Was it RIOC retaliation against a Roosevelt Island mom who charged the state agency with racism, last week? Without prior warning or even an explanation,
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People and Paint: Summer Splash, Scenes from an Opening
People and Paint make the story of this invigorating summer breakout as Summer Splash opened. It’s summer, people away, but the crowd came anyway. By
Seawright brings Chuck Schumer to town, and Roosevelt Islanders make their cases
Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, got an enthusiastic welcome yesterday from guests invited by State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright. Her district includes the Upper
Getting to know the real Dr. Katherine Teets Grimm
Getting to know Dr. Katherine Teets Grimm, early on, was one the reasons I felt glad that I created the Roosevelt Island Daily News. It
Racism? In Pool Incident And Aftermath, Local Mom Accuses RIOC
A pool incident in Sportspark ricocheted into conflict with RIOC management that a local mom says confirms embedded racism. By day’s end, a troubling video
The secret behind the highest taxed community in America, the hidden Roosevelt Island RIOC Tax
The Roosevelt Island RIOC Tax…? No surprise if you’ve never heard of it, but it’s real. And effectively hidden. All residents cough it up, every
RIOC folds, finally inviting residents to the FDR Hope Memorial opening, but you must sit on the grass
After days of public shaming, RIOC folds, telling residents a little about the event, but demanding that they sit on the grass. By David Stone
The beat goes on (and on), more maskless Red Bus riders ignored by RIOC…
A concerned resident, yesterday, reported yet another maskless Red Bus rider ignored by RIOC’s driver. Locally, the beat goes on as Delta virus threats rise.
MSTDA Puts Creative Stamp On Shakespeare’s Richard II
Eye-popping photos by Irina Hage (Irina Island Images) show how Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MSTDA) takes Shakespeare’s Richard II on a joy ride.
Reimagining Shakespeare’s RICHARD ll at MSTDA by acclaimed director/actor Steven Eng
DATES/TIMES/LOCATION When: July 16th 7:00 pm July 17th 2pm & 7pm July 18th 5pm Where: THE HOWE THEATRE in the Roosevelt Island Cultural Center, 548
