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,...
The East River’s Secret Life: Understanding Our Tidal Strait
By Ericka O’Connell, The Beat, Roosevelt Island Daily Friends, many of us have stood along the promenade and watched the water swirl in one direction, then twist back the other way, almost like it has a personality of its own….
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.
The East River Pollution: A Cautionary Tale of Neglect
The East River in New York City, despite not being a true river but a tidal estuary, has suffered from severe pollution due to industrial waste and sewage. The Clean Water Act of 1972 marked progress in improving its water quality, but challenges remain, as the aging sewer system causes ongoing pollution. Efforts to address this are crucial for the river’s recovery and the surrounding ecosystem. Individual and community actions, such as reducing plastic use and supporting local initiatives, can contribute to the conservation of the East River.
Blast From the Deep Past, a Tall Ship Cruises Roosevelt Island
A sight you don’t see often – yesterday, an authentic-looking tall ship cruised past Roosevelt Island. The sails were down, but she rode the current as if driven by the wind as in the old days. by David Stone The…
Racing The Storm New York City Fine Art Photography Print
RACING THE STORM NYC, is an 8 1/2 X 11 fine art photography print, finished on museum quality, archival Epson paper. FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S. The Fine Art Print Shop @ Assorted Ideas Threatening clouds sending boats racing south on the…
The East River: A Sunken Valley Turned Open Sewer
The East River, separating Manhattan from Queens and Brooklyn, is many things, but river is not one of them. Basically speaking, it’s a sunken valley. Realistically speaking, it’s a sewer. By David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small/Special to the…
The East River Park Is Rising, Passing Roosevelt Island
East River Park, known also as John V. Lindsay East River Park, builds past Roosevelt Island and the Queensboro Bridge. Riders on the Tram get a skyview.
East River kayaks – Signs of an early New York City spring?
Sylvan Klein looked out and saw East River kayaks making their way north under the Queensboro Bridge. It was only February 21st, but was this a sign of an early spring for us?
When Ghosts Floated Above the East River, January on Roosevelt Island
On a January Day, when ghosts floated above the East River, Roosevelt Island seemed a different place. Perspectives changed as nature interfered, and you could imagine a different city.
3 New Turbines Upgrade Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy Project
Three new tidal energy turbines entered the East River near Roosevelt Island on Thursday evening. The RITE project’s giant step forward. By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News The Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy Project (RITE), a potential game changer, made…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor