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,...
RIOC Extends Red Bus Service to Coler in New Pilot Program
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Happy August, friends! We’ve got some sweet news rolling in from RIOC. Starting this month, our beloved Red Bus is taking a new route, one that brings it right to the doorstep of Coler…
Roosevelt Island’s Coler Wins CMS Excellence Rating for Patient Care
NYC Health + Hospitals’ long-term care facilities in New York have earned an impressive 5-Star CMS overall rating. This achievement reflects the high quality of care provided to residents and is a testament to the dedication of the staff. With a commitment to excellence, these facilities continue to prioritize the well-being and independence of their patients.
Roosevelt Island’s Coler Facility Wins Prestigious Excellence Award
NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler, the first post-acute care facility to receive the Beacon Award for Excellence, was recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for their outstanding care in long-term memory units. They provide exceptional care to residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s, setting a new standard for nursing excellence.
Not So Fast – Following Up on the Coler Berm Bulldozer
Efforts are underway to address concerns over the construction of a protective berm around Coler Hospital on Roosevelt Island. Residents expressed worries and posed key questions during a Zoom session, but there is hope for modifications to the plan. The involvement of RIOC and ongoing discussions offer a path for constructive change, despite bureaucratic challenges.
The Coler Berm Bulldozer Shoves Its Way Ashore on Roosevelt Island
Billed as a visioning session where residents’ views would influence future construction, the Coler Berm meeting was something else. Controlled with a limited time frame on Zoom, it was more about window dressing than the wall itself. No alternative was…
Roosevelt Island Coler Berm Project: Public Feedback and Objections
A 500-year flood mitigation plan, the Coler Berm Project brought out mostly negative comments at a meeting on Thursday. Following are some of them, but the deal is not done. Later today, the public gets to weigh in. by David…
Visioning Now: About Building Flood Protection for Coler and Lighthouse Park
We’ve turned a page on Roosevelt Island, one taking us back to the visioning snuffed out by COVID turmoil. NYC Health & Hospitals Coler teams up with Roosevelt Islanders, going back to the future. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island…
On Roosevelt Island, Coler Café Brings Residents Something New and Special
The innovative Coler Cafe offers “a flavorful menu, individually tailored to the dietary needs of each resident,” a press release announced. This whisks away barriers for resident routines, bringing choice and pleasure inside. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
Coler Gets a Warm and Much Deserved Community Embrace
Coler, a long-term rehabilitation facility, is a member unit of New York City Health & Hospitals (HHC), but it’s also a core part of Roosevelt Island. That’s not always been so clear. Now, it is, thanks to widening community support…
And Now, Another Broad Daylight Crime on Roosevelt Island
The latest broad daylight crime on Roosevelt Island was a bit different, the theft of historical treasures stored at Coler Hospital. It required two quick raids with an unlicensed, graffiti-smeared truck driving on and off the Island unmolested. A report…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor