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,...
10 Worst Disasters in New York City History
New York City is known for being one of the most populous and busiest cities in the world. It’s also no stranger to disaster. Here are 10 of the worst disasters in New York City history, many of which forced…
There’s a Spike of People on NYC’s Subway Tracks. It’s Leading to Deadly Accidents.
The West 4th Street, Times Square-42nd Street and 125th Street stations on the Lexington Avenue line had the highest number of track intrusions, which are up 20% since the pandemic started. Jose Martinez, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon…
May 7th: I Love My Park Day at Four Freedoms
On Saturday, May 7th, I Love My Park Day invigorates state parks all across New York. Locally, for Roosevelt Island, that means FDR Four Freedoms State Park but also Gantry Plaza State Park, historic and laid back, just five minutes…
Is the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Finally Restored?
As photos by historian Judith Berdy show, the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse restoration is nearly completed. The heavy equipment is gone, and the glass and top platform are in place. With the construction fencing now gone, too, visitors can again enjoy…
“Goodbye,” says Dr. Grimm to her practice on Roosevelt Island
Dr. Katherine Teets Grimm began her pediatric practice on Roosevelt Island in 1987 as a part-timer. She soon took it full time, guiding the health of nearly two generations of local youngsters. But all things come to an end, and…
PSD fails again, photos prove. Why isn’t anything done?
PSD fails again, we found, at protecting public transit riders from maskless companions, including infants too young for vaccines. A ballooning lack of leadership at RIOC spreads across the community. This calls for resignations or, if needed, firings as COVID-19…
Partisan gerrymandering dumped, but who’s in for Roosevelt Island?
New York’s highest court rejected Democratic partisan gerrymandering of State Senate and Congressional districts. It has national implications and direct impacts on Roosevelt Island. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Partisan gerrymandering map bites the dust: What’s it…
10 facts about popular Union Square in New York City
Union Square has long been a hub of activity in New York City. But it has a rich history you may have missed in all the activity enlivening the park. Here are 10 facts about Union Square that you may…
Roosevelt Islander Jim Luce is Off to India Helping Kids
If you don’t know Jim Luce, you’re missing out on something special. But if you don’t know this low key, soft-spoken, that’s no surprise. His impact on young people, especially orphans, happens without a lot of noise. And now, the…
Is the East Side Access ugly over? Answer looks like “Yes.”
A decade ago, the East Side Access project brought ugly wrap-around fencing to the worst location: Straight across from the subway station where most people enter Roosevelt Island. Its in-your-face presence finally came down… Only to be replaced by an…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor