David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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How Should We Spell “RIOC” Now? How About F-K-N-G M-E-S-S?
RIOC’s leadership is a chaotic scandal, drowning in incompetence and ethical lapses, neglecting the community’s needs while funding personal agendas—will accountability ever surface?
RIOC Slams Disabled Tram Passengers Again. This Time, It’s Worse
In a shocking display of negligence, RIOC blocked access to the Tram for disabled riders, leaving them stranded while tourists surged ahead. Amidst this chaos, RIOC remained silent, blatantly ignoring legal obligations under the ADA. The haunting indifference towards those in need raises a terrifying question: who truly cares for the vulnerable?
Always Cheapskate, RIOC Now Mixes in Greed
Welcome to the Roosevelt Island circus, where RIOC juggles greed and incompetence like pros! They rake in nearly $1.8 million but still want more from businesses. Hudson-Related swoops in like a hero, and RIOC finally wakes up to digital signs. The solution? Pay to promote elsewhere! Who knew charity could be this promotional?
Are RIOC and Roosevelt Island Better Now Than Under Shelton Haynes?
Shelton Haynes’s suspension left Roosevelt Island in disarray. Under interim leadership, chaos reigns as poor communication and board incompetence worsen. Residents deserve far better.
Unpacking RIOC’s Ghosting After Lighthouse Preservation Award
RIOC received the Lighthouse Preservation Award but failed to acknowledge key contributors, reflecting ongoing issues with accountability and recognition within the organization.
How RIOC’s Poor Budgeting Backs Residents Into Corners
RIOC’s financial mess amounts to reckless spending, draining crucial funds for infrastructure while catering to bureaucratic excess, reflecting a dangerous trajectory for Roosevelt Island’s future.
The RIOC Puzzle: Why Do Smart People Do Stupid Things?
RIOC’s chaos stems from a spineless board, outdated practices, and bureaucratic dysfunction, leading to disastrous decisions and a community detached from its needs.
Rock Bottom: RIOC Reneges on Priority Boarding for Seniors and Disabled
RIOC’s deceptive “clarification” betrays disabled and senior tram riders, prioritizing tourists while violating ethical and legal standards. This blatant neglect demands accountability from elected officials.
Things That Make You Say, “We Pay High Taxes For This?”
RIOC’s secretive and poorly communicated priority Tram access plan for seniors and disabled riders is ineffective, highlighting their lack of leadership and transparency. Disappointing and impractical.
Train Wreck at Good Shepherd: RIOC’s Board Incompetence Revealed
The meeting revealed significant board incompetence, with chair Fay Christian’s poor leadership overshadowing any meaningful discussions. Only time wasted and frustration ensued, leaving real issues unresolved.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor