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,...
Fall for Arts Music
RIOC released the Fall for Arts music line up for 2019, along with other event details, yesterday. The weather looks great for a well-planned, art-filled Saturday on Roosevelt Island.
Janet Falk Roasted RIOC Board
Janet Falk roasted RIOC’s board in a tour de force presentation that savaged the “ugly” RI Monument. It was as much an indictment of the board for negligence concerning resident opinions. Janet Falk is a public relations specialist, and her…
Beautify Roosevelt Island: Seawall Railings
No better way to beautify Roosevelt Island was possible than replacing miles of ugly seawall railings keeping us from falling into the East River. RIOC President/CEO Susan Rosenthal agreed, and her team took aim and got it done. Reporting by…
The Dayspring Church Restaurant Deception: Who Plays The Fool?
Dayspring Church restaurant deception reached a peak yesterday when construction proved RIOC’s claims to be false. Hudson Related refuses to answer questions, and legitimate concerns are ignored. Why? Why deception? Red flags unfurled when word got out that Hudson Related…
FIGMENT NYC, RIOC’s Big Win: What About 2021 Now?
FIGMENT NYC was a RIOC win, a big one, in 2019, and it was getting bigger. Planning for 2020 had already started before the coronavirus hit. 2021 is only a wish for now.
Fall For Arts 2019, Roosevelt Island
Fall for Arts 2019 brings visual arts to life on Roosevelt Island. On September 28th, murals are created live in three locations as visitors are invited to watch and wonder. New activities added brighten the festival.
FIGMENT Loves Roosevelt Island, But The Dream’s Delayed For Now
FIGMENT loved Roosevelt Island enough to bring the participatory arts festival back to Lighthouse Park. FIGMENT 2020 sought City of Dreams Pavilion proposals, but then… By David Stone Roosevelt Island News Salvage Swings, winner of FIGMENT NYCs contest in 2019,…
Roosevelt Island bike chaos
Roosevelt Island bike chaos thumbed its nose at PSD‘s announced crackdown on traffic safety violations. High risk, reckless riding continues unchanged, but it now happens right in front of active duty officers. Is anyone paying attention? What happened to PSDs…
Update: Rock Star Binky Phillips
My friend, rock star Binky Phillips, arrived late at the top, but he’s there. International recognition is pouring in. Binky Phillips carries himself with a massive load of humble, but it’s getting harder to maintain. And getting harder. “About 2…
Manhattan Park Project Murkier: Updated
Manhattan Park’s project at 40 River Road got murkier yesterday, starting with increased ADA concerns and ending with permit questions.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor