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Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Stories that matter, from the heart of the East River.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Month: September 2023

A Fabulous New Haynes Lawsuit Gets Crain’s Attention Again

Filed last week, the new Shelton Haynes lawsuit required an article here, but that’s where it should have ended. But Crain’s New York got wind of it and couldn’t resist. Missing much of the substance and misconstruing more, their report…

Building a Better World for People With PMDD

August 31, 2023 by Ciara McLaren For one week of every month, I have a very bad time. My back aches so badly I struggle to stand up straight. My mood swings from frantic to bleak. My concentration flags; it’s…

Haynes, Other Execs Cleared in the “Open Letter” Investigation

In March 2022, a confidential source handed The Daily an envelope containing an “Open Letter” composed by a group calling itself “We Deserve Better New York.” Frustration and anger spilled off its pages, but the open letter lacked substance or…

What’s the Latest on the Secret AVAC Failures?

“The west side of the AVAC line is obstructed impacting garbage collection via vacuum along the duct work servicing building complex at Westview and BLG 531 (Rivercross),” a RIOC Advisory said. It foreshadowed worse to come, the secret AVAC failures….

Dumpster Dive: What’s in NYC’s Trash Now — and What’s Not

New Yorkers are throwing away less, but recycling less too, according to new city data. Samantha Maldonado, The City This article was originally published on Sep 20 5:00am EDT by THE CITY The Department of Sanitation is disposing of less…

5 Ways Manufacturing Companies Can Cut Expenses

Finding ways to maximize efficiency and minimize costs is a crucial part of helping a business thrive. Discover ways manufacturing companies can cut expenses.

How long has this been going on? The Gaping RIOC Leadership Gap

A leadership gap at RIOC, with roughly 150 employees, has been evident since mid-summer and has gone unaddressed publicly. That the situation was only marginally better before kept it from seeming the congealed muddle it is. by David Stone The…

Are Narcissist Anxiety Attacks Common?

This question has caused a ruckus in the psychology community: Are narcissist anxiety attacks common, and if so, what causes them? Edited by David Stone When it comes to narcissism, there’s a paradox. On one hand, you have the classic…

Understanding Narcissistic Behavior: A Deep Dive

Narcissistic behavior, often associated with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), is characterized by a deep sense of self-importance, entitlement, and a lack of empathy. We’ll try shedding some light on the various aspects of narcissistic behavior and help readers understand this…

Is Congestion Pricing All Pain, No Gain for Motorists?

Expert observers and former transit officials say the MTA and the city are using too many “sticks” and not enough “carrots” in their rollout of the pioneering tolling system set to launch next year. Jose Martinez, The City This article…