, a solo exhibit by pastelist Georgette Sinclair, opens next weekend at Roosevelt Island’s Gallery RIVAA. This show is the product of a COVID
Scenes from “Onlooking, New York Street Photography” Mircea Nicolescu, Bucharest, Romania
Courtesy of photographer Mircea Nicolescu, we’re sharing some scenes from Onlooking, New York Street Photography, his just opened show in Bucharest, Romania. Roosevelt Island Daily
