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,...
Historic Shift at City Hall – A New Era Begins for Roosevelt Island and New York City
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello, friends! Our community on Roosevelt Island watched closely last night as New York City voters turned out in record numbers and charted a new course at City Hall. The key takeaway: the election…
In Context: What Happens After the Vote
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello friends and neighbors! Today marks a major moment for our community as we cast our ballots. As we step into voting day together, it’s just as important to understand what happens after Election Day….
Tomorrow Is Election Day — Our Community Goes to the Polls!
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Hello friends and neighbors — our big day is nearly here! With New York City Board of Elections confirming that Election Day for the 2025 general election is set for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, we’re…
What’s on the Ballot — NYC Charter Reforms and You
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily As we approach Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, New York City voters will not only choose candidates for city offices but also decide on five proposed changes to the city’s charter. These…
The Races that Matter: Mayoral Showdown + Key Contests in the 2025 General Election
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Welcome back, neighbors and happy Tuesday of Election Week on The Beat!, did you register to vote already?.Today, we zoom out from our island to look at the bigger picture: Who’s running, what’s at stake, and how…
Your Guide to Voting in the 2025 General Election — Roosevelt Island Edition
By Ericka O’Connell, Roosevelt Island Daily Welcome, neighbors! This week on The Beat, we’re dedicating our coverage to one of the most important events of the year, the 2025 General Election. Each day, we’ll explore a different piece of the puzzle: how…
Hotels, Big Money and Late-Night Favors: A Guide to the Eastern District’s Adams Probe
Federal prosecutors are investigating Mayor Eric Adams and key associates for questionable fundraising and influence peddling, leading to significant FBI raids targeting influential supporters.
Donors to Adams’ 2025 Campaign Say They Were Secretly Reimbursed Thousands of Dollars
An investigation by THE CITY, Documented and The Guardian US finds evidence of new instances of an illegal practice at the center of law enforcement probes of the mayor’s political contributions. By Yoav Gonen, Bianca Pallaro, Haidee Chu, George Joseph…
Changes – A Return for Carolyn Maloney in the New Year?
For years, pioneering legislator Carolyn Maloney, a Democrat, represented Roosevelt Island and the UES in Congress. But in 2022, a Republican-led redistricting cost her reelection, forcing a run against another Democrat, Jerry Nadler. Now, a fresh court decision may allow…
High-End Sushi Joint Linked to Big Eric Adams Donor Got Fast-Tracked for FDNY Clearance
Japanese eatery JoJi got on VIP expedited inspections list after CEO of partner SL Green hosted a major fundraiser for the mayor’s campaign. By Greg B. Smith Nov 20 4:00pm EST A high-end Manhattan sushi restaurant opened by mega-developer SL…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor