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Rage Has Long Shadowed American Health Care. It’s Rarely Produced Big Change.

Noam N. LeveyDecember 18, 2024 The Roosevelt Island Daily News Among the biggest-grossing films in America in February 2002 were a war drama about American troops in Somalia (“Black Hawk Down”), an Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie (“Collateral Damage”), and a future Oscar winner about a brilliant mathematician struggling with schizophrenia (“A Beautiful Mind”). But none of these films topped…

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How RIOC Abandoned Roosevelt Island for Christmas

RIOC’s neglect during Christmas left passengers abandoned and uninformed. With erratic service and safety violations, the agency’s incompetence raises urgent questions: Who’s really in charge? by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News In fairness, a story about how RIOC abandoned the community for Christmas starts with the buses. They, the drivers, the managers are the single exception.…

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Man Struck by F Train on Roosevelt Island Survives

A man was struck by an F Train on Roosevelt Island, but he survived. RIOC and emergency services managed the situation effectively, ensuring minimal congestion. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News RIOC Public Safety officers stood by while EMS workers aided the victim. I got the news just after boarding the Tram at Second Avenue. On stalled subway trains, the MTA announced news…

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Q102 Bus saved "due to public feedback..." with new routing

by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News The Daily thanks our “Car-Free, 41-year Islander / 52-year Q102 Rider/Advocate” for the tip. It was way back in January 2020. RIOC’s then Chief Operating Officer Shelton Haynes and Transportation Director Cy Opperman held a meeting in the CBN/RI Senior Center. It was all about transportation. After the pair fielded a lot of questions, the news…

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Wake Up Call: 41% of young voters say UnitedHealthcare CEO murder acceptable

(The Center Square) – A poll found 41% of adults younger than 30 say the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was acceptable while 40% in that same demographic consider it unacceptable. By Brett Rowland | The Center Square December 17th, 2024 The Roosevelt Island Daily News Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks at a news conference on Thursday, May 30, 2024.Courtesy of…

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Eric Adams Had Few Answers for Auditors Ahead of Campaign Cash Denial

Confronted by the Campaign Finance Board as the mayor’s team asked for public matching funds, they ignored key questions on who paid for what, newly released records show. By Greg B. Smith This story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get the latest New York City news delivered to you each morning. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Dec 17 5:53pm EST Mayor Eric Adams answers…

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IRS data shows 'Blue State Exodus' over past 30 years

(The Center Square) – Millions of residents in blue states have migrated to red states within the past 30 years, according to federal data. A policy group that analyzed the data says it’s a clear sign that many Americans find Democratic policies unlivable.  By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center Square Dec 14, 2024 The Roosevelt Island Daily News In the Eaglebrook neighborhood of Farmville, N.C.,…

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Toilet Needs - An Old Story Needing a New Answer

RIOC’s negligence towards residents’ and tourists’ toilet needs highlights its self-serving agenda—while prioritizing tourist Tram access, it denies basic facilities, proving it’s all talk, no action. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News “RIOC has never been good at accommodating the toilet needs of visitors or residents,” Judy Berdy wrote. She was addressing the obvious. Years of…

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Joyce Short, New York Times Focus, Is More Than the Sum of Her Parts

Joyce Short, a resilient 77-year-old, positively impacts her community through advocacy and athletics, inspiring generations with her dedication and commitment to justice and empowerment. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News A New York Times weekly feature tells the world about Roosevelt Islander Joyce Short. The article, How a Children’s Tennis Instructor Spends Her Sundays, wasn’t…

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the Mayor’s Chief Advisor and Confidant, Departs City Hall Abruptly

The longtime Adams aide, who was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in late September, says she is retiring to spend more time with her family. By Katie Honan, and Gwynne Hogan This story was originally published by THE CITY. Sign up to get the latest New York City news delivered to you each morning. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Dec 15 1:29pm EST Mayoral advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin speaks…

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Frequent Tram Fiascos: A Call for RIOC Action on Maintenance

RIOC’s incompetence is glaring as tram operations crumble under POMA’s ineptitude. Passengers suffer, solutions are delayed, and accountability is nonexistent. When will this nightmare of Tram Fiascos end? by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News If anything signals RIOC‘s complete surrender to Tram manager Leitner-POMA, we saw it Wednesday. At a Operations Committee meeting, chair Fay…

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Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs

Private insurers profit by denying help to sick people. When a CEO was murdered, Americans said just how they feel about that system. By Sam Pizzigati | December 11, 2024 The Roosevelt Island Daily News Over 8,000 Americans die every day, many of them unnecessarily. Why? Because the United States still doesn’t have a national health care system that guarantees everyone adequate medical…

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Hotels, Big Money and Late-Night Favors: A Guide to the Eastern District’s Adams Probe

A growing number of dramatic raids by prosecutors across the East River have targeted some of the mayor’s biggest boosters. by Yoav Gonen Dec. 12, 2024, 5:00 a.m. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Eric Adams and Weihong Hu at a June 2021 fundraiser for Adams’ mayoral campaign at her hotel in Fresh Meadows, Queens, which was housing men discharged from city jails at the time. Credit: Obtained by…

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RSV, Covid, Flu Cases Are on the Rise in New York

RSV is on the rise and affecting a lot of young children. The good news is that there are now two key ways to protect babies. by Dr. Marisa Donnelly, Healthbeat New York Dec. 11, 2024, 12:06 p.m. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Pharmacy manager Antoinette Okine prepares to administer coronavirus vaccines to seniors at the Wien House in Upper Manhattan, March 3, 2021. Credit: Ben…

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RIOC's Stinky New Budget and Tram Turmoil Without Solutions

RIOC’s financial mismanagement is nakedly exposed: the Tram turmoil is a tourist cash cow neglecting residents, leading to $3 million annual losses. Is it time to shut it down? by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Tram Turmoil Confirmed in RIOC’s New Budget Because of massive tourist crowding, the Tram is no longer available for many Roosevelt Islanders. RIOC not only has no…

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The RIOC Experiment Failed. What Now?

The RIOC experiment has failed miserably, collapsing under mismanagement and shattered community ties, demanding urgent and innovative leadership to revive its disastrous legacy. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Has the RIOC Experiment Failed? When things change dramatically, when they go bad, pulling back for a cleaner look makes sense. We say this knowing full well that RIOC…

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The End of AVAC Now? Years of Negligence Exposing the Ruins?

Roosevelt Island’s AVAC system is aging and neglected, teetering on collapse, while RIOC remains silent and unaccountable. Local intervention is desperately needed to avert disaster. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News The Daily Problem with the AVAC AVAC out of service since before Thanksgiving. The scene is ugly, but worse is what you can’t see. The stink of putrefying trash…