Dog love blossomed on Main Street a few years ago when PupCulture opened its doors and – more importantly – windows. People love dogs. Roosevelt
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Hello, Queens? Districting Commission Chucks Roosevelt Island Chaos
It’s back to “Hello, Queens,” for Roosevelt Island as the City Council Districting Commission imploded yesterday. Freshly drawn maps were rejected, putting initial maps shoving
Are the Feds Deflecting UN Dangers Roosevelt Island’s Way?
UN dangers were on Roosevelt Islander Raye Schwartz’s mind when she emailed City Council Member Julie Menin as the General Assembly opened. The answer she
Unwind For Roosevelt Island, a Big Win Now In Districting Disarray
After forceful lobbying by local activists, a big win moved Roosevelt Island closer to sensible Common Council representation. Initial redistricting maps pushed the community, along
Common Sense About Face Masks Now That the Mandate Is Over
One of the worst results of dealing with the COVID epidemic is about face masks. How did a simple life-saving deed become political? Here on
Mayor Eric Adams Visits, Connects with Roosevelt Islanders
For the first time, Mayor Eric Adams sat and listened carefully as Roosevelt Islanders shared their concerns. State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright arranged the meeting
Affordable Art Weekend at Gallery RIVAA
Come and visit us at Gallery RIVAA for our Affordable Art Weekend coming up this Friday evening from 6-9 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11-5pm
Roosevelt Islanders Turn Out in Force at Districting Hearing
A City Council districting hearing last evening got a vocal, red force of Roosevelt Islanders intent on reversing preliminary maps moving the community into a
Upgrading Good Shepherd Plaza, Noise Gets Action
Upgrading Good Shepherd Plaza wasn’t easy, and the task is not yet done. But noise, plenty of it, got attention, and RIOC brought in the
Mediterranean Eatery: Now a Great New Food Option
For six months, Alan Kruvi worked, mostly quietly, building his Mediterranean Eatery on Main Street. An Island House resident, Kruvi finished earlier this month and
