RI DAILY

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: November 2023

Eric Adams Campaign Ignored Warnings About Donations That Triggered FBI Probe

An employee of KSK Construction Company told THE CITY that he does not recall donating to Adams or to any campaign. “We’re innocent,” protested another. By Yoav Gonen, George Joseph, and Bianca Pallaro Nov 2 7:51pm EDT THE CITY is…

FBI Raids Home of Top Adams Fundraiser Brianna Suggs as Mayor Rushes Back to NYC

Adams aborted a D.C. trip where he’d promised to ask the White House for federal migrant aid. By Katie Honan, and Gwynne Hogan Nov 2 2:46pm EDT THE CITY is a nonprofit newsroom that serves the people of New York….

Change, Now: Residents Demand a Functioning & Competent RIOC

We’ve seen demands for change before on Roosevelt Island, lots of times. A few years back, an angry RIOC Sucks petition flamed out, but a current call for remaking RIOC feels more hopeful. Centered and practical, it’s fast gaining support…

Now, It’s Time to Rally Around Our Jewish Neighbors

It’s no secret that anti-Semitism is on the rise. The recent spike in hate crimes targeting the Jewish community has left many feeling frightened, hurt, and alone. But it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s time to come together…

Tips for Managing Anxiety in the Workplace

Dealing with anxiety at work can add to your stress levels and hinder productivity. Take care of yourself with these tips for managing anxiety in the workplace.

RIOC’s Proposed Budget, a Tangled Mess of Weird

A proposed budget soaked in weirdness and deception stalled when some unnamed official canceled RIOC’s October board meeting. Because no one took credit or offered any reasons, we dived into the ocean of complicated numbers, looking for clues to what’s…

Our New Tram Poll: Over Half Vote “Help!”

In October, in The Daily, readers registered their opinions in a new Tram Poll. Unexpectedly during the voting period, multiple incidents of cabins swinging out of control occurred while RIOC and partner, Leitner-POMA, issued assurances that the Tram was safe….

Department of Ignored: Agencies Refuse to Heed Hundreds of DOI Recommendations

Nearly 500 Department of Investigation suggestions for improving agencies and protecting civil rights over the past decade got “accepted” but never implemented, its records show. By Reuven Blau, and Suhail Bhat Nov 1 5:00am EDT THE CITY is a nonprofit…