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,...
Roosevelt Island History: From Penitentiary to Asylum
Roosevelt Island’s fascinating history reflects social change, urban planning, and architectural innovation. Once a penal colony and asylum, it now thrives as a residential community. The island’s evolution, from quarantine site to urban oasis, mirrors New York City’s own transformation. Join the historical journey on September 17th at the New York Public Library Branch.
Judith Berdy Steps Up Again as Roosevelt Island’s Strongest Voice
When I first met Judith Berdy – Judy – her work as a historian drew groups of us to her tours on Roosevelt Island. But as time passed and RIOC deteriorated, she emerged as an activist as well, the community’s…
“Let’s Get Our Act Together,” Says Judith Berdy, After CB 8 Tram Talk
Judith Berdy, well-known as a local historian, is also as plugged into other community streams of interest as anyone. She’s frequently quoted in publications where she’s considered a reliable resource for news stories. Here, she offers her thoughts on Roosevelt…
Management Fail: Hot Dog Wars Force Summer Drama
Hot dog wars broiled all summer in the Roosevelt Island Tram Plaza, thanks to poor judgment and absenteeism in RIOC’s management ranks. Because the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation is deeply bunkered, blocking public engagement, knowing who the genius was who…
The saga of the Weeping Cherry Trees on Roosevelt Island
Off to look into stories coming from residents about problems in Lighthouse Park, I found something else that stopped me in my tracks. It was along the East Promenade near Coler Hospital. A long row of recently planted cherry trees…
A New Cherry Blossom Season Spawns a Look Ahead
Cherry blossom season runs from March through April on Roosevelt Island. The first burst of pink matures on the East Promenade, but at the same time, fresh plantings point to a dazzling future. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
The Coler Auxiliary, Gifts and Cheer to Our Disabled Neighbors
When the holidays come, our neighbors to the north have no better friends than the Coler Auxiliary, Roosevelt Islanders stepping up again, this year. The Roosevelt Island Daily “The Coler Auxiliary funds annual gifts for all the residents,” says long…
Your Pennies for Preservation Helps the Historical Society and Local Businesses
The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) rolled out Pennies for Preservation, a campaign addressing the national coin shortage, as a fundraiser. It’s a two for one solution. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Pennies for Preservation “There is an acute shortage…
500 or Let Me Count the Ways Judith Berdy Has Helped Roosevelt Island
Thursday, October 21st, is a big, but quiet day. It marks the 500th day in which Judith Berdy stitched our community together since the pandemic began. Her From the Archives series features art, history and architecture knitting our common values…
RIHS Returns The Elevator Storehouse Plaque Home On Roosevelt Island
Efforts by the Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) paid off yesterday when an original plaque from the Elevator Storehouse came home. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News The plaque, identifying a building providing elevator service to Roosevelt Island…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor