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,...
When History Meets the Ice: From Surya Bonaly to the “Quad God”
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily A Black History Month Moment Written in Motion Neighbors, as the Winter Olympics unfold this February, many of us are marveling at figure skating’s newest phenomenon, Ilia Malinin, known as the “Quad God,” whose…
Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Charts Steam Plant Demolition and Community Upkeep
The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation discusses steam plant demolition, AVAC repairs, and winter plans—quiet work that keeps Roosevelt Island running smoothly.
Spring Blooms and Learning Close to Home: Roosevelt Island Gardening Workshops and More
Find out how to join Roosevelt Island gardening workshops, including upcoming Roosevelt Island Garden Club events and community programs nearby. Explore spring learning opportunities in Queens and Long Island City.
Queens Public Safety Updates Commuters Should Know
Stay informed with Roosevelt Island public safety updates, plus this week’s Queens traffic incidents, crime alerts, and commute tips for island residents.
Roosevelt Island Cold Snap: Services Open, Markets Persevere, and Library Keeps Our Spirits Warm
Roosevelt Island faces severe cold with wind chills below zero, yet residents maintain their daily routines, including grocery runs and community activities. Local services, like the farmers market and library, remain operational, offering warmth and entertainment. Community spirit prevails as islanders cope with the winter weather together.
Black History Lives Here: Adib Mansour and the Art of Education on Roosevelt Island
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Every February, we are reminded that Black history is not a chapter to be revisited once a year, but a living, breathing story that continues to shape our present. On Roosevelt Island, that reminder…
Lunar New Year Lights Up Our City and Our Island Spirit
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily As winter settles in and the days stay short, a burst of color, tradition, and renewal arrives across New York City with the Lunar New Year. While Roosevelt Island may not host a large…
In Context: Why Independent Media Still Matters After the Don Lemon Arrest
Friends, this week the national news cycle delivered a story that has been buzzing far beyond its original coverage. Former CNN journalist and now independent reporter Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles in connection with his…
Winter’s Grip Holds On: Is There an End in Sight for NYC’s Cold Stretch?
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, if it feels like winter has parked itself on Roosevelt Island and refuses to leave, you are not imagining it. After days of bitter cold and frozen mornings, many of us have been…
Howard Polivy Was Always There
Eleanor Rivers’ essay on Howard Polivy depicts a troubling portrait of institutional continuity. Polivy exemplifies a governance strategy where consistency outweighs dissent, allowing systems to maintain power without accountability. This piece serves as a preparatory bridge to future discussions on how committee structures reinforce this dynamic, highlighting the complexities of governance.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor