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,...
Camouflage by Ai Weiwei Comes to Four Freedoms Park
An immersive work that asks what we hide—and what we should protect By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily – The Beat Friends, there’s something powerful unfolding at Four Freedoms Park this fall. From September 10 through November 10, the park has…
Camouflage or Catouflage? Ai Weiwei Artwork in Four Freedoms Inspired by Wildlife Freedom Foundation
Ai Weiwei’s installation “Camouflage” on Roosevelt Island features cat patterns, emphasizing how animals, unharmed by human crises, suffer the consequences of such events.
Ai Weiwei Is Coming to Roosevelt Island. That’s an Art World BFD
Ai Weiwei is one of the most prominent and influential contemporary artists, documentarians, and activists of our time. Born in Beijing, China, in 1957, he is globally recognized for his provocative work that fearlessly intertwines art with social and political…
Volunteers Needed for “I Love My Park Day” at FDR Four Freedoms State Park
Help Beautify Roosevelt Island’s Most Iconic Park on May 3rd for I Love My Park Day Looking for a fun, meaningful way to give back to your community this spring? Roosevelt Island residents and friends are invited to participate in…
Finding Treasure on Roosevelt Island: FDR Four Freedoms State Park
Four Freedoms Park symbolizes freedom’s importance, reminding us to cherish expression, diversity, and peace while envisioning a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
SOLD OUT!CJ Hendry’s Flower Market Exhibition at FDR Four Freedoms Park
The Flower Market, an impressive exhibition by Australian artist CJ Hendry, fills FDR Four Freedoms Park with a 120-foot greenhouse showcasing 100,000 intricately crafted plush flowers. Renowned for her hyperrealistic drawings of everyday objects, Hendry’s work captivates international audiences. Visit the free exhibit from Thursday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets required.
Louis Kahn’s Legacy on Roosevelt Island: Heroes & Their Diminished Standing
The FDR Four Freedoms State Park stands as a serene sanctuary, yet reflects the fading eminence of American heroes. A new book by David Stone highlights architect Lewis Kahn’s unrealized grand vision for the park, echoing the diminished stature of heroism. This thought-provoking revelation prompts contemplation on the contemporary perception of heroes and their legacies.
Freedom Fight: Roosevelt Island Hosts Banned Books Talk. You’re Invited.
On Thursday, May 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., you’re invited to a banned books panel discussion at FDR Four Freedoms State Park. The discussion will be led by Katrina vanden Heuvel, legendary editorial director and publisher of The Nation….
A Successful I Love My Park Day at Four Freedoms, Chairs and the Future
For 2024, on Saturday, I Love My Park Day brought a hardy gang of volunteers and supporters to FDR Four Freedoms State Park. The landmark sanctuary for peace and contemplation gets better every year. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island…
Just Like Friends, Family and Heroes, Adirondack Chairs Need Some Love. Adopt One.
Adirondack chairs accent FDR Four Freedoms State Park like flowers decorating a sculpted garden. They bring bright colors to summer, but they also welcome your loving tributes to family, friends, heroes and the park itself. Adopt one. Be part of…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor