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,...
Fertile Ground: NYC Could Move Step Closer to Universal, Mandatory Composting
Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Apr 22 at 5:17pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. The city’s Independent Budget Office estimates a citywide composting program could save $33…
New York high court hears redistricting arguments Tuesday
By Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor April 22nd, 2022 The Roosevelt Island Daily News (The Center Square) – The New York State Court of Appeals will hear arguments on Tuesday about whether Democrats pushed through redrawn state legislative and…
Jane Fonda New War: Winning a Green New Deal
In the fall of 2019, police arrested actor and workout icon Jane Fonda on the steps of the U.S. Capitol as she protested the government’s failure to address the urgency of the climate crisis and rallied support for the Green…
RIOC shoves aside local businesses, promotes New Jersey
Local businesses got booted aside by RIOC yesterday as the state agency that collects rents from but never promotes them gave a shout out for Cousins Maine Lobster Truck. It was another blow against the community that pays all the…
Summer Day Camp 2022 at RIYC Ready for Sign Up
Summer Day Camp, organized by the Roosevelt Island Youth Center, announced plans and a sign up website for 2022 yesterday. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Details for the Summer Day Camp Program We are thrilled to announce that pre-registration for…
What is brutalist architecture? A Roosevelt Island history
In my New York City neighborhood, brutalist architecture forms the residential foundation. Buildings planned and built in the 1970s were brutalist in design, a style favoring utility over embellishments. But despite the unfortunate name, brutalism on Roosevelt Island has shown…
A word from Evan Ardelle about your best friend…
Let’s face it: our pets are our babies and our family members. Should anything happen to us and we could not provide for our pets’ wellbeing, we need to be sure that they’ll be properly looked after. Sadly, and all…
RIOC will finally clean up filth at the Motorgate Atrium
The Motorgate Atrium greets residents and visitors alike with caked on filth and has for years. But according to yesterday’s email blast, even RIOC has finally had enough of it. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News A Motorgate…
Roosevelt Island Coronavirus Cases Rising Fast
According to the latest tracking, Coronavirus cases on Roosevelt Island rose to near 7%. Infections jumped in all of New York City, but it centered heavily on Manhattan. Increases in tourism coupled with decreases in precautions like face masks and…
From Counterculture to Today: The Enduring Legacy of Hippies
The hippie movement emerged in the late 1960s as a countercultural force advocating peace, love, and personal freedom. Despite its short lifespan, the movement’s impact was profound. Today, its influence is evident in various aspects of society, from fashion and music to social attitudes. Their legacy continues to shape our world positively.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor