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,...
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.
🚨 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…
When I.G. Lucy Lang Came After Shelton Haynes, A Sloppy Narrative
The report from New York’s Inspector General critiques former RIOC CEO Shelton J. Haynes for ethical violations while suggesting broader systemic corruption within New York State governance.
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.
RIOC Leadership Shakeup: Haynes and Robinson Depart
Shelton J. Haynes and Gretchen Robinson are no longer with RIOC. The Board thanks them and will seek new leadership, while interim management is in place.
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.
Spencer-EL, Cerone, Smith Settle RIOC Lawsuit: How Much Did They Get?
The whistleblower lawsuit against RIOC resulted in a $225,000 settlement for three plaintiffs, who received modest individual compensation, without any admissions of wrongdoing by RIOC.
Enough Already. Now, It’s Time to Return Shelton Haynes to Blackwell House.
The prolonged suspension of RIOC CEO Shelton Haynes reflects a troubling trend of treating individuals as guilty without evidence. It’s time to restore fairness and dignity.
RIOC Whistleblower Lawsuit: Closed Case Unveils Disturbing Details
In an action for illegal workplace retaliation, three employees filed a lawsuit against RIOC executives, alleging termination for whistleblowing. The settlement implies acknowledgment of misconduct. The closed case sheds light on RIOC’s troubled history, but with executives under suspension and ongoing investigations, taxpayers face further financial losses. The fight for justice continues.
He’s back…? After disappearing in the shadows of suspension, Shelton Haynes rises
The return of Shelton Haynes is like a horror movie sequel, but with more laughs than screams. After a messy scandal, a bizarre article written by an alleged professional and an AI emerges, quoting Haynes on renovations. The result? A confusing mishmash of nonsense and mistakes, leaving readers scratching their heads and asking, “What?”
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor