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,...
RIOC Extends Red Bus Service to Coler in New Pilot Program
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Happy August, friends! We’ve got some sweet news rolling in from RIOC. Starting this month, our beloved Red Bus is taking a new route, one that brings it right to the doorstep of Coler…
Take a Walk Back to Childhood with Stand by Me at the Roosevelt Island Library
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello neighbors! This August 20th, we have a special treat for movie lovers and nostalgic souls alike. The Roosevelt Island Library is hosting a summer film screening of the classic 1986 coming-of-age film Stand by…
Get to Know B.J. Jones: RIOC’s New President & CEO in Focus
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, let’s take a moment to welcome and get to know the thoughtful leadership stepping into the RIOC spotlight this September. B.J. Jones brings more than three decades of experience across city and state government, most…
In Context: When Walkouts Shape Governance — From Texas to 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 — together. Today, we explore two…
New Subway Barriers Arrive at Roosevelt Island — Signs Glitch, Escalator Still Keeping Us on Our Toes
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello neighbors, Ericka O’Connell here from The Beat, and I’m happy to report that our Roosevelt Island subway station has officially joined the MTA’s list of stations with brand-new protective platform barriers. The goal? More safety, less…
A New Chapter for Roosevelt Island: RIOC Welcomes B.J. Jones as President & CEO
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, change is in the air for our little slice of the East River. The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) has announced that B.J. Jones will be stepping in as our new President and Chief Executive…
Then & Now: Goldwater Hospital and the Island of Care
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily 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…
“Roosevelt Island: A History of Health, Science & Scandal” Talk — Re‑Air
Friends and neighbors, mark your calendars! On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Roosevelt Island Library welcomes a riveting Re‑Air presentation: “Roosevelt Island: A History of Health, Science & Scandal.” Dive deep into our island’s layered past, from its storied institutions to scandals that shaped public health…
In Context: Social Security Says Paper Checks Aren’t Going Away After All
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—together. Neighbors, take note: there’s good…
Keep It Clean, Keep It Ours: Roosevelt Island’s Shared Parks Deserve Respect
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hi neighbors! With the summer sun shining bright and our parks buzzing with life, it’s the perfect time for a gentle but important reminder: our green spaces are shared treasures and we all have…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor