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,...
Frequent Tram Fiascos: A Call for RIOC Action on Maintenance
ROC’s incompetence is glaring as tram operations crumble under POMA’s ineptitude. Passengers suffer, solutions are delayed, and accountability is nonexistent. When will this nightmare end?
Now, Some Common Sense Solutions for Tram Safety Issues
Neglected safety protocols and poor regulatory oversight are threatening Roosevelt Island Tram passengers. Urgent NTSB intervention is essential to prevent potential disasters. Competence is non-negotiable.
The Tram Crisis: RIOC’s Decisions and Community Backlash
RIOC’s Tram slowdown exacerbates crowding issues, disregarding residents’ needs while prioritizing tourist profit, revealing a chronic mismanagement scandal begging for resolution before it spirals further out of control.
A New Tram Slowdown Straight Ahead – It’s About Safety
The Tram slowdown, effective Monday, will increase wait times significantly, attributed to safety concerns. RIOC indicates further shutdowns may occur as issues persist with operator POMA.
Tram Safety in Question Again After Another Mid-River Stall
Unless you were afraid of heights or of flying, Tram safety was probably just something you took for granted – until this year. Over the last twelve months, many reported instances of swinging out of control and mid-river stalls erased…
Roosevelt Island Tram: Safety Concerns and Recent Swinging Incident
A crowded tram cabin experienced another swinging incident above the East River, prompting concerns about safety. The lack of communication from the operator and delayed response from authorities raise doubts about the tram’s maintenance and oversight. Despite warnings and recommendations, the issues persist, leading to declining trust and calls for alternative transportation options.
Roosevelt Island Tram Service Disruption: RIOC & Leitner-POMA’s Short Notice
RIOC’s abrupt Tram shutdown announcement for maintenance lacks apology or explanation, causing inconvenience to Roosevelt Island residents. Despite the extended technical details, the short notice raises questions about leadership and accountability. With longer wait times expected, residents are left to fend for themselves without assistance. It’s time for a change. -RIOC Transportation
Better: Subways Backed Up All Over Manhattan, the Tram Jammed…
Author David Stone praises the improved Tram Station operations on Roosevelt Island, attributing this to the efforts of PSD and Leitner-POMA. Despite recent transit challenges, the new management at RIOC has made a positive impact, ensuring a more orderly and efficient experience for commuters. Plans to offer live platform streaming for travelers are underway, promising further enhancements.
Guess what? RIOC’s just as pissed at Leitner-POMA as we are.
“Put simply, we are paying for a service that we’re not receiving,” a RIOC executive told The Daily, concerning Leitner-POMA. The Colorado-based company operates the Roosevelt Island Tramway under contract with RIOC. Complaints piled up about safety, courtesy and reliability…
New Boss the Same as the Old Boss? Disabled, RIOC and the Tram
When I arrived on Roosevelt Island, circa 1990, the community’s respect for its disabled community excited me. My dad was physically challenged as was a close cousin. I’d witnessed the struggles firsthand when no accommodations were available. But Roosevelt Island…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor