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,...
About: The RIOC Sucks Petition
The RIOC Sucks Petition hit my inbox early yesterday morning. I appreciate that the subject line made me laugh, but inside, the details lacked humor, facts and insight. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News By the time anyone…
Jack McManus, Good Man, Big Heart, Died Today
My friend Jack McManus died today, RIOC announced, on April 14th, 2020. After a good fight, he left this life overnight, they said. By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News “There’s a new sheriff in town, and his name is…
Opening Vernissage XIX: Welcoming The Art At Gallery RIVAA
Vernissage XIX embraces Roosevelt Island with the emotion and images designed to reach beyond the everyday. Images for mind and heart. COVID-19 forced Gallery RIVAA’s closing in March, but they’re coming back. The traditional spring opener finally happens, this week,…
Seize This Season: What’s Up, FDR Four Freedoms Park?
At Four Freedoms Park, 2020 begins informed by last year’s dynamics driving forward. Freedom and human rights mark New York City’s most tranquil venue.
Roosevelt Island Transit: How To Get Where You Want
Roosevelt Island transit choices jumped into focus again, last winter, when the MTA threatened to gut bus service. And followed up with mangling a subway shutdown. Then, the pandemic threw it all out of sync, but as we ramp back…
How the Lighthouse Park Redesign Promises a Greener Future
Lighthouse Park redesign took a step forward Wednesday evening in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Residents teamed up to plot directions as the park grows. By David Stone Special to the Roosevelt Island Daily News The future of Lighthouse…
Girl Scout Cookie Superstar Shines In Her Hometown
Girl Scout Cookie superstar Maya Rodney, from Roosevelt Island in New York City, graces boxes cookie lovers get this year. Mom Joan Rodney shared the good news yesterday.
When RIOC Tapped Amanda Matthews For New Nellie Bly Monument
RIOC Picks Amanda Matthews for Nellie Bly Monument “The Girl Puzzle” will be located in Lighthouse Park By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) selected Amanda Matthews/Prometheus Art to construct the Nellie Bly Monument….
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor