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,...
Is Pest Control the Tenant’s or Landlord’s Responsibility?
If you’re dealing with pests in your rental, you should learn more about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords when facing infestations.
Its Future In the Balance, RIOC’s Board Meets On Thursday
The future of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) hangs in the balance with a board meeting set for October 26th at 5:30 p.m. The board itself is internally embattled, and numerous lawsuits, staffing shortages and investigations hobble daily operations….
“Let’s Get Our Act Together,” Says Judith Berdy, After CB 8 Tram Talk
Judith Berdy, well-known as a local historian, is also as plugged into other community streams of interest as anyone. She’s frequently quoted in publications where she’s considered a reliable resource for news stories. Here, she offers her thoughts on Roosevelt…
Are Roosevelt Island’s New Buildings Sitting on a Time Bomb?
A time bomb? The US Army Corps of Engineers found that the steam tunnel making up the East Seawall behind Southtown needed repairs. That was in 2001, 23 years ago. Since then, another investigation declared the seawall at risk of…
Things You Should Do in the First Month of a New Job
Ensure a smooth transition with a new employer by following excellent tips. Review the things you should do in the first month of a new job now.
Roosevelt Island Story: Abbie Hoffman & Me vs The Wild Paranoia
I never thought I shared a talent for spurring wild paranoia with Abbie Hoffman. But the similarities, even nearly six decades later, are inescapable – if on a ridiculously smaller scale. Hoffman shook up Nixon’s White House. All I rattled…
After a Better Fall for Arts, Pin Some Hopes on Next Year
According to most accounts, we had a better Fall for Arts in 2023 than any since the pre-pandemic 2019 show. it’s a credit to RIVAA‘s unrewarded judging and organizing, tasks RIOC dumped on them after denuding its experienced staff. Following…
Tongue Twisted: Adams Taps AI to Make City Robocalls in Languages He Doesn’t Speak
New York City law requires public documents and announcements be made available in a wide range of languages, but the mayor’s computer-assisted pretending raises alarms for some ethics experts. Katie Honan, The City This article was originally published on Oct…
Speak Up: Rank the Roosevelt Island Tram Experience Now
The Roosevelt Island Tram is under new, significant pressures with an increasing influx of tourists and a partial F Train Shutdown. We’d like to hear from you about how it’s going. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Please register your vote…
Additional Revenue Streams for Your Hotel
Running a successful hotel or similar establishment goes beyond providing rooms with beds. Most customers seek convenience and accommodation. They’ll appreciate little and large benefits at reasonable prices that make their experience at your establishment even more pleasant. Implement these…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor