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,...
🌸 What is the Roosevelt Island Beat?
The Roosevelt Island Beat is the rhythm of our days The Roosevelt Island Beat is the rhythm of our days, the swirl of cherry blossoms in spring, the quiet hum of a weekend yoga class, the sparkle of ferry lights…
🚇 What is the Roosevelt Island Tunnels Stream?
Not everything on Roosevelt Island announces itself with headlines. Some stories live in the silence between agenda items at a public meeting. Others hum beneath the surface, in the steam tunnels or the pause between two neighbors deciding whether to…
The OIG and Howard Polivy: What Silence Tells Us About Oversight
The Inspector General’s report critiques the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation for misusing nearly $170,000 in public funds for private gain. Despite significant oversight failures, particularly by Howard Polivy, chair of the Audit & Budget Committee, calls for reform have faced resistance. Accountability remains elusive, prompting public engagement for change.
Roosevelt Island Summer Movies 2025 lineup
🎬 Summer Movie Nights Are Back on Roosevelt Island! Here’s What’s Playing in 2025 Don’t miss out on the exciting Roosevelt Island summer movies 2025 lineup! There’s something magical about watching a movie under the stars—and on Roosevelt Island, that…
RIOC Jobs: A New CEO Search Signals Transparency—But Are They Looking for the Right Leader?
For the first time in recent memory, Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) has taken a more open and professional approach to hiring its next top executive. Ericka recently reported that the RIOC CEO search has officially made its way onto…
🎉 Roosevelt Island Day 2025: June 7th Celebration in the Works
Sources Confirm the Date—Mark Your Calendars Roosevelt Island Day 2025 is shaping up to be one for the books. While the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) hasn’t made an official announcement yet, sources close to The Roosevelt Island Daily confirmed…
✨ Celebrating Roosevelt Island Community Awards: Five Women Honored for Their Impact
This spring, Roosevelt Island shined a little brighter as five extraordinary women were honored at the Roosevelt Island community awards. The event was hosted by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright. The ceremony was part of the State Assembly’s annual “Women of…
“What Lies Beneath” Isn’t Fiction. It’s Just Roosevelt Island Governance.
Eleanor Rivers’ two-part story reveals a troubling decline in public trust on Roosevelt Island, focusing on a canopy proposal for The Landings. Despite community concerns, decisions were made without transparency. The narrative critiques RIOC’s board for neglecting voices and highlights the loss of important social spaces, urging critical reflection on governance and community.
Volunteers Needed for “I Love My Park Day” at FDR Four Freedoms State Park
Help Beautify Roosevelt Island’s Most Iconic Park on May 3rd for I Love My Park Day Looking for a fun, meaningful way to give back to your community this spring? Roosevelt Island residents and friends are invited to participate in…
Public Meeting Transparency: What We Asked RIOC
Transparency in public meetings starts with more than just showing up. The public needs clear access to understand what’s happening. People must have the chance to question and engage with decisions before they’re made. Demanding Public Meeting Transparency on Roosevelt…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor