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 Public Safety Updates Commuters Should Know
Stay informed with Roosevelt Island public safety updates, plus this week’s Queens traffic incidents, crime alerts, and commute tips for island residents.
Hey, RIOC! Who’s minding the store? PSD Item #53
The Roosevelt Island Daily News reported an issue in one of the busiest crosswalks, where a stop sign was knocked backward over a year ago during construction. They criticize RIOC’s failure to address this safety concern, questioning the effectiveness of their management. This negligence reflects a broader issue within RIOC’s systems, especially in the Public Safety Department.
Why Two-Way Radios Are Essential for Truckers
Communication and coordination are vital to the trucking industry. Allow us to show you why two-way radios are essential for truckers to have on the road.
The Sidewalks are Crowded — With Hazards on Wheels, Pedestrians Say
When Manny Ramirez hops on his e-bike to deliver food between Northern Manhattan and the Upper West Side, he said he tries to stick to the rules of the road — and to the bike lanes where he is allowed…
Update: Car Crashes Over the Roosevelt Island Seawall Overnight
Around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, a car sped past Cornell Tech, lost control, crashed through the seawall and plunged into the East River. The driver, who the cops say appeared to be intoxicated, swam to safety along with his father…
No Motorized Vehicles on the West Promenade… Except
When it comes to motorized vehicles, RIOC has two standards. Cars, trucks and ebikes are free to speed and run stop signs and crosswalks as long as they stick to Main Street. But on the West Promenade, they are strictly…
Inept or Uncaring? Why Won’t RIOC Give Us Safe Crosswalks?
The problem of safe crosswalks on Roosevelt Island was forced on me last week when I barely escaped being hit twice. And I witnessed a narrowly missed tragedy at the community’s most dangerous crosswalk, one routinely ignored by RIOC’s Public…
What happened to the Shelton J. Haynes Traffic Safety Plan?
I thought about the promised Shelton J. Haynes Traffic Safety Plan, last evening. As a Red Bus maneuvered around a double-parker on Main Street, it stopped at the crosswalk at the south end of Roosevelt Landings. There was the stop…
Dear Michael Shinozaki: The Daily Invites You To Visit Reality
Visit reality with us, Michael. A virtual tour is the best we can do for now. But if you’re really interested in representing this community, not simply defending RIOC, we welcome you. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News…
Illegal Parking Abounds on Main Street as PSD Idles
Illegal parking is more than a nuisance for rule-bending drivers. On Main Street or anywhere else, it overturns laws devoted to public safety, even if the reasons aren’t always obvious. Say your child gets hit because an illegally parked car…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor