David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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Why Is RIOC Suddenly Doing the Right Thing? Sometimes… But Why?
Doing the right thing is not a sure thing with RIOC. More than a few WTF moments have sparkled through Roosevelt Island during the Haynes regime. And as a rule, they neither admit nor fix any mistake. But suddenly, something…
Are unleashed dog areas better or worse than dog runs?
Are unleashed dog areas better than dog runs? That is a question that has been asked for years, with no definitive answer because each situation is different. This article explores the pros and cons of both unleashed dog areas and…
Dog Run Mulch: Did RIOC Do Research or Create New Dangers?
RIOC boasted about covering the hazardous Southtown Dog Run with mulch. They did not consult with dog owners or say anything about the mulch in use. And as a least one vet advised, mulch is for landscaping and may be…
Responding to Pressure, RIOC Patches a Bad Dog Run
It’s late, and it’s still inadequate, but RIOC barely escaped injuring itself with self-congratulations. After years of gross neglect, the state agency covered the bare dirt surface of the Southtown dog run, mulching over rocks and other sharp objects that…
Dogs: Another Roosevelt Island Battle That Shouldn’t Be
The roots of dog animosity on Roosevelt Island are as deep as the new community itself. Initially, ground leases barred residential building owners from allowing dogs in their apartments. All the WIRE buildings plus Manhattan Park signed on. There was…
RIOC Proposes the Worst Possible Future Dog Run
In his President’s Report at the May, 2022, board meeting, Shelton J. Haynes proposed a new temporary dog run for Roosevelt Island. Dog owners were frustrated, and that evolved toward anger. Haynes appears clueless after five years of dodging dog…
Dog Run Tempers Flared. Then RIOC Did Less Than Nothing
A proposed new, safe and healthy dog run brought opposing groups to a late 2019 RIOC board meeting. What the state agency did next – nothing – led to simmering conflicts over two years later. by David Stone The Roosevelt…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor