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.

Women of Distinction

2 Roosevelt Islanders Are Women of Distinction – Seawright WOD ’23

Every year, state assembly member Rebecca Seawright praises a distinguished group as Women of Distinction. This year, WOD ’23, two active community members make the list: Susana del Campo Perea and Yulisa Santana. The ceremony for the awards is on…

Join Rebecca Seawright Tomorrow As She Honors Gov. Kathy Hochul and Six Others: “Exceptional Women in Service”

Tuesday, November 9th at 11:00, State Assembly Member renews an annual event. For 2021, she presents Governor Kathy and six others with this important award. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Presents Governor Kathy Hochul on Nov….

Roosevelt Islander Wendy Hersh Gets Women of Distinction Nod from Senator Serrano

Way back in 1973, at the behest of the late great Bella Abzug, congress designated August 26th as Women’s Equality Day. This year, state senator José Serrano recognized the day as well as Wendy Hersh by awarding her his district’s…

Four Roosevelt Islanders Honored As “Women of Distinction”

This week, New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright honored four Roosevelt Islanders as “Women of Distinction.” The annual awards take place during women’s history month in March 2021. By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News “We celebrate women today…