Whether it’s Cuomo-Hochul or the other way around, it looks more and more like the same old song with the same political patronage and the
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How would the new residency laws affect RIOC?
New residency laws aimed at changing RIOC are now in committee in both the State Senate and Assembly. Prompted by resident concerns, Senator José Serrano
New RIOC Complaint Filed with the State Inspector General
The complaint filed with the New York state’s Inspector General charges gross misconduct in efforts aimed at firing Susan Rosenthal. by David Stone The Roosevelt
Get to Know City Council Member Julie Menin – A Q&A
Since The Daily launched in 2016, we’ve welcomed participation Question & Answer formats because it gives officials a chance to be themselves – to speak
Wishes Come True: Seawright and Serrano Propose Strong Residency Requirements for RIOC
This afternoon, Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Senator José Serrano jointly announced a proposed law including residency requirements for RIOC. Such changes have been on
Deadly Bronx Blaze Prompts Scrutiny of Open Door That Spread Smoke
Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Jan 9 at 8:39pm ESTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to
It’s Participatory Budgeting Time Now. Communities Claim Their Share
“I’m very excited as we begin this Participatory Budgeting cycle,” City Council Member Julie Menin said in a press release. She represents Roosevelt Island, among
Roosevelt Island 2021, A Year in Pictures
A lot happened on Roosevelt Island in 2021. The second COVID-colored year saw a community evolving, adjusting and, mostly, appreciating life here. We picked one
A Rainy Day for New Year’s, Blessings for Roosevelt Island
A rainy day for New Year’s? Tradition says that’s a blessing because it bespeaks renewal, fertility and rinsing away the past. While 2021 wasn’t all
Smug & Self-Absorbed, RIOC’s Last Board Meeting for 2021, A Disgrace
RIOC’s feckless board, smug and self-absorbed, strolled gracelessly, irresponsibly out of 2021. Will 2022 bring more of the same? Worse? The board did not inspire
