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,...
New York Approves Three NYC Casino Licenses. What It Means for Our City and Our Island
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Neighbors, not too long ago we celebrated a victory, by the defeat of a Times Square Casino proposal. Now a major decision out of Albany this week is set to reshape parts of New…
Gov. Hochul’s Transit & Childcare Decisions — What It Means for Roosevelt Island
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello, friends! Today we’re diving into two major policy moves by our state government that could ripple all the way to our little slice of the city here on Roosevelt Island. What’s happening Our…
Tomorrow Is Election Day — Our Community Goes to the Polls!
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello friends and neighbors — our big day is nearly here! With New York City Board of Elections confirming that Election Day for the 2025 general election is set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, we’re…
NYC Schools Ban Cell Phones During School Hours — What It Means for Students and Families
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, big changes are ongoing on New York City classrooms this school year. Back in September, personal cell phones and internet-enabled devices are no longer be allowed during the school day. The goal? Less…
Mayor Adams Proposes Ban on Central Park Horse Carriages — What It Means for NYC
Mayor Eric Adams has officially called for a ban on horse-drawn carriages in New York City, beginning with Central Park, citing public safety and horse welfare concerns. His new executive order pushes the City Council to formalize the end of this historic…
MTA Board Approves Fare Hike — What It Means for Us on Roosevelt Island
Friends, we just got news from the MTA that starting January 2026, fares and tolls across New York’s transit system are going up, though not without tweaks that try to soften the blow. Let’s walk through what’s changing, who’s affected, and…
Eric Adams Exits Mayoral Race, Leaving New York’s Political Landscape Wide Open
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, the news is shaking up New York politics. Mayor Eric Adams has suspended his re-election campaign, saying his bid was made “impossible” by financial constraints and endless speculation. His name will still appear on…
Times Square Casino Goes Bust: A Win for Broadway, Small Business, and Sanity
By Ericka O’Connell Jackpot for the Community — Without the Casino Neighbors, let’s call it: this one’s a victory worth savoring. After months of hype, hearings, and heavy-handed promises, the plan to drop a Caesars Palace casino right in the…
About RIOC’s “Living on Roosevelt Island Survey…”
The article critiques RIOC’s limited survey and lack of community engagement, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability while urging new CEO B.J. Jones to host town halls.
$3 Subway Fare Coming in 2026 — What Roosevelt Island Riders Should Know
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hi neighbors, Ericka here with a timely heads-up for your wallets. Starting January 4, 2026, the subway and local bus fare is set to rise from $2.90 to $3.00 and the MTA board will vote on…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor