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,...
Top 10 Unexplained Mysteries That Still Baffle Experts
Dive into the world’s most intriguing unexplained mysteries that still perplex experts. From ancient enigmas to modern-day puzzles, these mysteries will leave you awestruck. by Jasper/Edited by David Stone for the Roosevelt Island Daily News The Allure of the Unknown…
Island Discount or… Poll Captures A Very American Response
When initial reactions were so strong over the arrival of Island Discount on Main Street, we took a poll to find out where all that was coming from. The results reflect a clearly American response. And not just in the…
Roosevelt Island Racial Tensions Mount Now While RIOC Dithers
Racial tensions flared on Roosevelt Island recently. In one reported instance, a couple sitting on the Mediation Steps was hassled by a group. In another, one of a group of three teenagers kicked a man in the head, calling him…
City Council Vows to Override Mayor Adams Veto of Housing Voucher Bills
Katie Honan, The City This article was originally published on Jun 23 1:42pm EDT by THE CITY Mayor Eric Adams on Friday blocked four City Council bills aimed at moving people into permanent housing, saying the bills went beyond the…
How the Gun Ownership Rate in New York Compares to Other States
To much of the world, the United States is a country defined, at least in part, by its gun culture. And with good reason. The U.S., along with Guatemala and Mexico, is one of only three countries in which gun…
Sportspark: Before You Go, Read the Fine Print Very Carefully
“Read the fine print,” was the message we got from a local mom alarmed over what RIOC demands for anyone using Sportspark. We didn’t get around to it though until they started pushing their Roosevelt Island 3 V. 3 Basketball…
How the New York City Budget Gets Made — and What Happens If It’s Late
Katie Honan, The City This article was originally published on Jun 23 5:00am EDT by THE CITY At more than $100 billion, New York City’s annual budget is the largest of any municipality in the country — and the expression…
Hudson and Related Companies Solidify Investment in Roosevelt Island
$63 Million Refinancing Package for Riverwalk Point, 480 Main Street According to a report in Crains New York, the paired companies refinanced the loan they secured for constructing 480 Main Street. The building anchors the northeast corner of Southtown, the…
Rent Board Approves 3% Hike for Stabilized Tenants
Jonathan Custodio, The City This article was originally published on Jun 21 8:59pm EDT by THE CITY Landlords will be able to hike rents by 3% later this year for more than one million rent-stabilized apartments. By a 5-4 vote…
For July 4th, RIOC Shuts Out Residents Again But Now…
Sloughing off residents’ rights, this year, RIOC again shuts out Roosevelt Islanders from park space they pay for on the 4th of July. On the nation’s most patriotic day, the Hochul/Haynes administration says, “It’s all about us.” And then, it…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor