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Here's a regularly updated group of stories of interest from the New York Metro area, frequently with links to other news sources.
PSD Chief Jack McManus, center right, at a RIOC event in October.

From Medical Leave, PSD Chief McManus Sends Roosevelt Island Holiday Greetings

12/20/2018 - 21:08 Updated 25 weeks ago

"One of my favorite things is to walk down Main Street, saying 'Hi,' and wishing well for the holidays. However, since I can't be there personally that would be great," PSD Chief Jack McManus said, taking The Daily up on an offer to share his holiday greetings with our neighbors.

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You'd have to search far and wide to find a transportation hub entrance as filthy and disgusting as this one, across from a public school and luxury apartments yet.

We can do better than this: RIOC's Disgraceful Neglect of Motorgate Public Space

12/18/2018 - 09:45 Updated 10 weeks ago

Yesterday's opening of the 2019 Motorgate Gallery, reminds us that, as RIOC invests resources into neglected infrastructure, upgrading, fixing, creating anew, Roosevelt Island's most glaring example of civic neglect, the Motorgate Atrium and surrounding public spaces, present visitors as well as residents with a sordid blemish on Main Street's only significant intersection. 

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Our subway's at full service, this weekend, just not what you'd expect.

This Weekend's Subway Jumble: No F Trains But Better Service Anyway

12/13/2018 - 18:15 Updated 26 weeks ago

After weeks of rearranging travel to manage partial subway shutdowns, my heart sunk when I read, "Dec 14 - 17, 10:45 PM Fri to 4 AM Mon, F trains will be rerouted via the E in both directions between Roosevelt Av and 47-50 Sts because of station enhancements," on MTA's notice. Should I shout out to RIOC, pleading for Red Buses?

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Winter Wonderland Reindeer Greet Visitor Center Kiosk Visitors

RIHS Visitor Kiosk Expands Hours for the Holidays

12/12/2018 - 16:35

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Meet Chris Lewis: Cornell Tech café's Dynamic New Leader

Meet Chris Lewis: Cornell Tech café's Dynamic New Leader

12/10/2018 - 20:24

“I welcome you all to come by and say, Hi,” says Chris Lewis, Cornell Tech café’s new General Manager. “I am always available to discuss all things food!” We'll talk food first, but there’s more to our new neighbor than great things to eat.

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Happy Holidays from the Carter Burden Network

Happy Holidays from the Carter Burden Network

12/07/2018 - 17:11 Updated 27 weeks ago

Today, the Carter Burden Network, which over the past 2 1/2 years breathed fresh life into the Roosevelt Island Senior Center, sent a Happy Holidays "Thank you!" to their friends and supporters. They emphasized a brighter 2019 to come.

In the future for Roosevelt Island...?

Citi Bike for Roosevelt Island? The question just heated up

11/30/2018 - 09:57 Updated 28 weeks ago

Yesterday in a blockbuster for personal transportation, Mayor Bill di Blasio announced, "As part of the agreement that approves its acquisition of Motivate, Citi Bike’s parent company, Lyft will invest $100 million to improve and strengthen the system – which includes doubling Citi Bike’s service area and tripling the number of bikes in the next five years." How will this affect Roosevelt Island?

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A clean, fresh look for the entrance lobby.

Good news, F Train riders: 23rd Street Station reopens, and it's nifty

11/29/2018 - 23:36 Updated 28 weeks ago

Reopening the 23rd Station on 6th Avenue brings back the easy ride to TJ's, Michael's and Eataly, and it's even better with improved lighting, pleasing artwork and a clean appearance that just might stay that way. Have a look.

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Sid and Asteria Howard at work.

USATF Masters Hall of Fame's Sid Howard Steps Up at CBN/RISC

11/27/2018 - 23:34

Sid Howard, winner of 10 New York Road Runner age group Runner of the Year Awards, leads the club's popular walking group at the CBN/RI Senior Center on Friday mornings. His impact's such that CBN's recruited him lead a new program of their own. Get to know Coach Sid below along with important changes coming in December.

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City Council Member Ben Kallos last month on Roosevelt Island.

New York Times wants the State to follow Ben Kallos's lead

11/27/2018 - 09:51 Updated 29 weeks ago

Knowing New York City Council Members deserved pay raises to make them full time public servants, Ben Kallos wrote a bill that gained six additional sponsors. It brought radical change. In an editorial, the New York Times says a State commission should follow that example.

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A Personal Cure for Cancer? Not as Strange as You Think

Is it possible you’re unaware of a cancer cure, a natural, non-invasive one, that’s protected you, maybe saved your life, working this miracle without your ever knowing anything about it…? The idea’s not as strange as you think. Spontaneous remissions — “an unexpected improvement or cure from a disease that usually progresses” — from cancer … Continue reading A Personal Cure for Cancer? Not as Strange as You Think →

Henri Cartier-Bresson, Photography Pioneer

Originally posted on Assorted Ideas, Large & Small:
Even new to street photography, you’ll probably hear about Henri Cartier-Bresson. Cartier-Bresson didn’t invent street photography, not by any means, but his philosophy of the “decisive moment” defines it. Photo by Elina Sazonova on Pexels.com Cartier-Bresson Style/The Decisive Moment Cartier-Bresson grabbed me because what he wanted to…

#AscendWithPride, Four Freedoms Park, Roosevelt Island, New York City

A remarkable moment in time, #AscendWithPride, a sun-soaked expression of barriers torn down, folks of all ages and genders walking into FDR Four Freedoms Park to appreciate and share gay pride on Roosevelt Island in New York City. On a landmark day, FDR Four Freedoms Park added a fifth pillar, the freedom of sexual expression … Continue reading #AscendWithPride, Four Freedoms Park, Roosevelt Island, New York City →

Poem: Binghamton

Originally posted on Assorted Ideas, Large & Small:
Binghamton On assignment, not grounded, mind racing, legs pumping, feet pulling, watching, importing, analyzing, wanting to get it, get to the bottom of it, the unbroken, tumbling narrative. Fleeing fear in the dark, after midnight, stars strewn across a black sky, Little Dipper cold and unreachable, singing…

New York City Today, the Biggest Gay Pride Flag Ever

Last month, FDR Four Freedoms Park officials announced #Ascent With Pride, a June 15th celebration during Gay Pride Month in New York City. Today, one day early, the largest Gay Pride Flag in city history was in place and ready to welcome tomorrow’s visitors. Photo provided by Roosevelt Island Historical Society President Judith Berdy.
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