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,...
Wendy Hersh Star Award Ceremony Honors Roosevelt Island Community Leader
The Roosevelt Island community gathered to honor Wendy Hersh with the MSTDA Star Award. Wendy’s exemplary leadership at the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association and Food Pantry has been instrumental in providing essential services to the community. The event showcased captivating performances and raised funds for the performing arts organization, fostering a strong sense of community.
Wendy Hersh: MSTDA Star Award Winner and Roosevelt Island Community Leader
Wendy Hersh, the 2024 MSTDA Star Award Winner, has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the Roosevelt Island community. Despite facing adversity, she tirelessly supported various initiatives, from establishing a food pantry during the pandemic to leading the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association. Her selfless service epitomizes the true spirit of a community “Star”.
An ironic twist, RIOC removes offensive disability access sign
Yesterday, the offensive disability access sign confronting Blackwell House visitors was dug out and removed. The historic location is the working home of RIOC CEO Shelton J. Haynes. His office is, also, not ADA accessible. The irony? It came on…
Compassion is Today as the Disabled Association & PTA Hand Out Food Boxes
The Roosevelt Island Daily News The PS/IS 217 Parent Teacher Association, in coordination with the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association, will distribute 40 holiday boxes filled with shelf-stable food on Wednesday, December 22 from 6-7 pm in front of the schoolyard…
Roosevelt Islander Wendy Hersh Gets Women of Distinction Nod from Senator Serrano
Way back in 1973, at the behest of the late great Bella Abzug, congress designated August 26th as Women’s Equality Day. This year, state senator José Serrano recognized the day as well as Wendy Hersh by awarding her his district’s…
Wendy Hersh cuts ribbon at FDR Hope Memorial. RIDA cited for “dedication and service”
Wendy Hersh cut the ribbon at a dedication ceremony yesterday for the FDR Hope Memorial. And New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright cited the Roosevelt Island Disabled Association for service to the community. The Roosevelt Island Daily News More…
Will today be our last free food pantry for Roosevelt Island?
Today, Wendy Hersh, Mary Coleman and their team welcome their neighbors for what may be the last free food pantry helping Roosevelt Island. The future is uncertain, and here’s a look at why. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
Guess who came to the rescue for hungry Roosevelt Islanders in the COVID crisis…
My family and I, most likely, are only one of many from Roosevelt Island who are prepared to write about Roosevelt Island Disabled Association’s (RIDA) earnest intent to continue serving the community, primarily through its food distribution (pantry) activities, especially…
Roosevelt Island Neighbors Fight Hunger at the Free Food Pantry
The coronavirus slammed families across the spectrum, but the Roosevelt Island Free Food Pantry pushes back each Friday. Hunger’s given less of a toehold because our neighbors find a way. By David Stone Roosevelt Island News Hunger Meets Its Match…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor