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,...
Updated: NYC Ferry Roosevelt Island Landing Service Now Restored
NYC Ferry tweeted this at 9:38, this morning… As of 2:00 p.m., the Roosevelt Island NYC Ferry Landing is restored. (The Daily thanks Sylvan Klein for the early heads up.) More from the Roosevelt Island Daily News
It’s all in your mind… but not in your head
The biggest lie we tell ourselves is that “it” is not all in your mind. Instead, it – your life and everything about it, even the universe – is inside your skull. Your head is a vast reservoir of everything,…
E-bikes speeding through the streets of Roosevelt Island? Is it our fault?
You can’t walk anywhere on Main Street in the late afternoon or evening without seeing food delivery workers on e-bikes racing through stop signs and crosswalks, speeding meals to hungry Roosevelt Islanders. It’s dangerous and many residents are furious at…
How I went from a limited reader to a busy reader using Audible Books
A Review by David Stone Audible Books are a great way to read more. Audible books have been around for a while now and they’ve become one of the favorite ways to enjoy your favorite book. I transitioned from reading…
The Shih Tzu Bred For Companionship But A Perfect Family Pet
Shih Tzu’s silky coat has been described as “fluffy cotton candy” or “woolen mittens.” It comes into the world three colors: black, white, and tan. The breed’s small size also makes the Shih Tzu easy to handle when walking or…
How to avoid accidentally poisoning your cat
This article is about plants that are poisonous for cats. Cats should not eat these flowers because they can cause vomiting and other health problems, even death; so, it’s important to be aware of what your cat may or may…
Meet Your City Council: Learn More About NYC’s New Lawmakers
Claudia Irizarry Aponte, Katie Honan, Clifford Michel, and Gabriel Sandoval, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Jan 2 at 9:23pm ESTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. THE CITY surveyed incoming and…
Roosevelt Island 2021, A Year in Pictures
A lot happened on Roosevelt Island in 2021. The second COVID-colored year saw a community evolving, adjusting and, mostly, appreciating life here. We picked one photo from each month as representing its most memorable event. So much went on, we…
Why should I Adopt a Cat Right Now?
By David Stone for Assorted Ideas, Large & Small There are many reasons why letting a cat into your life is beneficial, and it’s never too late to make a difference in the life of a pet in need. To…
A Rainy Day for New Year’s, Blessings for Roosevelt Island
A rainy day for New Year’s? Tradition says that’s a blessing because it bespeaks renewal, fertility and rinsing away the past. While 2021 wasn’t all bad, there’s the promise of better in 2022. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor