RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Wasteful Spending

The Reality of RIOC: Uncovering the Boondoggle Behind Roosevelt Island’s Governance

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) starts as a facade of public service but prioritizes self-benefit. With exorbitant salaries and minimal impact, it abuses residents’ taxes. Despite claiming to enhance the community, RIOC’s mismanagement puts it in the same league as the worst public boondoggles. It’s time for real change on Roosevelt Island.

Report: New York’s ‘obsolete’ vaccine passport still costing taxpayers

(The Center Square) — New Yorkers are still paying a jaw-dropping $200,000 a month for a COVID-19 vaccine “passport” app that is no longer being used by the state, according to a published report. The Albany Times Herald reported on Sunday that the…

Government Waste – It’s All Part of the Process!

You may have heard people talking about government waste, but what exactly is it? In short, government waste is defined as any expenditure that does not create value for the taxpayers. This can include anything from overspending on unnecessary projects…