Shelton Haynes, president and chief executive officer of Roosevelt Island Operating Company (RIOC) promoted Aida Morales to the chief of staff for the first time. He had previously given her a free, preferred spot in the New York State Shelton Haynes Parking Area.

Aida Morales has worked for RIOC for three years and is well-liked there, but Haynes’s communications staff still needs to make announcements, justify a new management post, or explain why Morales was the most suitable candidate.

The Haynes leadership sees no necessity for community communication despite residents being contacted for the costs of most RIOC operations. As with Andrew Cuomo, he has the support of Governor Kathy Hochul despite the increased secrecy.

During his brief term, Haynes established new RIOC rules for secrecy while rewarding allies and accumulating benefits for himself. A security detail that no other RIOC leader ever considered necessary has also been added, and he has taken over an entire commercial space. The latest promotion of Tajuna Sharpe, which was also unexplained, and Aida Morales match the description provided by a RIOC employee.

An Overview of Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation

The Government of New York started the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation in 1984 as a public welfare company responsible for organizing, building, developing, administering, and managing Roosevelt Island. The firm focuses on providing services that improve the island’s living experience, emphasizing cutting-edge and environmentally responsible solutions. The two-mile-long island’s roads, parks, buildings, sports centers, and public transport, such as the popular aerial tramway, are all managed by RIOC. A public safety division run by RIOC also maintains a safe environment for residents, employees, business owners, and visitors.

Community Affairs

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s visible, proactive unit Community Affairs Department, is responsible for developing, maintaining, and expanding ties within the RIOC community.

Youth Center

The Roosevelt Island Youth Center is a drop-in after-school facility run by RIOC. Children in grades 2 through 8 may visit the Center from 2:45 pm to 6:00 pm. The youth initiative will resume weekday evening sessions from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm starting on March 12th.