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,...
The Roosevelt Island How-To Complain Now Guide
How do you get the attention of a local government that seems to have an unending supply of indifference? It’s difficult. But if we’re going there, let me tell ya how it works… The Roosevelt Island How-To Guide will show…
RIOC’s Latest Scandal Spreads With Reports of Animal Abuse
RIOC’s animal abuse scandal attracted the attention of national media as the New York Post picked up on our story. The state agency, tightly controlled by Governor Andrew Cuomo, again embarrasses a community, offending responsible citizens.
Cat Sanctuary Endangered: Is It Now RIOC Seeking Revenge?
The widely admired Roosevelt Island cat sanctuary in Southpoint Park is endangered. Known for its loving, unpaid animal care, it’s in trouble because its landlord, RIOC, suddenly wants money. After fifteen years of mutual support, is it legit or retaliation?…
RIVAA Vernissage XIX: The Art Is Now Finally Rising
RIVAA Vernissage XIX, rising now after a six-month pandemic stall, is a fresh sign of life for Roosevelt Island. Because you probably missed it, here’s a look at opening night, photos courtesy of Tad Sudol and RIVAA. By David Stone…
Will An Imagined Carbon Sink Change Roosevelt Island?
A “carbon sink” now proposed for Roosevelt Island, if built, would change the community and New York architecture forever. But imagination can sometimes overwhelm resistance. By David Stone Roosevelt Island News Intro: Roosevelt Island Carbon Sink Think, if you can,…
The Wonder of Personal Reality: Exploring the Dream Within a Dream
In this passionate exploration by David Stone, the reader is taken on a journey through the complexities of reality, perception, and the endless possibilities that shape our unique experiences. Stone’s evocative prose delves into the intricate nuances of our senses, dreams, and the invisible forces that influence our lives, inviting us to embrace the wonder of crafting our own reality within a dream.
RIOC’s Proposed Budget for 2021-22 Hinges on the Unthinkable
RIOC’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year, starting April 1st, hinges on the unthinkable… the end of Tram service for Roosevelt Island. Partly, that’s the result of the state’s original sin, failing to embrace democracy.
ELBOW-ASS DISTINCTION DISORDER, NOW AN EPIDEMIC
Elbow-Ass Distinction Disorder, EADD, rages across the U.S. It’s a scary epidemic, and although the symptoms aren’t always identical, experts promise you’ll know it when you see it. The tragic main symptom is that victims can’t tell their asses from…
Discover Conservatory Garden, Central Park, New York City in 2021
The little known Conservatory Garden in Central Park is a New York City treasure, a quiet place too few enjoy. Let’s take a look.
Lawless RIOC Must Get Out And Take HOLE Too
Lawless RIOC must get out, and it needs to drag the HOLE with it out the door. Crucial failures accelerated since Boss Cuomo kicked Susan Rosenthal out. The only hope is a complete do-over and start again.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor