Ugly benches were not what Jim Bates had in mind when he made a simple request… If RIOC had to redesign Southpoint, he asked for
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Seen on Wednesday, a new addition to the maskless on the Red Bus Hall of Shame
Although most riders comply with the rules, love and protect their neighbors, maskless Red Bus riders aren’t rare. And when it’s after 6:00 and PSD
A new, permanent guest in the New York State Shelton J. Haynes Parking Area
While just plain people complain about the scarcity of parking on Roosevelt Island, RIOC president/CEO Shelton J. Haynes solved his problem. He awarded himself four
People and Paint: Summer Splash, Scenes from an Opening
People and Paint make the story of this invigorating summer breakout as Summer Splash opened. It’s summer, people away, but the crowd came anyway. By
Exceeding Expectations: Seen on the Roosevelt Island Tram
Exceeding expectations is not normal with RIOC, but they pulled it off here. While the commitment to mask wearing is admirable, the WTF element carries
Some good news as PSD steps up its game against maskless Red Bus riders…
Face mask compliance among Red Bus riders improved recently, and now RIOC’s public safety department steps up enforcement. But success is limited as long as
Maskless Red Bus Riders Wall of Shame
With local infections rising and vaccination rates well below neighboring communities, our new Wall of Shame recognizes folks who still refuse wearing masks on public
How RIOC Bungled Blackwell House Into Next To Nothing Special
Blackwell House, shuttered for twenty years, reopened mid-pandemic. After millions spent on restoration, the historic farmhouse welcomed visitors. But then, tone deaf as always, RIOC
Summer Splash Paintings, Popoiu, Boborelu and Hussey, Opening Reception, Saturday July 24th
You’re invited for Summer Splash paintings, an exhibit featuring three of Gallery RIVAA’s most admired artists. Meet Laura Hussey, Ioan Popoiu and Valeriu Boborelu at
Climate Change, West Coast Fires Mean Filthy Air for New York City
Filthy air continues. Particulate matter soared so high that counts are now officially rated “Unhealthy.” At roughly 4X the normal level. By David Stone The
