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Apr 28, 2025 The OIG and Howard Polivy: What Silence Tells Us About Oversight The Inspector General's report critiques the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation for misusing nearly $170,000 in public funds for private gain. Despite significant…

Apr 21, 2025 “What Lies Beneath” Isn’t Fiction. It’s Just Roosevelt Island Governance. Eleanor Rivers' two-part story reveals a troubling decline in public trust on Roosevelt Island, focusing on a canopy proposal for The Landings.…

Apr 6, 2025 When I.G. Lucy Lang Came After Shelton Haynes, A Sloppy Narrative The report from New York's Inspector General critiques former RIOC CEO Shelton J. Haynes for ethical violations while suggesting broader systemic corruption…

Jan 25, 2025 Why Roosevelt Island Needs Stop Sign Cameras Now Residents advocate for stop sign cameras on Roosevelt Island to enhance traffic safety, addressing ongoing violations, particularly from public safety vehicles, and…

Jan 20, 2025 Chief Brown’s New Tram Crowding Plan Is Remarkable: It’s Worse Than Nothing Chief Brown's Tram plan shows RIOC's cluelessness. With inadequate safety measures and nonexistent personnel, it’s a hollow gesture that fails to address…

Jan 17, 2025 Fix RIOC? First, Start with the Board The RIOC board is a Jurassic disaster, perpetually failing to govern. Senator Krueger must act decisively to replace these relics and revitalize…

Jan 15, 2025 The Impact of Term Limits on Democracy The article argues against term limits in politics, emphasizing their potential anti-democratic effects, loss of experienced legislators, and mixed results on governance…

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