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,...
Queens Energy in Early March: What’s Shaping Our Roosevelt Island Commute This Week
Queens energy is influencing Roosevelt Island commutes this week, from events in Long Island City to transit weather updates and new community resources.
Representation Is a Verb; CB8 meeting is tonight
Eleanor Rivers’ recent piece, When Representation Was the Promise, does something deceptively simple. It reminds us that representation was once spoken about on Roosevelt Island as an aspiration. Not a slogan.Not a press release.A promise. Her lens is personal and…
Roosevelt Island Cold Snap: Services Open, Markets Persevere, and Library Keeps Our Spirits Warm
Roosevelt Island faces severe cold with wind chills below zero, yet residents maintain their daily routines, including grocery runs and community activities. Local services, like the farmers market and library, remain operational, offering warmth and entertainment. Community spirit prevails as islanders cope with the winter weather together.
Howard Polivy Was Always There
Eleanor Rivers’ essay on Howard Polivy depicts a troubling portrait of institutional continuity. Polivy exemplifies a governance strategy where consistency outweighs dissent, allowing systems to maintain power without accountability. This piece serves as a preparatory bridge to future discussions on how committee structures reinforce this dynamic, highlighting the complexities of governance.
A Policy Shift, a Platform, and a Pattern Emerging Underground
New York City is shifting its approach to homelessness under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, moving from police enforcement to civilian outreach. This change affects Roosevelt Island’s subway station, which now sees increased homeless presence due to recent service disruptions. Residents seek clarity on the situation as many unanswered questions remain.
Camouflage or Catouflage? Ai Weiwei Artwork in Four Freedoms Inspired by Wildlife Freedom Foundation
Ai Weiwei’s installation “Camouflage” on Roosevelt Island features cat patterns, emphasizing how animals, unharmed by human crises, suffer the consequences of such events.
About RIOC’s “Living on Roosevelt Island Survey…”
The article critiques RIOC’s limited survey and lack of community engagement, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability while urging new CEO B.J. Jones to host town halls.
Ai Weiwei Is Coming to Roosevelt Island. That’s an Art World BFD
Ai Weiwei is one of the most prominent and influential contemporary artists, documentarians, and activists of our time. Born in Beijing, China, in 1957, he is globally recognized for his provocative work that fearlessly intertwines art with social and political…
Cracks in the Island: Public Purpose Funds
The resignation of RIOC board member Ben Fhala spotlighted transparency issues surrounding public purpose funds on Roosevelt Island. Investigative articles revealed favoritism in fund distribution, a lack of accountability, and the troubling influence of groups like RISA. The community’s voice is essential for reforming the funding process and ensuring public oversight.
RIRA: From Civic Powerhouse to Rebuilding Chapter
Once the heartbeat of Roosevelt Island civic life, the Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) is in the midst of something it hasn’t faced before: rebuilding from within. Founded in 1977, RIRA was born out of necessity. Roosevelt Island was growing…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor