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: December 2024

RIOC Leadership Shakeup: Haynes and Robinson Depart

Shelton J. Haynes and Gretchen Robinson are no longer with RIOC. The Board thanks them and will seek new leadership, while interim management is in place.

How Should We Spell “RIOC” Now? How About F-K-N-G M-E-S-S?

RIOC’s leadership is a chaotic scandal, drowning in incompetence and ethical lapses, neglecting the community’s needs while funding personal agendas—will accountability ever surface?

Prosecutors Probe Dealings Between Pastor Close to Adams and Hotel Developer Who Got Help

Federal and city investigators executed simultaneous raids related to alleged misconduct involving Al Cockfield and Weihong Hu, stemming from an investigation into political fundraising and housing violations.

RIOC Slams Disabled Tram Passengers Again. This Time, It’s Worse

In a shocking display of negligence, RIOC blocked access to the Tram for disabled riders, leaving them stranded while tourists surged ahead. Amidst this chaos, RIOC remained silent, blatantly ignoring legal obligations under the ADA. The haunting indifference towards those in need raises a terrifying question: who truly cares for the vulnerable?