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,...
How Roosevelt Island Survived the Worst Transit Month
Maybe the worst transit month in Roosevelt Island history started with the MTA’s canceling weekend subway services all month. It worsened when RIOC failed to step up support, then approved Tram shutdowns when needs were greatest. But the community struggled…
Electrolytes: Powering Your Digestion
Electrolytes are minerals that conduct electricity when dissolved in water. They play a crucial role in various bodily functions, including digestion. Here’s a breakdown of their importance in your digestive system: The Roosevelt Island Daily News 1. Maintaining Fluid Balance:…
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My… er Blockchains, Crypto and Smart Contracts
The Oracle. A New Novel by Cornell Tech’s Ari Juels Few novels, especially mystery novels chart territories of the size covered in Ari Juels’s The Oracle, but fewer authors have his tools. Juels is a professor at Cornell Tech on…
Tram Troubles Continue And Now Everyone Still Jams On
The thing about the Tram troubles Roosevelt Islanders go through now is that they are neither new nor unpredictable. The table was set over three years ago when RIOC decided that “marketing and branding” made sense for generating more income….
Comptroller Sues Over Millions in Wages Stolen From COVID-Era MTA Workers, He Alleges
The subway cleaners disinfected stations during the height of the pandemic. Two city lawsuits allege that they were underpaid. By Jose Martinez Feb 22 6:00am EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News Contractors paid big bucks by the MTA to bring…
Hochul’s favorability drops in new poll
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval rating has dropped, according to a new poll, which shows a plurality of voters think she’s out of touch with average New Yorkers. The Siena College survey of likely New York voters…
The Rent Is Still Too High
Housing prices are spiraling alongside homelessness. To solve this crisis, we need to recognize housing as a human right. By Farrah Hassen | February 21, 2024 The Roosevelt Island Daily News “How we gonna pay last year’s rent?” the chorus implores in…
Make It Better, Roosevelt Island: Southpoint Park
Thinking about a better Southpoint Park, I recall a tour of the 2011 project while it was underway. Piles of rubble evolved into slopping meadows. My escort, RIOC’s Information Technology Director Michael Moreo, proudly showed how RIOC repurposed building stone…
Shoplifting Surge Overwhelms NYC’s Small Businesses
Mom and pop stores have had to add staff or limit the number of customers, as thieves have gotten bolder. By Greg David Feb 21 5:00am EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News On Valentine’s Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul went to…
4 Types of Trash That Require Special Handling
Disposing of trash is a part of life in business and at home. But not every kind of trash can or should go to the landfill during your weekly pick up. Some types of waste carry certain hazards. You need…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor