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,...
Free Speech Weekend Blooms on Roosevelt Island
Four Freedoms Park is hosting free events this weekend, including the Banned Book Library on Friday, showcasing challenged titles and free expression, followed by the Imagination Playground and an Art Censorship talk on Saturday. Activities run from May 16 to June 2, offering family-friendly fun and engaging discussions on creativity and censorship.
Candidate Night at Good Shepherd: Hear from Julie Menin & Collin Thompson – May 29
Roosevelt Island gets its own front-row seat in the City Council District 5 race later this month, and you’re invited—no subway ride required! The What & When Who’s on the Mic? Candidate Snapshot Julie Menin (Incumbent, Democrat) Former NYC Commissioner…
Tonight at 5:30 PM: RIOC’s Full Board Meets — Here’s Your Quick-Start Guide
RIOC’s meeting on May 14, 2025, at 5:30 PM, features an early public-comment period and a webcast. Key agenda items include insurance binders, Riverwalk 6 refinancing, and revisions to the ethics code. Attendance is encouraged for updates on community projects and budget decisions impacting local services.
Frank Farance vs. the Drift
Re-anchoring Roosevelt Island’s Civic Power “If residents aren’t at the table, we’re on the menu.”— Frank Farance, paraphrased from three decades of RIRA meetings Roosevelt Island Residents Association president Frank Farance does not do wistful. While others lament the slow…
The Meeting That Almost Muted Judy Birdy
Thirteen Minutes on Roosevelt Island’s Quiet Heroes Thirteen minutes is hardly time enough to warm a pot of tea, yet on Monday evening those scant minutes stretched long and curious across a flickering gallery of four tired squares. One of…
Main St. Resurfacing Postponed — New Dates & Detours (May 12–23)
Roosevelt Island Main Street resurfacing has shifted one week later than originally announced, giving commuters and parents extra time to plan. Here’s your updated cheat‑sheet in under two minutes. What’s changing? Work zone map 510 → 580 Main Street (outside Roosevelt Landings to the basketball…
Roosevelt Island Ferry Schedule Gets a Spring Refresh
The Spring 2025 NYC Ferry schedule introduces improvements for Roosevelt Island, including additional morning trips and revised departure times. Riders benefit from real-time updates through both the Transit and NYC Ferry apps, with fare details and transfer options highlighted. Enhanced boarding etiquette applies, ensuring a smooth travel experience for all.
Help Shape NYC’s First Urban Forest Plan
Your Voice Can Plant the Next Million Trees By Erika, Roosevelt Island Daily Beat Reporter If you have ever lingered beneath the gingko grove next to Blackwell House on a humid summer afternoon, you know how a single patch of shade…
RIVAA Pride Open Call: Your Artwork Could Anchor Roosevelt Island’s June Gallery Show
RIVAA Gallery is inviting LGBTQ+ artists from NYC to submit work for the “Pride & Prejudice” exhibition, running from June 1-12. Submissions are due by May 15, with a $25 participation fee for accepted artists. The exhibit offers visibility, networking, and community engagement opportunities.
RIOC Treasurer Role: An Oversight Title with No Budget
Albany’s introduction of a RIOC treasurer role appears to enhance accountability but fails to provide real oversight. This volunteer position lacks salary, staff, and access to finances, merely serving as a scapegoat for Albany officials. The role is thus unlikely to prevent financial mismanagement, highlighting the need for genuine transparency.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor