“Hooray, that unsightly and inexplicable fire hydrant barricade has been removed from in front of the deli,” our reader wrote. “However, it is commonplace for
Tag: Public Safety Department
Now That the Mask Mandate Ends PSD Can Take a Bow
The mask mandate ends as Governor Hochul made its removal effective “immediately.” But because of lax enforcement, it was already over weeks ago in many
RIOC Communications. Or How To Shoot Yourself in the Foot
RIOC communications nosedived last week, exposing a lack of awareness or skills that serves no one well. At this sorry point, it stops the bunkered
How Loopy Is RIOC? Leaderless? Adrift in New York? What?
“How loopy is RIOC?” I asked myself before sharing their Advisory. “RIOC Advisories” are set up to inform a mailing list of current events, but
PSD Overcomes Leadership Failure with Tram Crowding
Late on Sunday afternoon of a difficult mass transit weekend for Roosevelt Island, Public Safety officers were out in force. Not only were long lines
Shame on Mayor Adams, the MTA and NYPD – Subways Unmasked
So, you thought Bill de Blasio was goofy? With more bluster and little or no actual affect, Mayor Eric Adams may soon pass de Blasio’s
Smart Planning Means a Happy, Peaceful 4th of July
The 4th of July, 2022, on Roosevelt Island was as peaceful — pre-fireworks — as it was sunny and warm. Advance planning paid off with
COVID Cases Soar While RIOC PSD Gets Worse
COVID cases are soaring across New York City. The Health Department sounds alarms, pleading for face masks in all public places. But on Roosevelt Island,
After an assault, RIOC Public Safety’s clumsy cover-up move
Late Monday, more than two days after the apparent assault, RIOC’s first stride at a clumsy cover-up of what they call a “Parking Incident,” tumbled
Police Brutality? Incident Saturday at Bread & Butter Deli
The familiar ping on my iPhone caught my attention, but it was Saturday. Some time off planned, but seeing the message, my mind went straight
