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 Good News From Last Night’s RIOC Board Meeting
Last night’s RIOC board meeting was a chaotic mess, plagued by bickering and bullying. The good news? Acting COO Mary Cunneen recommended axing the Palace of Versailles Bike Ramp project, saving trees and traffic hassle. Communications Director Bryant Daniels secured approval for holiday decorations from a vetted vendor, bypassing the usual suspect. #__JETPACK_AI_ERROR__
Pushed, RIOC Finally Sets Up Holiday Tree Lighting for 2022
As time passed and the state agency sputtered, Roosevelt Island’s Holiday Tree Lighting for 2022 fell into doubt. But as with other recent community events, RIOC finally came through after being shamed, just days before the event. by David Stone…
Happy Shelton J. Haynes Cheapskate Holiday Now from RIOC
Was a cheapskate holiday for Roosevelt Island exactly what RIOC President/CEO had in mind when RIOC’s contractor spread a much-reduced collection of decorations in early November? Downplaying local traditions is a hallmark of his administration. But is it anything more…
Roosevelt Island Tree Lighting 2019
The Roosevelt Island Tree Lighting for 2019 headlines a holiday event on Friday December 6th, RIOC announced. Treats and music kickoff at 7:00 on the Rivercross Lawn. In 2017, RIOC moved the seasonal celebration across the street from its longtime…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor