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,...
Astoria’s Next Residential Build Moves Forward Near a Transit Spine
A large residential project in Astoria has gained approval, adding hundreds of housing units near transit options. While the development addresses housing needs, its impact on transit systems raises concerns about capacity strain, particularly for Roosevelt Island residents. The issue highlights the need for better planning and sequencing of housing and transit management.
M and F Train Realignment: What Roosevelt Islanders Need to Know
Roosevelt Island residents woke up this week to a new kind of uncertainty. Not a tram outage, not a ferry delay, and not another set of vague service alerts from multiple agencies. This time the confusion sits right on the…
Roosevelt Island Update: What the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is Saying About the F/M Train Switch
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello, neighbors. We’ve got fresh information from the MTA about the upcoming swap of the F train and M train routes — and it’s time to take a closer look so we know what’s coming here…
Roosevelt Island Committee Takes a Stand Against F/M Train Switch
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello, friends. Back in July, we shared news about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plan to swap the F and M train lines on weekdays starting this December. At the time, we were cautiously curious — would…
MTA Board Approves Fare Hike — What It Means for Us on Roosevelt Island
Friends, we just got news from the MTA that starting January 2026, fares and tolls across New York’s transit system are going up, though not without tweaks that try to soften the blow. Let’s walk through what’s changing, who’s affected, and…
Final Word from the MTA: Hearings and What’s on the Table
Hi friends, Ericka here ready to keep you all in the loop about what’s coming next on Roosevelt Island with that MTA fare hike story we ran last week. Let’s talk about what’s been happening since then. Public Hearings Held…
$3 Subway Fare Coming in 2026 — What Roosevelt Island Riders Should Know
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hi neighbors, Ericka here with a timely heads-up for your wallets. Starting January 4, 2026, the subway and local bus fare is set to rise from $2.90 to $3.00 and the MTA board will vote on…
Goodbye Forever MetroCard, Hello OMNY
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello neighbors, Ericka here from The Beat! After three decades of flashes of yellow-and-blue, we’re fully stepping into the tap-and-go era. The MTA confirmed that MetroCard sales will end on December 31, 2025 and here on…
New Subway Barriers Arrive at Roosevelt Island — Signs Glitch, Escalator Still Keeping Us on Our Toes
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello neighbors, Ericka O’Connell here from The Beat, and I’m happy to report that our Roosevelt Island subway station has officially joined the MTA’s list of stations with brand-new protective platform barriers. The goal? More safety, less…
Queens Bus Network Redesign Now Comes to a Conclusion
The long-awaited Queens Bus Network Redesign culminates with a virtual meeting next week, showcasing improvements for Roosevelt Island and enhancing public transportation accessibility.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor