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,...
Unanimous Vote to Freeze Steam Plant Demolition Highlights a Big Week for the Community
Learn how the Roosevelt Island bike commute is changing daily habits as the East River bridges see a boom in cyclists. Find out how routines and safety are evolving.
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…
Roosevelt Island Master Lease Extension: Insights from Gerrald Ellis
The Roosevelt Island Daily News article covers Deputy Chief Counsel Gerrald Ellis’s insights on extending the master lease governing Roosevelt Island’s development. The lease, crucial for the community’s existence, faces financing and infrastructure challenges, with a 2068 deadline. Ellis advocates for a 32-year extension but faces complications, emphasizing the urgent need for agreement and action.
Impact of Master Lease Extension on Roosevelt Island: 2068 Deadline
The Master Lease for Roosevelt Island, expiring in 2068, is a hot topic. This lease affects future development, as lenders prefer a 40-year clear lease. Discussions on its extension and how Roosevelt Island is governed for the next 140 years are underway, with real estate interests and public changes at stake. Residents must prepare for potential battles.
UPDATE: Roosevelt Island’s Future – Viewed From the Big Island Across the River
For a larger audience, Roosevelt Island’s future will be the topic of discussion when CB8 Zooms on Friday, February 16th. Journalist and Community Board 8 member Lori A. Bores chats with RIOC Board Member Ben Fhala and CB8 representative Paul…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor