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,...
Vernissage 21, RIVAA’s Season Opener Set for Saturday.
Vernissage 21 continues a rich tradition. Roosevelt Island’s artist collective unveils what they’ve been working on at the gallery, 527 Main Street. You are invited to come meet the artists and see their work at a free opening reception on…
Rest in Peace: Arline Jacoby, Artist and Teacher, 1924 to 2022
One of Roosevelt Island’s most treasured residents, Arline Jacoby, died late last week. Our memories of her are vivid, and her influences will long be felt within the community. A memorial service – on Zoom, so all can attend –…
“Blue Light” new photographs by Anne-Marie Dannenberg at the Octagon
New photographs by RIVAA artist Anne-Marie Dannenberg add striking colors and ingenious designs to the walls of the Octagon Gallery, in the lobby at 888 Main Street on Roosevelt Island. The Roosevelt Island Daily News With COVID variants surging, a…
“Miracle on Main Street,” RIVAA Holiday Group Show Opens Saturday
In a holiday tradition, on Saturday, December 4th, the Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association, opens Miracle on Main Street. Everyone is invited to meet the artists and appreciate their work at a free public reception from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m….
Join Dan Nistor at an Opening Reception for his New Show Paintings & Drawings
Dan Nistor and Gallery RIVAA invite you to an opening reception for his solo exhibit, Paintings & Drawings, on Saturday, October 30th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. RIVAA is at 527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island. The Roosevelt Island Daily News…
You’re Invited: Public Opening Reception for Connie Tanner’s “The Roosevelts” at the Octagon Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 21 from 5-8 pm 2021 Venue: Octagon Gallery – 888 Main St. Roosevelt Island, NY 10044 Also from the Roosevelt Island Daily
People and Paint: Summer Splash, Scenes from an Opening
People and Paint make the story of this invigorating summer breakout as Summer Splash opened. It’s summer, people away, but the crowd came anyway. By David Stone Photos: Tad Sudol, Gallery RIVAA The Roosevelt Island Daily News Summer Splash: People…
Summer Splash Paintings, Popoiu, Boborelu and Hussey, Opening Reception, Saturday July 24th
You’re invited for Summer Splash paintings, an exhibit featuring three of Gallery RIVAA’s most admired artists. Meet Laura Hussey, Ioan Popoiu and Valeriu Boborelu at a free opening reception, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. All are welcome. The…
Introspective Retrospection Opens, Closing Out Roosevelt Island Day at Gallery RIVAA
As the return of Roosevelt Island Day drew to an end, Georgette Sinclair’s Introspective Retrospection opened in Gallery RIVAA, looking to the future. Here are a few scenes. The artist took a break from mask-wearing, posing for photographs. Photo courtesy…
Pandemic Meets Thoughtful Artist. The Results Are Absorbing and Beautiful
Absorbing and beautiful best describes the recent artistry of Georgette Sinclair. “In every piece of art that I created I put a piece of my soul,” she says, and it shows. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News In…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor