Image of New RIOC President Leslie Torres After Being Appointed By RIOC Board of Directors
The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) new President/CEO Leslie Torres started her first day on the job today. She was welcomed to her new position by a story in today’s NY Times City Room Blog. Here’s the NY Times take on the recent RIOC President/CEO change.
… Leslie Torres, a deputy state housing commissioner, has been appointed president of the islands operating corporation, replacing Stephen H. Shane, whom the board abruptly ousted in June….
… Mr. Shane, who was appointed in 2007 by Gov. Eliot Spitzer, was kicked off the board in a back-room deal that took many, including him, by surprise….
… And while the post had long been viewed as a repository of Albany cronyism, Mr. Shane was not a crony or even a career civil servant. His successor, Ms. Torres, does have a long history in government service…
The NY Times City Room Blog previously published a story about former RIOC President Steve Shane’s departure from the RIOC Board which included a statement from Mr. Shane as to why he believed he was removed as RIOC President. 5 PM – Ms. Torres comments on her first day as RIOC President:
What a great first day to join the RIOC team. Everything on Roosevelt Island looks so verdant. I look forward to working with the Board, staff and residents to continue to maintain and improve the Island.