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,...
No Fireworks on Roosevelt Island This Fourth of July
Hi neighbors! As we make our plans for barbecues, family gatherings, and red-white-and-blue fun, here’s an important update to keep in mind before the big day arrives. Roosevelt Island will not be a fireworks viewing location for this year’s Independence…
Then & Now: The Island of Liberty Before Lady Liberty
Hello, friends!Each Friday, we journey through time to explore the stories that shaped Roosevelt Island, our country, and the events that continue to influence our community today. Let’s connect the past with the present, right here at home. Before the…
A Masked Daredevil Scales the Tram Tower
What happened: On the evening of June 16, a hooded, masked 20‑year‑old, later identified as Miguel Martinez from Oceanside, Long Island, climbed the 250‑foot support tower on the Manhattan side of the Roosevelt Island Tramway. This daring event drew attention…
In Context: What’s in That “Big Beautiful Bill” And Why It Matters Here at Home
Welcome, neighbors! Every Wednesday, we take a step back to look deeper. Whether it’s a headline making waves or a local issue with broader roots, this is our space to learn, reflect, and grow together. This week, a massive piece…
NYC Neighbors: Brace for Our First Big Heat Wave of Summer
A massive heat dome is parked firmly over the Midwest and Eastern U.S., pushing temps into the 90s and even triple digits. From Boston to Washington, humidity is sticking around, turning evenings stifling and daytime unbearable (washingtonpost.com). The current heat…
RIRA: From Civic Powerhouse to Rebuilding Chapter
Once the heartbeat of Roosevelt Island civic life, the Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) is in the midst of something it hasn’t faced before: rebuilding from within. Founded in 1977, RIRA was born out of necessity. Roosevelt Island was growing…
Tonight, RIOC Board Meeting Rescheduled to June 23: Here’s What to Know
Neighbors, if you were planning to attend the next Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) Board meeting, here is the information you need: Meeting Details Open to the PublicAs required by the New York State Open Meetings Law, this meeting is…
Then & Now: Honoring Nellie Bly and Her Legacy, The Girl Puzzle Monument on Roosevelt Island
Hello, friends! Each Friday, we journey through time to explore the stories that shaped Roosevelt Island, our country, and the events that continue to influence our community today. Let’s connect the past with the present right here at home. As…
More Than a Meal: RIDA’s Food Pantry Keeps Roosevelt Island Fed and Connected
Hello, friends! Tucked into the heart of Roosevelt Island at the Cultural Center on Main Street, a quiet but vital effort continues to nourish our neighbors body and soul. Every other Friday, the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) opens the…
In Context: Trump at the Kennedy Center, A Reminder of Why Community Stages Matter
Welcome, neighbors! Every Wednesday, we take a step back to look deeper. Whether it’s a headline making waves or a local issue with broader roots, this is our space to learn, reflect, and grow together. After a charged evening at…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor