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,...
PSD at a Loss with E-Bikes Ignoring Traffic Laws But We’re Here to Help
E-bikes ignoring traffic laws poses hazards in communities like Roosevelt Island. Some creatively attack the problem while others hide from it. Here, RIOC’s Public Safety Department nestles snuggly in the latter. In its absence, we’ll offer some smart solutions, but…
The Sorry State of RIOC Now Looks Even Sorrier in Sworn Statement
RIOC Board member Howard Polivy’s declaration, responding to a motion in the Haynes/Robinson lawsuit, makes stark the sorry state of RIOC. The biggest question remaining: What the hell took so long? People have been hurt, the public trust damaged, resources…
DENIED: Haynes and Robinson Lose First Round in Their Lawsuit
“Plaintiffs’ Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is DENIED,” the U.S. Southern District Court said last week. RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes and Chief Counsel Gretchen had asked for a Temporary Restraining Order forcing the state to return them to their…
Amanda Matthews Speaks Out After Reopening of “The Girl Puzzle.”
“The MOMENT the barriers were removed we started getting images posted to Google again!” sculptor Amanda Matthews declared. She hopes it’s a good sign for the future of The Girl Puzzle. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News “I…
An Easy Solution for Residents with Tram Overcrowding
With everyone who should be coming up with an easy solution to Roosevelt Island Tram overcrowding producing just about nothing, The Daily is taking it on. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC)…
CONFIRMED: F Train Shutdown Set to End in Two Weeks with Tough Last Weekend
According to the MTA’s Planned Service Changes website, the much-awaited end of the F Train shutdown arrives on April 1st, but it won’t go down easy. For the last weekend in March, F Train Shuttles will not run. Only MTA…
How we treat old friends on Roosevelt Island – RIOC’s Worst Eyesore Now
For years now, RIOC’s disrespect for historic sites annoyed and irritated, but the Island’s worst eyesore occupies a special place in neglect. It’s not just hideous, it’s a slap in the face. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News…
Parks Department Throws Out Long Island City Compost Center
Big Reuse has been asked to leave its spot under the Queensboro Bridge, while other organic waste facilities also face uncertain futures. By Samantha Maldonado Mar 15 4:59am EDT A community composting site in Queens is being tossed from its…
Louisiana’s toxic air is linked to low-weight and pre-term births
Originally published by The 19th All three of Ashley Gaignard’s children were born preterm and at low birth weights. It was a fact that Gaignard didn’t think about much at the time — her children are now in their twenties…
How Your Business Can Encourage Sales During Holidays
From Labor Day to the Fourth of July to Christmas, holidays present opportunities for businesses to earn extra. Learn how to encourage sales here.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor