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,...
Roosevelt Island bike chaos
Roosevelt Island bike chaos thumbed its nose at PSD‘s announced crackdown on traffic safety violations. High risk, reckless riding continues unchanged, but it now happens right in front of active duty officers. Is anyone paying attention? What happened to PSDs…
Greenland Proves Trump’s A Loon
Greenland proves Trump’s a loon as the president tops himself in crazy. At least, he’s not alone. the New York Times stands ready to give him cover. And so does pandering economic advisor Larry Kudlow. by David Stone Already well-established…
Update: Rock Star Binky Phillips
My friend, rock star Binky Phillips, arrived late at the top, but he’s there. International recognition is pouring in. Binky Phillips carries himself with a massive load of humble, but it’s getting harder to maintain. And getting harder. “About 2…
Manhattan Park Project Murkier: Updated
Manhattan Park’s project at 40 River Road got murkier yesterday, starting with increased ADA concerns and ending with permit questions.
Last Chance: Salvage Swings in Lighthouse Park
Last Chance: Salvage Swings has one week left in residence on Roosevelt Island. Winner of FIGMENT NYC 2019’s City of Dreams competition, the artwork remains until Friday, August 23rd. Salvage Swings was designed by Somewhere Studio. “It was an opportunity…
Manhattan Park: RIOC Toughens. Briefly
At Manhattan Park, RIOC toughens, then lightens up. Roosevelt Islanders were encouraged when the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp. shut down an illegal construction project. Manhattan Park did not have permits for work underway at 40 River Road. RIOCs’ resolve did…
Manhattan Park Splitting a Community?
Is Manhattan Park splitting a community? Roosevelt Island, New York City’s most unique, economically diverse community is being sliced apart by Starrett. Starrett owns Manhattan Park. They’ve acted mainly as an absentee landlord. Until now.
Splitsville or Bust, Rolling Stone Salute
Splitsville of Bust by Binky Phillips and the Planets is, according to Rolling Stone, “a song you need to know. ” When The Planets released Established 1972 NYC with a party at Arlene’s Grocery, we hailed it as “Good Old…
Laura Spelman Hall: A slice of history in the West Village
What is Laura Spelman Hall in New York City? You may or may not be surprised that it’s a building of condos for the super wealthy in the West Village, but it’s origins are far from that. By David Stone…
My Ioan Popoiu Masterpiece
My new Ioan Popoiu masterpiece, a painting alive with brushstrokes emphasizing color over all else rests on the floor. Powerful paintings are a challenge. Where to hang them that won’t wash out everything else? Let’s update. Reporting by David Stone…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor