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,...
Now At Community Board 8, RIOC Struggles for Credibility
RIOC’s communication fails to mask their indifference toward residents’ needs, with sham ADA adherence exposing a heartless bureaucracy more concerned with image than access.
RIOC’s New Strategy for the Tram Crisis Revealed: They Lie
RIOC’s apathetic handling of the Tram crisis reveals a shameful disregard for disabled residents, exposing a culture of lies and indifference amidst mounting community frustration.
RIOC Slams Disabled Tram Passengers Again. This Time, It’s Worse
In a shocking display of negligence, RIOC blocked access to the Tram for disabled riders, leaving them stranded while tourists surged ahead. Amidst this chaos, RIOC remained silent, blatantly ignoring legal obligations under the ADA. The haunting indifference towards those in need raises a terrifying question: who truly cares for the vulnerable?
Rock Bottom: RIOC Reneges on Priority Boarding for Seniors and Disabled
RIOC’s deceptive “clarification” betrays disabled and senior tram riders, prioritizing tourists while violating ethical and legal standards. This blatant neglect demands accountability from elected officials.
Congestion Pricing Cash Crunch Could Give MTA an Out on Pact to Make Subway Stations Accessible
The 2022 legal settlement required the MTA to make subway stations ADA-compliant by 2055. However, with the pause on congestion pricing, the MTA may struggle to fulfill its commitment due to funding shortages. The agency’s chairman acknowledged the potential delay in accessibility upgrades and reassigned a chief officer to prioritize accessibility work.
New Boss the Same as the Old Boss? Disabled, RIOC and the Tram
When I arrived on Roosevelt Island, circa 1990, the community’s respect for its disabled community excited me. My dad was physically challenged as was a close cousin. I’d witnessed the struggles firsthand when no accommodations were available. But Roosevelt Island…
The Unbearable Mindlessness of Being RIOC: Chapter 37
The unbearable mindlessness of being RIOC hailed a fresh chapter in its history of unbelievable miscues. Fully visible. Smack dab where the Big Cheese must see and ignore it daily. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Previously criticized…
Good News, Bad News, New Seating Arrives in Southpoint Park
New seating arrived in Southpoint Park, this week, but it’s a good news, bad news thing. The tone-deaf state agency bought more chairs that many disabled people can’t use. There’s good news, though, because they are not nearly as ugly….
Manhattan Park Project Murkier: Updated
Manhattan Park’s project at 40 River Road got murkier yesterday, starting with increased ADA concerns and ending with permit questions.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor