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.

Federal Government

Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington

The incoming Trump administration’s potential crackdown on processed foods raises skepticism. Historically resistant to regulation, Big Food faces bipartisanship pressure, with promises of lawsuits and legislative action. Nonetheless, the influence of food industry lobbying and the FDA’s sluggishness cast doubt on any genuine change, suggesting a complex battle ahead with ambiguous outcomes.

As tax deadline arrives, IRS still has millions of unprocessed returns from last year

(The Center Square) – The last weekend for Americans to file their taxes before the Monday deadline is here, but the Internal Revenue Service still faces major backlogs for individual and business filings. By Casey Harper | The Center Square April…