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.

Wildlife Freedom Foundation

A look back. It’s June, 2018, and RIOC Sparks the Cat Sanctuary Water Crisis and All That Follows

The cat sanctuary water crisis, caused for still unexplained reasons, flared in the late spring, of 2018. By the end of June, it ended, but repercussions vibrate into 2021 with dried-up water fountains and unanswered health concerns. As we put…

RIOC Fought the 2018 Cat Sanctuary Crisis with Boohooing and Evasion

The 2018 Cat Sanctuary crisis was resolved in December of that year. The state agency returned to its senses. But two years before that, RIOC’s first assault was just as mean, although more whiney and ridiculous. This is our report…

Cat Sanctuary Endangered: Is It Now RIOC Seeking Revenge?

The widely admired Roosevelt Island cat sanctuary in Southpoint Park is endangered. Known for its loving, unpaid animal care, it’s in trouble because its landlord, RIOC, suddenly wants money. After fifteen years of mutual support, is it legit or retaliation?…

Are RIOC’s Cat Wars Now Really Settled Or Just Delayed?

The RIOC Cat Wars return after a two year pause, a peaceful period disrupted by distrust and RIOC’s failure to work with residents. But what’s it all about? By David Stone Roosevelt Island News UPDATE, JULY 4TH, 2020: At RIOC’s…

How Will RIOC’s Awful Plan Destroy Southpoint Park?

RIOC’s plan for Southpoint Park took its major first step in 2020, after a presentation made to its board in October, 2019. Designers suggested Southpoint as becoming like Brooklyn Bridge Park, a heavy tourist draw down the river. The work…