RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Island insights that go beyond the tram.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Month: May 2024

Elderly New Yorkers Throng City Hall to Protest Proposed Cuts to Senior Centers

Department for the Aging faces $80 million reduction on top of previous slashes to programs that provide free meals and social events. By Katie Honan May 16 5:52pm EDT Hundreds of older New Yorkers rallied outside City Hall to protest…

RIOC Board’s Mishandling: Impact on Shelton Haynes Investigation

“I am confident that CLM, the law firm hired to investigate Shelton Haynes and Gretchen Robinson, reached their conclusions a long time ago…” by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News The Whirlwind of Unknowns with Shelton Haynes Whether you…

Synthetic Coffee: Exploring a Sustainable and Customizable Future

Coffee, the world’s favorite morning companion, might be getting a futuristic upgrade. Enter synthetic coffee: lab-created alternatives that promise the taste and functionality of coffee, minus the bean. Intrigued? Let’s delve into this fascinating world, exploring its past, present, and…

New York City Labor Shortages: Mayor Eric Adams’ Call for Migrant Work Authorization

(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is suggesting that migrants could help fill a pressing shortage of lifeguards in the city because they are “excellent swimmers.”  Speaking to reporters at a Tuesday briefing on staffing at the…

RIOC Board’s Executive Session: No Resolution for Suspended Executives Haynes and Robinson

Expectations were high that, in the RIOC board’s Executive Session, a resolution for suspended executives Shelton Haynes and Gretchen Robinson would be reached. The Daily has learned that that did not happen. Everyone – Islanders, interim leaders, Haynes and Robinson…

COVID Emergency Food Distributor Overbilled City by Millions, Comptroller Finds

In a new audit, Comptroller Brad Lander finds Driscoll Foods got $9 million more than it was due from the Department of Social Services. By Katie Honan May 15 5:00am EDT A food distribution company tasked with providing food to…

RIOC May 2024 Board Meeting Highlights & Progress Update

Although there was plenty of positive motion forward at the RIOC May 2024 board meeting, we’re still waiting for information on what happened in the executive session. Here’s what we’ve got so far. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…

AS RIOC defends itself in Eliav’s lawsuit, a troubling theme continues

Arthur Eliav’s lawsuit against RIOC executives, now in New York State court, is complex, but it brings out some troubling RIOC defense tactics. They are also a bust for RIOC, whoever prevails, because they seek winning over doing right. by…

Why create synthetic coffee alternatives?

Synthetic coffee alternatives are being developed for several reasons, some of which are environmental, economic, and consumer-driven. Here’s a breakdown of the key motivations: by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Environmental Concerns: “The industry has known about the…

Ways To Improve Your Driving Record

New York uses a point system to track traffic infractions on your driving record. We have three methods for improving your record to reduce your point total.