David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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Finally, RIOC Is Moving to Solve “The Girl Puzzle
The Girl Puzzle monument in Lighthouse Park faced concerns due to poor concrete work, but recent efforts by RIOC and artist Amanda Matthews bring hope for its future. Despite initial stability issues, progress has been made to repair and stabilize the monument, signaling positive developments for visitors and residents.
Amanda Matthews Speaks Out After Reopening of “The Girl Puzzle.”
“The MOMENT the barriers were removed we started getting images posted to Google again!” sculptor Amanda Matthews declared. She hopes it’s a good sign for the future of The Girl Puzzle. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News “I…
Update: Fresh Action on The Girl Puzzle
It may not be quite ready for prime time yet, but The Girl Puzzle is back on public display in Lighthouse Park with the barriers down. Cover photo credit: Bryant Daniels/Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation by David Stone The Roosevelt Island…
“The Girl Puzzle” Is Broken. Can They Put the Pieces Back Together Now?
When The Girl Puzzle opened in December 2021, the whole world of art was watching. It’s precipitous fall from grace in less than a year surprised everyone, especially RIOC, it appears. But now, while experts search for answers, the work…
Abandoned: The Once World-Renowned Girl Puzzle on Roosevelt Island
The abandoned Girl Puzzle – add it to the long list of RIOC negligence plaguing the unfixable state agency running Roosevelt Island. Despite a steady wave of lawsuits and investigations, the state agency cruises along as if made of Teflon….
Still Out of the Loop – Roosevelt Island’s Neglected Lighthouse Park
In the fall of 2019, Lighthouse Park on Roosevelt Island’s northern tip was on the upswing. RIOC acquired no longer used lots from Coler Hospital and planned an extension with diversified activities. Still to come: The Girl Puzzle, large tree…
Lighthouse Park: RIOC Negligence Digs In, the New Normal
Around Lighthouse Park, the new normal theme is neglect, a failure to promote or encourage visitors after grabbing credit in the past. Not a single sign – on a bus, on a post – directs anyone to the home of…
The Girl Puzzle Deserted in Lighthouse Park, Just One Year Later
With just short-term historical memory in play, The Girl Puzzle, deserted like a no longer cuddly stuffed doll, is troubling. Hundreds of dollars plus priceless creativity went into putting it there, and now wasting in the rain… Why? by David…
Memorial Day, Uniquely Beautiful in Lighthouse Park
Upgraded over the past year, Lighthouse Park showed off its upgrades in a Memorial Day display. Historian Judith Berdy photographed some images and shared them with Roosevelt Islanders and others who love the park. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island…
Lighthouse Park and Roosevelt Island’s North End, April 2022
Lighthouse Park on Roosevelt Island in New York City is one of the most unique and beautiful parks in the city. The park is home to a variety of plant life, including several species of trees. With a new art…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor