Notoriously hostile to genuine community engagement, RIOC denied Roosevelt Islanders any role in its 9/11 Tribute. But a determined Residents Association president Rossana Ceruzzi refused to be shunted aside.
Ceruzzi placed flags around the 9/11 Memorial Tree, unassisted by RIOC.
Neither she nor any other resident was invited to participate in the official ceremony.
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A Job With a Predictable Ending
The CEO’s Seat on Roosevelt Island
The role looks stable from the outside. A President and CEO is appointed. A contract is approved. A salary is set.
