According to an after-hours “advisory” on Friday, April 7th, RIOC folds on Motorgate parking charges previously claimed as unalterable. The Hochul/Haynes administration provoked initial outrage
Tag: Disabled
From Caring Then to Disrespect Now, Roosevelt Island’s Big Fall
The sad death of activist Judy Heumann reminds us of Roosevelt Island’s big fall from its one-time niche of gentle inclusion. Heumann flipped perceptions about
Take a Hike: RIOC Has Now Spoken on Disabled Parking Permits
In so many words, RIOC President/CEO Seldom Seen Shelton J. Haynes told the disabled community to take a hike on parking permits. This came after
Elected Officials Ask RIOC To Pause Disabled Permit Holder Fees
In a letter sent directly to President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes, elected officials representing Roosevelt Island asked that RIOC pause never before established disabled permit holder
Update: Roosevelt Island Goes Lower. RIOC Now Charging for Disabled Parking
Disabled parking was always free in Motorgate, a nod to an integral part of the community. Forgotten now, but once a source of pride, Roosevelt
Etsy Sellers Strike Impacts LGBTQ, Disabilities Artists
Originally published by The 19th Assorted Ideas, Large & Small For Brontë Grimm, Etsy was supposed to be a reprieve from the pandemic’s economic toll.
An ironic twist, RIOC removes offensive disability access sign
Yesterday, the offensive disability access sign confronting Blackwell House visitors was dug out and removed. The historic location is the working home of RIOC CEO
MTA’s Late in Making OMNY Subway and Bus System Reduced-Fare Friendly
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Continuing Saga of Roosevelt Island Dumb and Dumber, Now Salted with Uncaring
Roosevelt Island Dumb and Dumber is a special case because it’s not funny but plenty worse. Uncaring? Indifferent? Cruel? Take your pick, but it’s one
Updated: Dumb and Dumber: RIOC’s Unending Assault on the Disabled
Sure, dumb and dumber is a cliche, but how else can you describe the domino-like parade of stupid, callous behavior? New governor? So what? Nothing