Tram operations will cost Roosevelt Islanders at least a million dollars in the RIOC budget for 2023-24. But it’s hidden, never clearly exposed in the
Month: September 2022
So, What Happened to the Haynes Tapes Used in Firing Susan Rosenthal?
Where are the Haynes tapes, if they ever existed at all? The state referred to them in justifying the immediate dismissal of then-President/CEO Susan Rosenthal
Some Good News Now From Julie Menin: It’s Participatory Budgeting Season
“Participatory Budgeting just started and people can submit ideas by October 17th.” That’s the good news from City Council Member Julie Menin’s office. Unique to
Taking Action on Main Street When Dog Love Is Too Much Even for the Dogs
Dog love blossomed on Main Street a few years ago when PupCulture opened its doors and – more importantly – windows. People love dogs. Roosevelt
Is Covid ‘Under Control’ in the US? Experts Say Yes
Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact and Jeff Cercone, PolitiFactSeptember 26, 2022 Republished with Permission: The Roosevelt Island Daily News Promise: “I’m never going to raise the white
No Motorized Vehicles on the West Promenade… Except
When it comes to motorized vehicles, RIOC has two standards. Cars, trucks and ebikes are free to speed and run stop signs and crosswalks as
RIOC’s Board Meets Thursday. Maybe. But It’s Another Mess
Will RIOC’s Board really meet on Thursday? Given the chaos generated under President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes, it’s hard to tell. There are mixed messages, legally
The Curious Tale of Two Fire Hydrants and Public Safety
“Hooray, that unsightly and inexplicable fire hydrant barricade has been removed from in front of the deli,” our reader wrote. “However, it is commonplace for
Make Roosevelt Island Main Street Better with Car-Free Weekends
Roosevelt Island’s Main Street is drearier than it should be or was originally envisioned. It discourages strollers, and people casually meeting people. Free Red Buses
Why Is RIOC Suddenly Doing the Right Thing? Sometimes… But Why?
Doing the right thing is not a sure thing with RIOC. More than a few WTF moments have sparkled through Roosevelt Island during the Haynes