When Will They Apologize to the Many People and Community They Slandered? In September, RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes and Chief Counsel Gretchen Robinson-Haynes/Robinson –
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UPDATE: RIOC Wishes You A Clunky, Junky Holiday Season This Year
After several years of worsening Holiday Extravaganzas, RIOC drags Roosevelt Island to the apex of awful – clunky, junky holiday displays that degrade the community.
Hats Off! New York DOL To Investigate the Tram, Thanks to AM Seawright
“The Department has launched an investigation into the matter and is committed to a thorough examination of the facts,” Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon wrote. The
Do Not Miss: Ioan Popoiu’s Landmark Show, “Next Stop: Venus?” Open Now
One week ago, RIVAA artist Ioan Popoiu welcomed art lovers to Next Stop: Venus?, a solo exhibit featuring the paintings of an artist thriving in
Abandoned: The Once World-Renowned Girl Puzzle on Roosevelt Island
The abandoned Girl Puzzle – add it to the long list of RIOC negligence plaguing the unfixable state agency running Roosevelt Island. Despite a steady
Casago says Roosevelt Island is the most “serene escape” in New York City… But, well…
So, what is Casago, and more importantly, why do they say that Roosevelt Island is the most serene escape in New York City? It’s “a
Some Change and More of the Same at RIOC’s Board
As the powers streaming out of Team Hochul in Albany fought hard to hold the failing status quo, local newcomers fought back. They may have
Judith Berdy Steps Up Again as Roosevelt Island’s Strongest Voice
When I first met Judith Berdy – Judy – her work as a historian drew groups of us to her tours on Roosevelt Island. But
RIOC’s October Board Meeting Finally Lands Now – in November
Without explanation, RIOC abruptly canceled its October Board meeting, then finally rescheduled it for today. Mystery unsolved, but onward… Hope prevails that they will avoid
The Critical Week Ahead for RIOC and Roosevelt Island
A congestion of lawsuits, failing public services, rising crime and a feuding board meeting color this critical week on Roosevelt Island. A chance for major