David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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Cherry Blossoms First Wave Begins Crest on Roosevelt Island
Although cherry blossoms first bloom on Roosevelt Island in March, the most consuming wave of pink buds is an April affair. The swell of breathtaking beauty starts now and continues through the month. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
Cherry Trees: Their Colorful History in America
Cherry trees are a popular type found in many yards and parks. They have a surprisingly short history in America, dating back to the early 1800s. Cherry trees were first brought over to the United States from Japan in 1820….
The first big cherry blossom wave swamps Roosevelt Island
After a modest start in March, the first big wave of cherry blossoms opened in April, from one end of Roosevelt Island to the other. There are delightful newbies and exquisite oldies. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News…
Good for Cherry Blossoms – Cooler Weather Ahead
You may not be crazy about it, but cooler weather ahead is the best thing that can happen for cherry blossoms. Nutrients rise more slowly through the fruit trees’ arteries, slowing the pace of blooming. Tonight, the temperature falls into…
A New Cherry Blossom Season Spawns a Look Ahead
Cherry blossom season runs from March through April on Roosevelt Island. The first burst of pink matures on the East Promenade, but at the same time, fresh plantings point to a dazzling future. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
Cherry Blossoms Begin a New Season Now for 2022
The annual outburst of cherry blossoms is Roosevelt Island’s most popular attraction, pulling visitors and grabbing attention on social media. But surprisingly, few know that they have a two month season. And it has already started for 2022. by David…
Never give up, Roosevelt Islanders. You can make things better…
You can make things better in our community, I realized recently, when two developments proved that awareness and action pay off. Sometimes. Life under the peculiar arrangement with RIOC ain’t easy, but it isn’t hopeless either. By David Stone The…
Was the Cherry Tree Hacking Really Worse Than We Feared?
Last week, we reported on RIOC’s brutal cherry tree hacking, blown off as “pruning.” It was crude, unprofessional and mindless. But on follow-up, we found something worse. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News How Amateurish Neglect Made the…
THE DE-GREENING OF ROOSEVELT ISLAND – NOW, IT’S THE CHERRY TREES
A shocked resident sent The Daily a text. A RIOC crew was butchering the cherry trees across from Cornell Tech. The springtime beauties have thrilled for decades, but saws made brutal cuts. And worse, our research shows that the crew…
4-24-21 Roosevelt Island: More Cherry Blossoms, More Broken Promises
On 4-24-21, Roosevelt Island, awash in the last round of cherry blossoms, welcomed a fresh flood of visitors. Hundreds of visitors enjoyed our Island, but something was missing. And it wasn’t anything new.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor