amNew York Story: Retail finds Roosevelt Island

Today's amNew York features a story in their Real Estate section.. The photos featured are of the new Duane Reade and a shot of the Riverwalk buildings under construction taken from the Tram. The articles focuses on the dichotomy of living here without substantial retail operations relative to the population and location. Apparently the reporter consulted our own Roosevelt Islander on his experiences of living here.

Friday Evening - Local Linkage

The idea is to highlight local stories concerning this Island that I have not perhaps touched on today and also events or happenings here on the Island or on either shore of the East River that may be of interest to readers.

Duane Reade to Open Post Labor Day (Roosevelt Islander)

RIOC to study public bathroom situation (Roosevelt Islander)

Free Music at LIC Bar Sunday 4-7:30pm (Joey in Astoria)
(accessible via Q103 on Vernon Blvd)

Pan Arts Festival at Socrates Park - Sat & Sun 12-7pm (Joey in Astoria)
(next to CostCo up Vernon Blvd)