Roosevelt Island Residents Association Kicks Out Press And Public At Monthly Meeting Last Night To Discuss Discovery Of RIRA Bank Account Financial Irregularities - Investigation By Law Enforcement Under Way RIRA President Says Today

At last evening's September 4 monthly meeting of the Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA),

 Image Of September 2019 RIRA Meeting

I and 3 other members of the community attending the meeting were asked to leave so that the RIRA Common Council could discuss in Executive session, meaning without the public present, the following agenda item:

7. Call for Executive Session - Treasurer's Resignation

This afternoon, RIRA President Lynn Strong-Shinozaki sent out the following statement regarding the subject of the Executive Session:

On August 27, 2019 RIRA President Lynne Strong-Shinozaki discovered irregularities in the RIRA bank account.

Officers of the organization initiated an internal investigation, during which the Treasurer resigned.

An official investigation by law enforcement is underway and RIRA is fully cooperating with the authorities.

At present, there appears to be no loss of funds in the account.

Because an investigation is underway, there are limits to what may be publicly discussed. RIRA will provide updates as permitted.

In the meantime, the RIRA Common Council and its committees look forward to continuing our efforts to improve the quality of life on Roosevelt Island and to represent the interests of residents.

All questions about this matter should be directed to RIRA President Lynne Strong Shinozaki.

I asked Ms. Strong-Shinozaki:

If no funds were lost, what were the irregularities in the RIRA bank account.

Will update when more info available.