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 Main Street Project: New Community Working Group Meeting
RIOC is forming a community working group to address Main Street’s roadways. Residents and RIOC staff will discuss the ongoing project and provide feedback. The group aims to improve the bumpy, uneven road and confusing signage. The first meeting is on August 13th, and everyone is encouraged to participate and share their ideas.
A Tree Scar Now Marks the Ghost of a Red Maple RIOC Killed in 2022
Sometimes, it’s not easy to see the mark left by a tree cut down, but for the maple tree destroyed on November 15th, 2022, there is still a reminder… a tree scar. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News…
Modest Proposal: A Car-Free Zone for a Greener Roosevelt Island
A new car-free zone makes sense for a community that prides itself as a retreat from all that ails the city. Roosevelt Island is already a quiet space amid the noise, but it can always be greener. Here’s one idea….
Crosswalks: The Dangerous Reality on Main Street
“Thanks for continuing to bring to light RIOC’s mismanagement,” a reader wrote. This time, it’s about the notorious string of carelessly guarded crosswalks. “One big issue is lack of enforcement of the law about stop signs. As I was in…
Three Things RIOC Can Do Right Now That Make Roosevelt Island Better
RIOC faces significant challenges and must take immediate action. Author David Stone recommends three simple steps for the organization to consider as a way forward.
Main Street Now – How We Can Do Better, Tip #1
When we take an honest look at Main Street now, it’s cringe-worthy. Even the easy improvements get little notice, and as we pointed out yesterday, slipshod appearances surround the handful of solid businesses. We can do better, starting now, at…
What can we do about Main Street because, right now, it sucks.
The suckiness of Main Street on Roosevelt Island is longstanding but has reached new, disappointing levels today. We – the community, RIOC, Hudson-Related – must do better. New people land here every day, but Main Street misses out, especially in…
A Main Street Stabbing Reported This Time As RIOC Changes
RIOC this morning reported a Main Street stabbing last night inside Bread & Butter Market. The crime happened at 9:40. But as concerning as that is, the state agency’s opening up with the community is a breath of fresh air….
If You Find Road Striping a Thrill, You’re In Luck, Says RIOC
“Exciting news!” an emailed advisory declares. “RIOC will be beautifying our roadways once again with new striping.” This is high school newspaper style, silly and presuming readers are all juveniles… excited over road striping. “Again” is the keyword here. by…
Taking Action on Main Street When Dog Love Is Too Much Even for the Dogs
Dog love blossomed on Main Street a few years ago when PupCulture opened its doors and – more importantly – windows. People love dogs. Roosevelt Islanders stopped at the windows and watched dogs frolic in their play space. Over time,…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor