Meeting With New RIOC President Leslie Torres On Thursday - Send In Your Questions Or Comments

Image of New RIOC President Leslie Torres After Being Appointed By RIOC Board of Directors

I am going to be meeting with new Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President/CEO Leslie Torres tomorrow.

Responding to my question as to how her her week as RIOC President went, Mr. Torres answered last Friday:

My first week has been a whirlwind of activity, filled with meetings with staff, developers and Roosevelt Island residents. I have met with so many people who are dedicated to Roosevelt Island and making the Island a great place to live, work and/or visit. It has already proven to be incredibly inspiring experience. A great first week indeed.

If you have any questions or comments for me to pass along to Ms. Torres, please send me an email or write a comment to this post and I will do so.

UPDATE 10:20 PM - A Reader would like to know from Ms. Torres:

Even though I do not live on the island anymore, I do have a vested interest since it was where I grew up and still have many dear friends that live there. My question would be, how do you plan on bringing the entire island together as a united community as it once was? From what I see and hear from current residents, each building seems to have their own agenda as opposed to working together as the community that it once was. I would also suggest allowing small/family owned businesses open up in the MANY empty store fronts as opposed to corporations (eg Starbucks). Allowing families to own island businesses speaks volumes. Last but not least, SAVE THE GREEN KITCHEN (aka Trelis)!! It is an institution and the heart of the island!