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,...
“The Girl Puzzle” Is Broken. Can They Put the Pieces Back Together Now?
When The Girl Puzzle opened in December 2021, the whole world of art was watching. It’s precipitous fall from grace in less than a year surprised everyone, especially RIOC, it appears. But now, while experts search for answers, the work…
Roosevelt Islanders: Christina Delfico Gets a Nod from the Citizen’s Committee for New York City
The first time I met Christina Delfico, she was cultivating a small garden behind the Roosevelt Island Youth Center. Kids were leaning about nature through plants, and I was on assignment from the local newspaper. It was a long time…
At RIOC, a Rowdy Vibe in a Semi-Love Fest Hosted by Howard Polivy
Usually, we report the highlights of RIOC’s board and board committee meetings. But Thursday’s REDAC meeting had such a unique and rowdy vibe we’re covering it differently. Longtime board member and committee chair Howard Polivy stuck with his promise of…
A Double Hit for Roosevelt Island Transit, Starting Monday
With RIOC acting as messenger, we learned on Friday about a coming transportation double hit for Roosevelt Islanders, both on short notice. RIOC will shoulder the blame, but the real culprits are the usual ones: the MTA and Leitner-POMA. by…
A Thousand Migrants Slept Outside or in Subways, NYC Official Survey Says
While the Adams administration says the population in its care has gone down, that doesn’t account for the migrants evicted from shelters and left to their own devices while seeking a new placement. By Gwynne Hogan Feb 16 5:00am EST…
Vernissage 23 Now at Gallery RIVAA, Today Through March 3rd
The Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association’s (RIVAA) annual Vernissage 23 – season opening – welcomes visitors for the first time today. Everyone is graciously welcomed. A free meet the artists opening reception will take place next Saturday, February 24th, from…
Change Comes Now as RIOC Improves Lighthouse Park
After years of deterioration and neglect, RIOC is improving Lighthouse Park with repairs and collaborative efforts. While troubling elements remain, they are being addressed. Are we on the way to restoring – even improving – the traditional pleasures at the…
Subway Surfers Take Unsafe Sex to the Next Level
MTA rips into “clowns” who took pantless joyride atop the No. 7 train. By Jose Martinez (Note: Two people appeared to be getting intimate atop a 7 train. Credit: Via Jonathan Eli/Instagram) Feb 14 4:22pm EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News Here’s…
How to Grow an Urban Forest
Growing an urban forest is a fantastic goal with numerous benefits for the environment and community. The approach can vary depending on your scale and resources, but here are some key steps to consider: Individual Level: Community Level: City-Wide Level:…
Report: New York delivers 1-2 punch in taxing, spending
(The Center Square) – New York and its local governments top the charts nationally when it comes to higher taxes and spending, according to a new report. Analyzing census state and local finance data, the Citizens Budget Commission found that in…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor