In the April 29 issue of The Wire, Margie Smith, the chair of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s Governance Committee, is...

On May 22, 2017, an unspeakable act of horror occurred halfway around the world that is reverberating throughout the hearts and minds of...

DASH (Disabled Association Support for the Homebound, Disabled & Seniors) is a small organization on Roosevelt Island with big-hearted...

The 2017 Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Festival was a tremendous success! Attendance at Four Freedoms Park exceeded 5,000 people, who...

With the start of spring, it’s a beautiful time to be on Roosevelt Island! Just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see many of you...

On Thursday, May 4, I will be giving a talk on the New York Health Act, arguably one of the most significant pieces of legislation to...

It’s show season at Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance (MST&DA), my favorite and busiest time of year. From the outside, you may not...

RIRA President Jeff Escobar on the importance of Islanders' voices being heard by the Governor, as well as a thank you to the organizers

Joyce Short explains what's a stake in the upcoming Island-wide election to recommend members for the RIOC Board of Directors.

In a brightly lit room overlooking the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 11 musicians warm up their instruments and grouse good-naturedly...

For as long as I can remember, I have loved the company of older people, starting with my grandparents. Their experience, their wisdom,...

Community Column: Girl Scout Troop 3001 The mission of the Girl Scouts of the USA is to “build girls of courage, confidence, and...

On March 1, the Common Council of the Roosevelt Island Resident Association (RIRA) unanimously adopted a resolution on the protection of...

At the beginning of its current term, the Roosevelt Island Residents Association Common Council elected to expand its previous Youth...

Happy 2017! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and that you have been staying safe and warm during the recent snow storms. 2017 is an...