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,...
NYC Diet Contributed to Flaco’s Fatal Plunge, Necropsy Finds
The much adored Eurasian eagle-owl had underlying conditions from eating diseased pigeons and poisoned rats. By Katie Honan Mar 25 5:18pm EDT Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl who flew from his perch at the Central Park Zoo after it was…
The Joyous Celebration of Purim at RIJC
It was a festive Purim party at the Roosevelt Island Jewish Congregation (RIJC) last Saturday night! Around 50 people came together for an evening of fun for all ages, celebrating the wacky and joyous Jewish holiday. The Roosevelt Island Daily…
Haynes Ally and AVP Tajuna Sharpe Now Exits RIOC
“Did you hear that she (Tajuna Sharpe) is no longer with RIOC?” a reader asked. “‘Resigned’ for unknown reasons.” We did know but waited for the news to be made public. Now, it is. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island…
Predicting the 2024 Cherry Blossoms for Roosevelt Island
Pink 2024 cherry blossoms have been blooming for a few weeks now, but that’s all along the East Promenade. The big show on the Manhattan side is on the verge, coming soon – sooner every year. Are we ready? by…
Ben Fhala Ideas: Revitalizing Tram Operations and Revenue Generation
Since joining RIOC’s board last year, Ben Fhala has resisted a status quo that many agree isn’t working. The following are his latest, longterm ideas about Tram operations. by Ben Fhala The Roosevelt Island Daily News Fellow Community members and…
How To Create a Relaxing Atmosphere in Your Barbershop
If you want people to come to your barbershop again and again, you should prioritize their comfort. Learn how to create a relaxing atmosphere in your shop here.
Where the hell is RIOC? Or, the tale of two Tram rides…
It was a warning. Two Tram rides were ahead of me, later in the day, but with temperatures below freezing at 9:30 in the morning, tourists were already out, adding to the limitless array of Tram cabin photos. I thought…
RIOC Steps Up Community Engagement with New Advisory Groups
But a Little More Thought Is Needed by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News “I know someone means well somewhere,” a resident mused after reading about RIOC’s advisory groups. “But I think I’ve lost it again.” “At the suggestion…
Ben Fhala has RIOC Rethinking Motorgate Rates, Waiting List
RIOC junior board member Ben Fhala’s questioning of Motorgate Rates unsettled assumptions and got managers thinking again. It’s been a rare occurrence, at least publicly, in recent years. The combination of new open-minded managers and community-oriented board members increases transparency…
No Fooling, F Train Returns to Roosevelt Island on April 1st
Yesterday, the Metropolitan Transit Authority confirmed that the F Train returns to full service on Monday, April 1st. We reported that last week based on their website information. It’s good news, but we’ll have a struggle on the weekend before….
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor