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,...
Ghosts Now: PSD Tram Assistance and Platform Managers
No volume of complaints changes RIOC. Nor do promises. PSD Tram Assistance, boldly announced, is less visible than a ghost. Ghosts, as many attest, actually materialize once in a while. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News So, Where…
Ben Fhala Ideas: Revitalizing Tram Operations and Revenue Generation
Since joining RIOC’s board last year, Ben Fhala has resisted a status quo that many agree isn’t working. The following are his latest, longterm ideas about Tram operations. by Ben Fhala The Roosevelt Island Daily News Fellow Community members and…
MTA Fails On First Day, RIOC Follows, Signaling Major Fears Ahead Now
As reported last week, the MTA failed out of the gate, launching a project with one of only two elevators down for months. This is unfair to numerous people, especially the wheelchair-dependent and other physically challenged riders. Then, on Project…
Last Weekend: Our Roosevelt Island Problems In a 3-Day Nutshell
Some things couldn’t be avoided – or evaded – last weekend. Because leadership does not make the grade here, our Roosevelt Island problems never go away. They nag, annoy and sometimes pose serious threats, leaving many wondering why no one…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor