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,...
Ai Weiwei’s ‘Camouflage’ Installation Coming to Four Freedoms Park This Fall
This fall, Ai Weiwei will unveil his installation “Camouflage” at Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park, starting September 10, 2025. Celebrating the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end, the project invites visitors to share reflections, creating a community tapestry. The exhibit runs until December 1, 2025.
🌸 What is the Roosevelt Island Beat?
The Roosevelt Island Beat is the rhythm of our days The Roosevelt Island Beat is the rhythm of our days, the swirl of cherry blossoms in spring, the quiet hum of a weekend yoga class, the sparkle of ferry lights…
🎉 Roosevelt Island Day 2025: June 7th Celebration in the Works
Sources Confirm the Date—Mark Your Calendars Roosevelt Island Day 2025 is shaping up to be one for the books. While the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) hasn’t made an official announcement yet, sources close to The Roosevelt Island Daily confirmed…
Volunteers Needed for “I Love My Park Day” at FDR Four Freedoms State Park
Help Beautify Roosevelt Island’s Most Iconic Park on May 3rd for I Love My Park Day Looking for a fun, meaningful way to give back to your community this spring? Roosevelt Island residents and friends are invited to participate in…
25 Water Street Is Opening Its Doors—and You Could Call It Home 🏙️
📰 Beat | Affordable Housing News Learn more about the exciting new affordable housing development at 25 Water Street. Forget everything you thought you knew about Manhattan rent. Something historic is happening downtown—and yes, it’s real. Thanks to a bold…
Astoria the Turkey 🦃
From Island Icon to Manhattan Turkey Explorer ✨ If you’ve ever strolled the southern tip of Roosevelt Island and spotted a striking wild turkey 🦃pecking around the bushes like she owned the place… then you’ve met Astoria the Turkey—our very…
🚨 RIOC CEO Search: A Rare Opportunity to Lead Roosevelt Island 🚨
Who was your favorite CEO of Roosevelt Island? Think you could do better? Now might be your chance to prove it—because the RIOC CEO search is officially on! The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) has launched a public search for…
Meet Rosie: Roosevelt Island’s Wild Turkey Who Won Our Hearts
A Feathered Icon Blooms with Spring Spring on Roosevelt Island brings fresh blooms, brighter days, and the return of one of our favorite residents—Rosie, Roosevelt Island’s turkey. Often seen wandering the promenades or peeking curiously into shop windows, Rosie has…
Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Festival 2025: A Celebration in Full Bloom
Why Spring Feels Different on Roosevelt Island Spring doesn’t just arrive on Roosevelt Island—it unfolds. The Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 transforms our beloved neighborhood into a living postcard, where cherry trees bloom alongside river views and joyful visitors….
Saturday Strolls Return: Farmers Market and a New Coffee Spot Await
A Tradition That Keeps Growing If you’re new around here, the Farmers Market has been part of the community for over 35 years. Every Saturday, it brings together local farmers, vendors, and neighbors for a colorful morning full of fresh…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor