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TRANSIT: F Trains, Roosevelt Island Tram, NYC Ferry and Q102 running normally for Roosevelt Island. 

Spacious living without compromise...
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Opinion

Bicycle riders on the sidewalk in front of PSD offices.

Bicycle safety...? What bicycle safety?

07/20/2019 - 09:49 Updated 1 day ago

Coincidentally, just a half-hour before getting word from DOT that Citi Bike is coming to Roosevelt Island, without hitches, I witnessed some of the grossest misconduct by bike riders on Main Street to date. Couple what you're about to see with Public Safety's near total blindness to the issues, the result is trouble ahead.

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Features

Ben Kallos, in one of countless Roosevelt Island visits, helps celebrate the Tram's 40th birthday in 2016.

Ben Kallos running at full speed, but where's he going...?

07/11/2019 - 09:28 Updated 1 week ago

"We are kicking off our campaign for 2021 with a Guggenheim Gala," City Council Member Ben Kallos declared, inviting donors to celebrate his birthday in February at a Guggenheim Gala. Guests forked over a minimum of $175 to help Ben dance past 38. But somewhere in the shuffle, he failed to tell us what the fundraising was all about. So, we asked around.

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Island News

Planned for Roosevelt Island in the "near future."

DOT: Roosevelt Island will get Citi Bike without extra fees

07/20/2019 - 08:57 Updated 1 day ago

"To clarify, Roosevelt Island is included in the expansion and due to the deal with Lyft to expand Citi Bike, Roosevelt Island Operating Corp is not obligated to pay for docking stations," a DOT spokesperson wrote to The Daily yesterday. The obstacles for bike sharing here are gone.

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Assorted Ideas

Bad Moving Day Photos

Was it a Bad Moving Day or did they just take on more than they could handle? How did this Bad Moving Day happen? How did they get here with that? On a weekday, mid month, I didn’t expect to see anyone moving furniture, not without professional help. But there they were. A basic bed … Continue reading Bad Moving Day Photos →

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Penguins arrested sushi bar invasion

Two penguins were arrested in a sushi bar invasion, this week, according to a story in USA Today. Wellington, New Zealand police say the waddling lawbreakers were searching for free food or a nesting place. Maybe both. Did you know about the annual duck parade? July is mating season for penguins, and they are always hungry. … Continue reading Penguins arrested sushi bar invasion →

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Around New York City

Visual surprises in Four Freedoms Park: Brooke DiDonato leads a photo workshop, Filling in the Blanks, on July 25th at 6:30.

Picture the Park: Brooke DiDonato Leads Free Photo Workshop

07/22/2019 - 08:59

FDR Four Freedoms Park reminds us it's more than a place for quiet reflection with a final Summer Sunset Thursday event for the season. On Thursday, Brooke DiDonato challenges photographers to "fill in the blanks" in a free photo workshop.

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