David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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December 2, 2025
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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…
Did RIOC’s board stumble, bumble and finally fumble a great opportunity?
April 22nd, 2021, did RIOC’s board stumble and eventually fumble a great opportunity for community engagement? Here’s how one bigmouth, weak reasoning and iffy claims messed up the chance.
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,…
Cuomo Appoints Haynes as RIOC Head in a Blow to Roosevelt Island’s Democracy Movement
In what may be a fatal blow to Roosevelt Island’s fading democracy movement, Governor Andrew Cuomo appointed Shelton Haynes as President and Chief Executive at RIOC. Its board of directors, theoretically responsible for executive hirings, genuflected north toward Albany.
About The Helix Bike Ramp RIOC Plans Forcing On Us Now Without Community Consent
This year, RIOC plans forcing a dangerous helix bike ramp on Roosevelt Island without community consent. And it’s not just that. In fact, the state’s rushing through the worst of all proposals, justifying it with twisted logic and falsehoods. By…
Why did RIOC cancel its January board meeting with little notice?
Why did RIOC cancel its January board meeting, scheduled less than a month ago? Is the state agency as rudderless as it appears with multiple challenges pending?
Last for 2020, RIOC board brings hope, but struggles linger
Wednesday, December 29th, members and staff popped up on Zoom for the last 2020 RIOC board meeting. Encouraging signs of openness flashed, but there was enough of the old bad RIOC to keep it dim. by David Stone Roosevelt Island…
RIOC board member, clear conflicts of interest, big votes, but why no disclosure…?
RIOC conflicts of interest for board member Michael Shinozaki loom large but remain publicly undisclosed. He does not abstain from voting, and he’s open with opinions. But why no disclosure…? By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News Why do Shinozaki’s…
RIOC’s out of sight switch benefits pal Hudson-Related
In a last-minute move, RIOC sought a benefit for Hudson-Related, disregarding public wishes, at its December 2021 board meeting. The state agency wants the real estate giant off the hook for building promised restrooms at Firefighter’s Field. But there’s plenty…
After 10 Years of Hudson-Related’s Shops-On-Main, Is It Better, the Same, Worse?
In April 2011, the Wall Street Journal quoted RIOC board member Jonathan Kalkin. “This has really been the big thing on this island that’s never worked. We’re excited to finally take this albatross off our neck, and let this place…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor