$4 million every year for this? That thought ran through my head after watching RIOC’s Public Safety Department (PSD) do its thing. That is, play
Tag: PSD
Flourishing Again Already: Maskless Riders on Red Buses
Maskless riders on Red Buses flourish again after a few days of show by RIOC’s Public Safety Department. In the last ten days, Roosevelt Island’s
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
RIOC Acts After Complaints About Maskless Passengers on Red Buses
Complaints from multiple sources about maskless passengers on Red Buses finally get some action. Curious, I hopped on a bus at the Tram station and
Racism? In Pool Incident And Aftermath, Local Mom Accuses RIOC
A pool incident in Sportspark ricocheted into conflict with RIOC management that a local mom says confirms embedded racism. By day’s end, a troubling video
“What the hell is going on with this department?” PSD Frustrations Boil Over
With anger already simmering over RIOC misconduct, PSD frustrations boiled over, this week, in a pair of incidents. But high paid management made things worse,
What happened on Day One of our no subway weekend?
On Day One of our no subway weekend, the simple answer is “Not much.” Smaller than feared crowds showed up, and plans by RIOC and
Stung by Criticism, RIOC Reacts, Announcing a Weekend Safety Plan
RIOC posted a Weekend Safety Plan, late Friday afternoon, that may serve as a map for handling future events. After seeming unprepared for last weekend’s
What do Roosevelt Islanders want? Promenade bike ban voting results
The bike ban voting results are now in, voting’s closed, and we’re ready to report. Hundreds voted, although some chose to “vote early, vote often”
Where the hell are they? Roosevelt Island’s Amazing, Invisible Public Safety Department.
RIOC’s amazing, invisible Public Safety Department grows more irritating, every day. In spite of being the biggest drain on public resources in the community, they’re