David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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Part Two: RIOC’s Swift Rapid Testing Hustle in Action
Once underway, the Swift Rapid Testing hustle followed a pattern witnessed in its development. While it was welcome, RIOC set up the site with apparent disregard for purchasing guidelines. An awkward cover up followed, months later. By David Stone The…
Do you need a COVID test? Things have changed, but here’s what you need to know
With schools opening, workers returning to offices and travel increasing, a COVID test may be in your future. But the landscape has changed since the Delta variant surge, especially for Roosevelt Island, where RIOC closed its mystery-filled Swift Testing Site…
At last, RIOC shuts down its costly, mysterious COVID testing site
RIOC’s mysterious COVID testing site is closing, stopping the cash drain from residents’ pockets. But the state’s still unwilling to tell us enough about it. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News While lies and deception remain unchecked, RIOC…
“We’re back,” says RIOC, but Swift Testing, now a “pop-up” is stranger than ever
“We’re back! Effective tomorrow, Wednesday, May 26th,” a RIOC advisory sang,” the Roosevelt Island Pop-up COVID-19 Testing Site will open doors to its new location at RIVAA Gallery (527 Main Street).” But it’s still a community money pit with many…
Y’all welcome to RIOC’s Swift Rapid RIVAA COVID-19 Art Testing Site Gallery
Roosevelt Island’s original hybrid, the Swift RIVAA COVID-19 Art Testing Site Gallery is coming soon. And y’all are welcome to the confection born of art and nose swabs. By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News Yessir, the Roosevelt Island Operating…
At RIOC’s Swift COVID testing site, are consumers being gouged on prices and more?
Are consumers being gouged on prices at RIOC’s Swift COVID testing site? According to information gleaned from a Kaiser Health Network report, they may be. And as Roosevelt Islanders foot the bills, profiteering appears to reach far beyond that. Here’s…
Why RIOC’s Thursday, April, 2021,Board Meeting Is Significant…
On Thursday, RIOC’s April board meeting for this year includes agenda items of considerable public interest. The board looks at Public Purpose Fund grants for 2021, plus an amendment for their cloaked coronavirus testing site. The meeting streams on Zoom,…
$200 COVID-19 PCR tests now on demand at secrecy plagued RIOC site
More reliable COVID-19 PCR tests are coming to Roosevelt Island, RIOC abruptly announced on Friday. There was a less than one day notice, but no details, and misinformation and secrecy both still plague the site.
Why is Cuomo’s RIOC misleading Roosevelt Island about rapid COVID-19 testing?
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s RIOC misleads Roosevelt Island on COVID-19 rapid testing. That’s certain, but we don’t know why.
One Week Into Swift Rapid COVID-19 Testing on Main Street Shows Light Use, Good Overall Results
After the first 4-day week of rapid COVID-19 testing at the RIOC sponsored location at 524 Main Street, there’s little change overall in tests or results.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor