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,...
Why Every Government Agency Needs a Real Treasurer
The treasurer role in government agencies is crucial for financial accountability and transparency. If treated merely as symbolic, it undermines public trust. Professor Lydia Tang exemplifies effective oversight, advocating for reform despite challenges. Her efforts highlight the essential need for empowered governance roles to ensure genuine public service and accountability.
RIOC Treasurer Role: An Oversight Title with No Budget
Albany’s introduction of a RIOC treasurer role appears to enhance accountability but fails to provide real oversight. This volunteer position lacks salary, staff, and access to finances, merely serving as a scapegoat for Albany officials. The role is thus unlikely to prevent financial mismanagement, highlighting the need for genuine transparency.
“What Lies Beneath” Isn’t Fiction. It’s Just Roosevelt Island Governance.
Eleanor Rivers’ two-part story reveals a troubling decline in public trust on Roosevelt Island, focusing on a canopy proposal for The Landings. Despite community concerns, decisions were made without transparency. The narrative critiques RIOC’s board for neglecting voices and highlights the loss of important social spaces, urging critical reflection on governance and community.
RIOC Governance Committee Progress: Tang and Fhala’s Steadfast Work
The Lydia Tang led Governance Committee made significant progress last week, despite facing years of neglect and resistance. Tang skillfully managed a diverse committee and established a productive working dynamic. The committee’s ambitious agenda prioritizes reforming RIOC’s oversight and governance, as evidenced by revelations about purchasing practices and the long road ahead.
RIOC’s Governance Committee Meeting: Addressing Long-standing Weaknesses
Wednesday afternoon, Chair Lydia Tang will call together a meeting of RIOC‘s Governance Committee. After long years of nonexistence, ceding authority to shadowy figures out of Albany, the board is now asserting its influence. The Roosevelt Island Daily News The…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor