About: The RIOC Sucks Petition
The RIOC Sucks Petition hit my inbox early yesterday morning. I appreciate that the subject line made me laugh, but inside, the details lacked humor, facts and insight.
Jack McManus, Good Man, Big Heart, Died Today
My friend Jack McManus died today, RIOC announced, on April 14th, 2020. After a good fight, he left this life overnight, they said.
You Really Earned It: For Roosevelt Island A Big Thanks!
Thank you, Roosevelt Island, for caring, for your willingness to adapt, to care for others. And for being so strong in crisis.
What are we now, Roosevelt Island?
What are we now, Roosevelt Island? Through the lens of Covid-19, the question takes shape. When normal’s stripped back to essentials, who and what are we?
Hey, RIOC! Why You Must Save This Space Now
Hey, RIOC! Save this space! You’ve really blown it so far, but this is our space, entrusted to you. You owe us better than this.
Gallery RIVAA Roosevelt Island at 19, Better With Age
As Gallery RIVAA, the Roosevelt Island artist collective, turns the corner into its twentieth year, let’s look back… and forward to Vernissage XIX. Gallery RIVAA and Its Artists By David Stone I’ve covered the annual Vernissage at Gallery RIVAA for over a decade. Each year brings out a […]
Main Street Miracle Now Imagined On Roosevelt Island?
Is a miracle on Main Street possible for Roosevelt Island? After decades of disappointment, any major uptick might look like one, but can RIOC pull it off?
RIOC Upgrades Southpoint Park
RIOC Upgrades Southpoint Park, starting with the shoreline. Damaged by Super Storm Sandy, areas near the East River are unsafe. Phase 1 fixes that.
1619 Project Truth Telling Draws A Crowd At Gallery RIVAA
The 1619 Project at RIVAA, an ambitious effort to better reflect the African-American experience in American history, lands on Roosevelt Island. It’s the theme for this year’s Black History Month exhibit at Gallery RIVAA.
RI Cherry Blossom Festival Nixed
Any ideas about a Cherry Blossom Festival for Roosevelt Island this year got nixed yesterday. Last year’s organizers conceded defeat, without accepting responsibility for the 2019 fiasco. All around bungling did the trick.
