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,...
How Related Built Southtown: A Timeline of Leases, Amendments, and Public Agreements on Roosevelt Island
Related Companies is the primary developer behind Southtown, a major residential project on Roosevelt Island. The development, governed by long-term ground leases, underwent five amendments affecting financial and structural components. Building 9 marks the final phase, operating as an open-market rental with a lump-sum tax payment. Southtown’s agreements influence RIOC’s revenue and future development.
A Policy Shift, a Platform, and a Pattern Emerging Underground
New York City is shifting its approach to homelessness under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, moving from police enforcement to civilian outreach. This change affects Roosevelt Island’s subway station, which now sees increased homeless presence due to recent service disruptions. Residents seek clarity on the situation as many unanswered questions remain.
Astoria’s Next Residential Build Moves Forward Near a Transit Spine
A large residential project in Astoria has gained approval, adding hundreds of housing units near transit options. While the development addresses housing needs, its impact on transit systems raises concerns about capacity strain, particularly for Roosevelt Island residents. The issue highlights the need for better planning and sequencing of housing and transit management.
The Meeting That Almost Muted Judy Birdy
Thirteen Minutes on Roosevelt Island’s Quiet Heroes Thirteen minutes is hardly time enough to warm a pot of tea, yet on Monday evening those scant minutes stretched long and curious across a flickering gallery of four tired squares. One of…
RIOC Treasurer Role: An Oversight Title with No Budget
Albany’s introduction of a RIOC treasurer role appears to enhance accountability but fails to provide real oversight. This volunteer position lacks salary, staff, and access to finances, merely serving as a scapegoat for Albany officials. The role is thus unlikely to prevent financial mismanagement, highlighting the need for genuine transparency.
🚇 What is the Roosevelt Island Tunnels Stream?
Not everything on Roosevelt Island announces itself with headlines. Some stories live in the silence between agenda items at a public meeting. Others hum beneath the surface, in the steam tunnels or the pause between two neighbors deciding whether to…
Nothing to Advise: The REDAC Meeting, the Missing Atriums, and Why It Matters
Another committee meeting. Another disappearing piece of Roosevelt Island. On March 17th, 2025, the REDAC Committee watched in silence as L&M proposed replacing Roosevelt Landings’ iconic atriums with black awnings—and if history is any guide, no one will stop it….
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor