Under the hood in the Sportspark Reopening, RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes took a painful pummeling from Roosevelt Islanders and their elected officials. Forced to reduce resident fees by nearly 80%, Team RIOC passively lashed out at them. While it’s a big win for locals, it’s a stunning failure from Haynes that residents will eventually pay for.
by David Stone
The Roosevelt Island Daily News
Sportspark Reopening: Dueling Public and Press Releases
Usage fees for Sportspark took a plunge that high dive champions would be proud of. Roosevelt Island adults saw their fee cut by over 75%, from $125 to only $30 per month. And although RIOC initially sought banning kids under 15 from the facility, most children are now welcome at no charge.
‘Nuff said.
Free at the Door, Paid Somewhere Else
The Red Bus is one of Roosevelt Island’s most popular public services, and for good reason. For residents near the subway and Tram, it may be a convenience. For residents at Manhattan Park, the Octagon, Coler and the northern WIRE buildings, it can be the connection that makes the rest of the Island accessible.
