David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
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RIOC overreacts. Promenade restrictions now increase conflicts
Reactions were instantaneous when RIOC, the state agency that never makes a mistake, banned all “motorized vehicles” from both Roosevelt Island promenades. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Without Thought or Discussion, RIOC Banned Motorized Vehicles from East…
Let’s make a smart traffic plan for Roosevelt Island…
A smart traffic plan would be close to revolutionary for Roosevelt Island because we’ve never really had one. Cars, trucks, bikes and pedestrians go it alone, navigating without guidance. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News A smart traffic…
For Luigi, An Informal Memorial Near the Site of His Death Along the West Promenade
An informal memorial for Luigi, the little dog killed by a reckless driver on Roosevelt Island, last week. If you were moved by his death, stop by. More from the Roosevelt Island Daily
Now, All Motor Vehicles Banned from the Roosevelt Island Promenades
According to flyers handed out yesterday on Main Street, PSD bans all motor vehicles from both Roosevelt Island promenades, “effective immediately.” This follows outrage over a dog killed by a car, last week. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
Gull Endangered by Careless Smoker’s Discarded Lighter
A gull endangered by a careless smoker’s discarded lighter carried it away from a neglected section of the West Promenade. Marta Balla caught it in a photo. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Photos courtesy of Marta Balla “I saw this…
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.
Take the Poll: Is a Bike Ban the Right Idea for Roosevelt Island Promenades Now?
Roosevelt Island promenades reflect the traditional intent: They are there for walking, but times change. Other users, especially bikes, share the space. This raises a lot of issues, from safety to comfort, and we’re offering a poll, asking your opinion.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor