David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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December 2, 2025
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Racism? In Pool Incident And Aftermath, Local Mom Accuses RIOC
A pool incident in Sportspark ricocheted into conflict with RIOC management that a local mom says confirms embedded racism. By day’s end, a troubling video gathered attention and anger on Facebook. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News A…
“What the hell is going on with this department?” PSD Frustrations Boil Over
With anger already simmering over RIOC misconduct, PSD frustrations boiled over, this week, in a pair of incidents. But high paid management made things worse, failing to respond to valid complaints. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News As…
What happened on Day One of our no subway weekend?
On Day One of our no subway weekend, the simple answer is “Not much.” Smaller than feared crowds showed up, and plans by RIOC and the MTA, mitigating traffic issues, mostly worked.
Stung by Criticism, RIOC Reacts, Announcing a Weekend Safety Plan
RIOC posted a Weekend Safety Plan, late Friday afternoon, that may serve as a map for handling future events. After seeming unprepared for last weekend’s cherry blossom crowds and stung by critics over an upcoming repeat, RIOC mapped a plan.
What do Roosevelt Islanders want? Promenade bike ban voting results
The bike ban voting results are now in, voting’s closed, and we’re ready to report. Hundreds voted, although some chose to “vote early, vote often” and lost their voices.
Where the hell are they? Roosevelt Island’s Amazing, Invisible Public Safety Department.
RIOC’s amazing, invisible Public Safety Department grows more irritating, every day. In spite of being the biggest drain on public resources in the community, they’re harder than ever to find working.
Cuomo Vetoes eBike Bill as Unsafe
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoes eBike bill, raising eyebrows. The bill passed with huge majorities in both houses. But common sense prevailed in the governor’s office, and he told the legislature to try again, keeping safety in mind.
The Sanctuary’s Christmas Gift for Roosevelt Island
The Sanctuary’s Christmas Gift for Roosevelt Island is no surprise. Just what we didn’t want and expected anyway. RIOC‘s response…? Fair to assume nobody at 591 Main got a spine in their Christmas stocking, this year.
UPDATED: Outrage Over The Sanctuary’s Halloween Bash
Outrage over The Sanctuary’s Halloween bash swelled on Monday. Residents from as far as a quarter-mile away complained about noise. RIOC claimed PSD had everything under control, but a resident hotly disputes that, calling it an “absolute lie.” Video supports…
Sanctuary Event Space opened on Roosevelt Island
The controversial Sanctuary Event Space opened on Monday, September 30th, and it was low key. Hosting a fund raising event for Titan Theatre, it did so without required licenses in place. However low key, it was a sign of trouble…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor