David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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December 2, 2025
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Where the hell is RIOC? Or, the tale of two Tram rides…
It was a warning. Two Tram rides were ahead of me, later in the day, but with temperatures below freezing at 9:30 in the morning, tourists were already out, adding to the limitless array of Tram cabin photos. I thought…
Delight with Dread Now At Cherry Blossom Season’s First Wave
Each year, cherry blossom season on Roosevelt Island brings wave after wave of pinkish beauty, north to south, along the East River shores. With many new trees planted, the waves increase, but so do the surges of visitors eagerly sharing…
Plan on Taking the Tram This Weekend? Change Your Plan.
Now that the Roosevelt Island Tram has become a cheap tourist attraction, Roosevelt Islanders have lost access as visitors stack up in long lines at both stations. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Don’t blame the tourists, please….
Tourists Are Back to NYC in Big Numbers
But even as hotels fill and visitors spend needed dollars in Manhattan and beyond, visitors from China are no-shows and investors remain skeptical about the future. Greg David, The City This article was originally published on Sep 5 5:00am EDT…
How To Spot Tourists in New York City
New York City is a vibrant mix of cultures, lifestyles and personalities. But tourists always stand out from the crowd. Whether you’ve muddled through town for a while or are just visiting, here are some surefire ways to spot tourists…
What is the best time of year to visit New York City?
There are a lot of great things about New York City, but one of the best things is that there’s always something to do. No matter what time of year you visit, there’s always a festival or event going on….
A day in the life of a Roosevelt Island tour guide
A tour guide on Roosevelt Island gives visitors an overview of the island’s history and attractions. But that overview is growing as the community raised its profile over the last decade. FDR Four Freedoms State Park opened the south end…
The High Line’s Ruined: Now Who Committed This Crime?
Did we ruin the High Line? The answer’s different for tourists, real estate developers and anyone who actually once loved this mess. But ruined it is. By David Stone for The Roosevelt Island Daily News My love for the High…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor