David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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December 2, 2025
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Queens Public Safety Updates Commuters Should Know
Stay informed with Roosevelt Island public safety updates, plus this week’s Queens traffic incidents, crime alerts, and commute tips for island residents.
Mysterious East River Woman: Vandal or Aquatic Chimera?
A woman vandalizes cars, escapes into the East River, and stands knee-deep in the “resplendent” brown water. The Roosevelt Islander and Seinfeld’s Kramer make appearances in this bizarre tale. The truth remains elusive – was she a normal vandal or a mythical creature at home in the river moat? The saga ends with a comically understated trip to the hospital.
Hochul Sends in the Troops: State Police, National Guard to Do Subway Bag Checks
With fears of crime underground on the rise, the governor is sending nearly 1000 law enforcement officers into the transit system. By Jose Martinez Mar 6 5:53pm EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the…
Subway Conductor Slash Leads to Delays, Accusations of Work Stoppage
Angry union leaders pleaded for increased safety in the system after the attack — but denied calling for workers to walk off the job. By Jose Martinez Feb 29 4:53pm EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News Straphangers on a pair…
FBI Raids Homes of Mayoral Aide Winnie Greco and New World Mall, Site of Eric Adams Campaign Operations
Greco has been the subject of multiple investigations by THE CITY exposing questionable fundraising practices and allegations of unethical conduct. By Yoav Gonen, Katie Honan, Bianca Pallaro, and April Xu (Documented) Feb 29 2:30pm EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News…
Shoplifting Surge Overwhelms NYC’s Small Businesses
Mom and pop stores have had to add staff or limit the number of customers, as thieves have gotten bolder. By Greg David Feb 21 5:00am EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News On Valentine’s Day, Gov. Kathy Hochul went to…
The City Council is Acting to Overturn Adams Criminal Justice Vetoes. Now What?
Lawmakers have the pwer to override the mayor and pass laws to document police stops and ban solitary confinement. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll do what they say. By Katie Honan Jan 29 3:23pm EST In a high-profile showdown with…
Good News – Stolen Goldwater Bronze Lamps Recovered
Wednesday afternoon, historian Judith Berdy got a call she never expected. The Bronze Lamps preserved from Goldwater Hospital, then stolen last week, had been recovered. They’re in tough shape, no longer intact, but not melted down as feared. by David…
NYPD Cops Fatally Shot 13 People In 2022, the Highest Number In a Decade
The increase in fatal shootings came amid an annual increase of nearly 30% in incidents in which police used force against civilians, as arrests rose by 22%. By Yoav Gonen Dec 21 5:13pm EST NYPD officers shot and killed 13…
Is New York City riddled with corruption?
New York City has a long and troubled history with corruption, a pervasive issue that has plagued the city’s governance for centuries. From the Tammany Hall political machine’s stranglehold on city politics in the 19th and early 20th centuries to…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor