RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Steam Plant

When the Air Changes

Eleanor Rivers’ article highlights the personal impact of construction and environmental changes on residents of Roosevelt Island, focusing on the experience of altered air quality. In contrast, another piece questions the lack of documentation regarding the demolition of the steam plant, exploring missing reports and the implications for the community’s safety narrative.

Unanimous Vote to Freeze Steam Plant Demolition Highlights a Big Week for the Community

Learn how the Roosevelt Island bike commute is changing daily habits as the East River bridges see a boom in cyclists. Find out how routines and safety are evolving.

Representation Is a Verb; CB8 meeting is tonight

Eleanor Rivers’ recent piece, When Representation Was the Promise, does something deceptively simple. It reminds us that representation was once spoken about on Roosevelt Island as an aspiration. Not a slogan.Not a press release.A promise. Her lens is personal and…