David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
About RIOC’s “Living on Roosevelt Island Survey…”
The article critiques RIOC’s limited survey and lack of community engagement, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability while urging new CEO B.J. Jones to host town halls.
Why Are RIOC Board Meetings So Tightly Controlled?
The recent board meetings of RIOC have been criticized for resembling a scripted performance rather than a genuine public forum, with limited public comment and no responses from board members. Although RIOC has traditionally maintained silence regarding scrutiny, recent inquiries about the Public Purpose Fund have led to some acknowledgment of questions, marking a potential shift towards increased transparency. Yet, if public meetings are meant to serve the public, why does RIOC run them like scripted theater?
The OIG and Howard Polivy: What Silence Tells Us About Oversight
The Inspector General’s report critiques the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation for misusing nearly $170,000 in public funds for private gain. Despite significant oversight failures, particularly by Howard Polivy, chair of the Audit & Budget Committee, calls for reform have faced resistance. Accountability remains elusive, prompting public engagement for change.
“What Lies Beneath” Isn’t Fiction. It’s Just Roosevelt Island Governance.
Eleanor Rivers’ two-part story reveals a troubling decline in public trust on Roosevelt Island, focusing on a canopy proposal for The Landings. Despite community concerns, decisions were made without transparency. The narrative critiques RIOC’s board for neglecting voices and highlights the loss of important social spaces, urging critical reflection on governance and community.
What Is the Open Meetings Law, and Why Roosevelt Island Residents Should Care
Transparency in government isn’t a luxury—it’s the foundation of public trust. When public bodies make decisions that affect our homes, our budgets, and our future, we deserve to be informed and included. That’s the premise behind New York’s Open Meetings…
🚨 RIOC CEO Search: A Rare Opportunity to Lead Roosevelt Island 🚨
Who was your favorite CEO of Roosevelt Island? Think you could do better? Now might be your chance to prove it—because the RIOC CEO search is officially on! The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) has launched a public search for…
BREAKING: Inspector General Report Confirms Deep Misconduct at RIOC
A newly released report by the New York State Inspector General confirms long-standing concerns about RIOC’s leadership under Shelton Haynes, detailing retaliation, procurement abuses, and a pattern of mismanagement. With former board member Ben Fhala stepping down over these very issues, Roosevelt Island residents are left demanding answers—and accountability.
The Tram and F Train – Mid-February Shutdowns Challenge Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island’s Tram shutdown highlights RIOC’s negligence, further harming residents with disabilities while tourists swarm, exposing systemic failures in public transport and outright disregard for citizens.
Why Roosevelt Island Needs Stop Sign Cameras Now
Residents advocate for stop sign cameras on Roosevelt Island to enhance traffic safety, addressing ongoing violations, particularly from public safety vehicles, and reducing accidents at hazardous intersections.
Chief Brown’s New Tram Crowding Plan Is Remarkable: It’s Worse Than Nothing
Chief Brown’s Tram plan shows RIOC’s cluelessness. With inadequate safety measures and nonexistent personnel, it’s a hollow gesture that fails to address chronic crowding.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor