After failing again at meeting public open meeting law requirements, RIOC, without explanation, stalled its October board meeting to the last Thursday of the month.
Month: October 2021
This Year, early voting begins on October 23rd.
Every NYC voter can vote early in person before Election Day. Voting early is convenient, fast, and flexible. Where to vote You must vote at your
Senator José Serrano’s disingenuous claims don’t cut it as RIOC board conflict deepens
As Jeffrey Escobar did the right thing as a nonresident, resigning from RIOC’s board of directors, State Senator José Serrano openly mislead the community about
The Ugly AVAC Breakdown Now Extends Trash Heaps Through Roosevelt Landings
The crisis caused by a nearly six month AVAC breakdown grew, this week,as the trash collection mess extended into Roosevelt Landings. Roosevelt Landings is the
Canadian Geese Graze Through a Gentle Autumn in Southpoint Park
As a slow and gentle autumn eases across New York, a small crew of Canadian Geese share the sunset in Roosevelt Island‘s Southpoint Park. The
You’re Invited: Public Opening Reception for Connie Tanner’s “The Roosevelts” at the Octagon Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 21 from 5-8 pm 2021 Venue: Octagon Gallery – 888 Main St. Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 Also from the Roosevelt Island
A Headless Roosevelt Island Lighthouse… Is It Still a Lighthouse?
The now headless Roosevelt Island Lighthouse poses a dilemma. Once a lighthouse loses its head, is it still a lighthouse? The Roosevelt Island Daily News
500 or Let Me Count the Ways Judith Berdy Has Helped Roosevelt Island
Thursday, October 21st, is a big, but quiet day. It marks the 500th day in which Judith Berdy stitched our community together since the pandemic
One Down. Doing the Right Thing, Escobar Resigns from RIOC Board
As we asked in September, Jeffrey Escobar resigns from the RIOC board, respecting the ethical conflict of serving while not being a resident. But in
RIOC Stonewalling Pokes a Finger in Governor Hochul’s Eye
Taking office in August, Governor Kathy Hochul promised increased openness among state agencies, but RIOC stonewalling increased. Either Hochul was blowing smoke or RIOC couldn’t
