RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Daily beats from a quieter Manhattan.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Month: November 2024

Always Cheapskate, RIOC Now Mixes in Greed

Welcome to the Roosevelt Island circus, where RIOC juggles greed and incompetence like pros! They rake in nearly $1.8 million but still want more from businesses. Hudson-Related swoops in like a hero, and RIOC finally wakes up to digital signs. The solution? Pay to promote elsewhere! Who knew charity could be this promotional?

Make America Healthy Again: An Unconventional Movement That May Have Found Its Moment

Health entrepreneur Calley Means and associates leverage Trump’s presidency to promote controversial health ideas, raising concerns among public health leaders about potential erosion of scientific progress and increased preventable disease.

Lasting Tribute: What To Do With Your Loved One’s Ashes

Honor the dearly departed with a lasting tribute. Look at these things to do with your loved one’s ashes and choose something that feels right.

Nonprofit Service Providers Take on Debt, Mull Layoffs as City Hall Slow Walks Payments

Nonprofits in New York City face severe financial struggles due to delayed payments from the city, leading to organizational closures and potential layoffs, threatening essential community services.

NYC’s Growing Higher Ed Sector Contributes $35 Billion a Year to City Economy, Study Finds

New York City’s higher education sector is poised for growth despite challenges, with expanding institutions aiming to boost economic impact and graduate retention, fostering optimism for the future.

A Thanksgiving Weekend Filled with Jazz and More at RIVAA

All that Jazz, a RIVAA Gallery holiday exhibition and an Affordable Art Sale too! What better way to embrace the holiday spirit? There are three wonderful opportunities to hear some great jazz at RIVAA Gallery. And you don’t have to…

Are RIOC and Roosevelt Island Better Now Than Under Shelton Haynes?

Shelton Haynes’s suspension left Roosevelt Island in disarray. Under interim leadership, chaos reigns as poor communication and board incompetence worsen. Residents deserve far better.

5 Tips for Enhancing the Durability of Your Pipeline System

The right care will allow your facility’s pipelines to stay strong and last longer. Discover five tips for enhancing the durability of your pipeline system.

Now, Another Sloppy Timeout Tram Piece… Who Pushed This?

Timeout’s Tram article reads like a travel brochure for a slow ride with safety issues, leaving locals questioning the ‘magical’ truth. Cheese, anyone?

Unpacking RIOC’s Ghosting After Lighthouse Preservation Award

RIOC received the Lighthouse Preservation Award but failed to acknowledge key contributors, reflecting ongoing issues with accountability and recognition within the organization.