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,...
Wishes Come True: Seawright and Serrano Propose Strong Residency Requirements for RIOC
This afternoon, Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Senator José Serrano jointly announced a proposed law including residency requirements for RIOC. Such changes have been on the wish list for Roosevelt Island activists for a decade. by David Stone The Roosevelt…
AM Seawright brings a Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to Roosevelt Island
New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright announced, early today, a Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Roosevelt Island, next week. The clinic, hosted by the CBN/RI Senior Center, includes in-home appointments. The Roosevelt Island Daily News All residents of any…
Rebecca Seawright’s Heartfelt Tribute to Her Mentor, Boss and Friend, Sarah Weddington
In case you’re not aware, Sarah Weddington won the Roe v. Wade decision before the U.S. Supreme Court, making abortions legal across the nation. She and 76th District Assembly Member, Rebecca Seawright, were great friends over the years, and Seawright…
The beat goes on with third day of COVID testing and vaccines
In a third day of COVID testing and vaccines, Roosevelt Islanders waited again in a long line, the length of Good Shepherd Plaza. It was a microcosm of what the recent infection surge brought to New York as well as…
Gov. Hochul endorsed AM Seawright: What does it mean for Roosevelt Island?
Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright for reelection on Thursday. The only surprise was that it hadn’t happened sooner. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News When Governor Hochul Endorsed AM Seawright Rebecca Seawright is a…
Clueless in Albany flowing south: Hochul and the RIOC Board
While we celebrated The Girl Puzzle, last Friday, the next episode of Clueless in Albany was a breakthrough case. And disappointment hit anyone hoping our new governor might smarten up. Instead, the lack of a clue spread south. By David…
Julie Menin says Test and Trace Coming Back and Better: Update
New York City Hospital’s Test and Trace van is coming back to Roosevelt Island, next week, according to City Council Member-elect Julie Menin. And this time, it’s even better because it includes vaccines. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
Answering Appeals, COVID-19 Testing Comes to Roosevelt Island
According to two trustworthy sources, COVID-19 testing arrives on Roosevelt Island, starting Monday, December 6th. But the Test and Trace van may be here for just one week, so far. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News UPDATE: Rise…
Seawright Aid Pays Off as Green Roof and STEM Learning Hub Open at PS/IS 217
After years of work and pandemic delays, the long awaited Green Roof got its ribbon-cutting on Monday. The project was spearheaded by City Council Member Ben Kallos who kicked in public money from Participatory Budgeting. State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright…
Join Rebecca Seawright Tomorrow As She Honors Gov. Kathy Hochul and Six Others: “Exceptional Women in Service”
Tuesday, November 9th at 11:00, State Assembly Member renews an annual event. For 2021, she presents Governor Kathy and six others with this important award. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Presents Governor Kathy Hochul on Nov….
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor