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.

FOIL

How to File a Freedom of Information Law Request and Avoid Process Pitfalls

In theory, you can get all kinds of public records and information through the law. But in practice, it takes know-how, patience and persistence. By Reuven Blau Oct 24 5:00am EDT THE CITY is a nonprofit newsroom that serves the…

Governor Hochul Plays RIOC’s Fool As FOIL Requests Pile Up

RIOC’s fool is not what anyone expected of Governor Kathy Hochul when she took office in August 2021. She came on strong. She promised transparency from state agencies. Then, later, she pledged to speed up FOIL requests. But the opposite…