In filings against New York State officials and representatives, charges of racism by RIOC President/CEO Shelton Haynes are plentiful. Chief Counsel Gretchen Robinson echoes his
Month: January 2024
Who is Jacqueline Lucid? Teacher? Director? Actor
I first became aware of Jacqueline Lucid and her husband Russ in a usual New York way, although none of us started out here. Russ
Stop the Bleeding. Fire Haynes and Robinson Today
Because they are “at-will” employees at RIOC, Governor Kathy Hochul can fire Haynes and Robinson right now without consequences. She could and should have done
Why Companies Are Switching to Contactless Payment Options
Contactless payments are becoming all the rage in the business world, and there are many reasons why. Check out why companies are switching over.
The City Council is Acting to Overturn Adams Criminal Justice Vetoes. Now What?
Lawmakers have the pwer to override the mayor and pass laws to document police stops and ban solitary confinement. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll do
After New Tram Cabin Swinging Incident, RIOC Acts, But Is It Enough?
Hopes that Tram cabin swinging incidents are over faded last week when another was reported on Thursday. “I was on the Tram again yesterday (around
The Shelton J. Haynes Affidavit He Will Live to Regret
A Shelton J. Haynes affidavit, aimed at reinstatement and a halt to investigations, may be legal, but it’s a political blunder. Win or lose, it
Roosevelt Island Justice: Susan Rosenthal’s Due Process Battle
Susan Rosenthal, former RIOC President/CEO, filed a federal complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging violation of Due Process Rights by New York State. After her abrupt dismissal and public defamation, she seeks justice at the federal level, arguing she was denied basic fairness and a name-clearing hearing. The lawsuit asserts the deprivation of her Constitutional Rights and lack of due process.
New York City’s Mayor Adams declares social media a public health threat
(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday declared social media an “environmental toxin” and called on state and federal lawmakers
The Haynes-Robinson Dossier, What It Is and Is Not
In the Haynes-Robinson lawsuit accusing New York State officials, RIOC and one board member of supporting racial discrimination, the pair mention a “dossier” that establishes