David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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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?
Susan Rosenthal’s lawsuit against RIOC now shapes up as March showdown
In a lawsuit filed on October 20th, last year, ousted RIOC president Susan Rosenthal contested her dismissal. Attacking Governor Cuomo, his henchmen and the board, she slammed them for negligence and implied racist motives.
Bring Back Rosenthal Now, Then Fire All The Bad Apples
Bring back Susan Rosenthal. The idea popped into my head as I reviewed her lawsuit, this morning. It’s the right thing, and it should happen. But it won’t be complete until there’s a housecleaning. Opinion by David Stone Roosevelt Island…
RIOC Board July, 2020: Now Unfocused and Out of Balance
RIOC’s July 2020, board meeting featured an odd mix of steadiness under pressure, stressed by obvious fissures with the community. By David Stone Roosevelt Island News Pushed back a week after the ouster of Susan Rosenthal, this meeting of the…
The Truth: Who Really Ambushed Susan Rosenthal?
Who ambushed Susan Rosenthal? Who’s covering up for him or her, and why? A whistleblower? A disgruntled employee out to get the boss? We’re finally ready to name names and ask more questions. Opinion by David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily…
Why do you think Governor Cuomo fired RIOC President Rosenthal?
RIOC President Susan Rosenthal was fired unexpectedly by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday, June 19th. Sexually and racially offensive language, his office claimed, was the cause, but it now appears she may be a victim of political correctness run amok….
Roosevelt Island Tree Lighting 2019
Roosevelt Island’ Tree Lighting for 2019, blessed with mild weather and superbly organized, lit up Friday night. Around 500 crowded the Rivercross Lawn for a holiday festival. Roosevelt Island Tree Lighting 2019 starts with caroling. A little after six, the…
Beautify Roosevelt Island: Seawall Railings
No better way to beautify Roosevelt Island was possible than replacing miles of ugly seawall railings keeping us from falling into the East River. RIOC President/CEO Susan Rosenthal agreed, and her team took aim and got it done. Reporting by…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor