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,...
In Context: What the Federal Reserve’s December Rate Decision Means for Our Neighbors
Welcome, neighbors! Every Wednesday, we take a step back to look deeper. Whether it is a headline making waves or a local issue with broader roots, this is our space to learn, reflect, and grow together. This week, all eyes…
One Week In: What the F/M Switch Really Means for Roosevelt Island Riders
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily — The Beat Friends, now that we’ve lived through our first full week of the F/M train switch, many of us are feeling the ripple effects in our daily routines. Some neighbors are adjusting…
A Letter To Roosevelt Island On the First Night of Hanukkah 2025
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily The First Light of Hanukkah Hello, neighbors.As the first candle is prepared and the evening settles into its winter quiet, the first night of Hanukkah on Roosevelt Island in 2025 arrives with a familiar and powerful…
How to Stay Warm and Safe at Home as the Cold Sets In
Friends, as winter truly arrives and our heaters struggle to keep up, it’s more important than ever to stay warm — and to stay safe. If your apartment is chilly or if heating is unreliable, here are practical ways to…
Last-Minute Gift Ideas That Still Feel Thoughtful
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily A Friendly Nudge for the Final Shopping Stretch Hello, neighbors. If your calendar just reminded you that the holidays are here and your gift list is still only half checked off, you are not…
Holiday Cheer at Blackwell House: Tea, History, and Festive Finds Await Us
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily The holiday season on Roosevelt Island always seems to find the coziest corners of our community, and this week it is happening right inside one of our most treasured landmarks. Our Roosevelt Island Historical Society…
MTA Fare Changes Are Here: What Roosevelt Island Riders Need to Know Starting January 4, 2026
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Good morning, neighbors. As we turn the calendar into the new year, the long-discussed MTA fare changes for 2026 are now officially in effect as of January 4. We first covered this back in October, and today’s…
Today’s the Day: F/M Train Swap Is Live — Here’s What Roosevelt Island Riders Need to Know
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello friends — the big day is here. As of this morning, on weekdays between about 6 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has officially swapped the F train and M train…
Reminder: Roosevelt Island Tree Lighting Ceremony — Friday, December 5, 2025
Hello friends and neighbors! Our favorite seasonal tradition is just around the corner — the tree lighting at Meditation Lawn is happening today on Friday, December 5 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Let’s gather, shine together, and welcome the holiday glow! What’s going on Details you’ll…
Reminder: F/M Train Swap Begins December 8 — How It Affects Roosevelt Island
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello, neighbors! A friendly reminder that the F and M trains will swap routes on weekdays starting Monday, December 8, 2025. This change will affect the Roosevelt Island station from roughly 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m….
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor