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,...
Free Parks: A Friendly Guide for Roosevelt Island Open Spaces
Yes, Roosevelt Island’s got parks, playgrounds, ball fields and promenades, more so than just about anywhere else in New York. And with fair weather and rising temperatures gliding in over the next week, it’s good for your health. Get out…
Roosevelt Island Historic Sites: A Comprehensive Guide
Roosevelt Island boasts a rich tapestry of historic sites, from FDR Four Freedoms State Park to the Smallpox Hospital ruins and the iconic Roosevelt Island Tram. The island’s diverse attractions offer a blend of modernity and history, providing visitors with a unique and captivating experience. Discover the island’s intriguing heritage and breathtaking views.
Updated: FIGMENT NYC Call for Artists
FIGMENT NYC’s call for artists hit the internet over the weekend. The return to Roosevelt Island on June 6th and 7th features “The Dream Bigger art grant program.” Update: February 16th, 2020 — Call for artists closing date extended until…
How the Lighthouse Park Redesign Promises a Greener Future
Lighthouse Park redesign took a step forward Wednesday evening in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Residents teamed up to plot directions as the park grows. By David Stone Special to the Roosevelt Island Daily News The future of Lighthouse…
Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park Community Workshop
A Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park Community Workshop was announced by RIOC president Susan Rosenthal, last week. Community involvement increased recently with the state agency. Rosenthal announced the workshop at a presentation about the Nellie Bly Memorial, The Girl Puzzle by…
FIGMENT Loves Roosevelt Island, But The Dream’s Delayed For Now
FIGMENT loved Roosevelt Island enough to bring the participatory arts festival back to Lighthouse Park. FIGMENT 2020 sought City of Dreams Pavilion proposals, but then… By David Stone Roosevelt Island News Salvage Swings, winner of FIGMENT NYCs contest in 2019,…
Last Chance: Salvage Swings in Lighthouse Park
Last Chance: Salvage Swings has one week left in residence on Roosevelt Island. Winner of FIGMENT NYC 2019’s City of Dreams competition, the artwork remains until Friday, August 23rd. Salvage Swings was designed by Somewhere Studio. “It was an opportunity…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor