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,...
Roosevelt Island’s Fall for Arts Festival Returns with Color, Music, and Community Spirit
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Neighbors, it’s almost that magical time of year again when the leaves start to turn and our community gathers on the Meditation Lawn for one of Roosevelt Island’s most beloved traditions: the Fall for…
Mark Your Calendars: RIOC’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Roosevelt Island Daily | The BeatBy Ericka O’Connell Hello, friends, Each September, Roosevelt Island pauses together in a moment of deep reflection. This year, RIOC, the Public Safety Department, and community leaders invite us to gather once again for our…
In Context: A Letter on Hunger, Community, and Compassion
Dear neighbors, I’ve been thinking a lot this week about food, and about the fragility of our daily lives. You may have seen the news that Gaza has been declared in a state of famine, with over half a million…
About RIOC’s “Living on Roosevelt Island Survey…”
The article critiques RIOC’s limited survey and lack of community engagement, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability while urging new CEO B.J. Jones to host town halls.
Final Word from the MTA: Hearings and What’s on the Table
Hi friends, Ericka here ready to keep you all in the loop about what’s coming next on Roosevelt Island with that MTA fare hike story we ran last week. Let’s talk about what’s been happening since then. Public Hearings Held…
Back-to-School Giveaway at Good Shepherd Plaza
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily A Warm Welcome Back to School Friends, as summer winds down and September creeps closer, our community is once again stepping up to make sure Roosevelt Island kids are ready for a bright new…
Summer at the Library: “Wet Hot American Summer” Closes Out the Season with Laughter
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Neighbors, it has been a joyful ride with our Roosevelt Island Library’s Summer at the Library film series. From nostalgic coming-of-age stories to timeless American classics, each screening has brought us together in laughter…
$3 Subway Fare Coming in 2026 — What Roosevelt Island Riders Should Know
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hi neighbors, Ericka here with a timely heads-up for your wallets. Starting January 4, 2026, the subway and local bus fare is set to rise from $2.90 to $3.00 and the MTA board will vote on…
In Context: Homelessness, Human Stories, and the Privilege of Local Safety on Roosevelt Island
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. A Sweep in Washington, D.C….
Goodbye Forever MetroCard, Hello OMNY
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello neighbors, Ericka here from The Beat! After three decades of flashes of yellow-and-blue, we’re fully stepping into the tap-and-go era. The MTA confirmed that MetroCard sales will end on December 31, 2025 and here on…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor