After six months of articles boosting RIOC’s beleaguered Shelton J. Haynes, this particular thud had a resonance all its own. Since last autumn, RIOC communications
Category: Roosevelt Island News
Island Discount or… Poll Captures A Very American Response
When initial reactions were so strong over the arrival of Island Discount on Main Street, we took a poll to find out where all that
Roosevelt Island Racial Tensions Mount Now While RIOC Dithers
Racial tensions flared on Roosevelt Island recently. In one reported instance, a couple sitting on the Mediation Steps was hassled by a group. In another,
Sportspark: Before You Go, Read the Fine Print Very Carefully
“Read the fine print,” was the message we got from a local mom alarmed over what RIOC demands for anyone using Sportspark. We didn’t get
Hudson and Related Companies Solidify Investment in Roosevelt Island
$63 Million Refinancing Package for Riverwalk Point, 480 Main Street According to a report in Crains New York, the paired companies refinanced the loan they
For July 4th, RIOC Shuts Out Residents Again But Now…
Sloughing off residents’ rights, this year, RIOC again shuts out Roosevelt Islanders from park space they pay for on the 4th of July. On the
A New Family Emergency or Just Shelton Being Shelton?
And who’s that woman leaning into him? No question, RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes can make you shake your head and whisper WTF? And what
Island Discount or Island Disgusting? Take the Poll.
Few posts have caught the attention of our story last week about the new Island Discount – or Island Disgusting – store. Comments were mixed.
And Now, Roosevelt Island Day 2023 Without Much Roosevelt Island
Kids, strollers, even bicycles clogged the Rivercross Lawn for Roosevelt Island Day 2023, but RIOC cluelessness abounded… because there was scarce room for anyone else,
Conway Ekpo Leaves RIOC’s Board, Creating New Opening
Last week, RIOC announced via Instagram that Conway Ekpo left its board of directors. It was a rarity with him departing the instant his three-year