David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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December 2, 2025
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When were hippies most popular? What happened to them?
Hippies never had a birthdate. They rose out of a foundation of beatniks, free love, peace activism, feminism, civil rights, rock music, dropping out of commercial culture and mind expansion. All that coalesced into a major social movement. by Peter…
Why do cats sleep so much. Is it healthy?
It puzzles people that cats sleep so much, but not when their owners prefer – like in the early morning when they tend to wake up the house. And although many cats sleep a lot, each has individual preferences. It’s…
Can We Do Better? The Sorry State of the Southtown Dog Run?
The Southtown Dog Run was set for replacement – or at least improvement – in 2019. That’s when RIOC yielded to community pressure, squashing a plan jammed into Blackwell Park. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News The Southtown…
Top 10 ways kids can help save the earth, starting today
By: Peter McCarthy for Assorted Ideas, Large & Smallhttps://david-stone-writer.blog/assorted-ideas-large-and-small/ As we all know, children are the future of this planet and it is our job to ensure that they have a healthy environment in which to grow up. Kids need…
10 Great Beatles Songs You Never Hear Any More
The Beatles were the greatest band ever – in their time anyway. They broke rock music ground and changed it forever. When I checked Apple Music, I found all their songs sold individually for $1.29 each! How can any self-respecting…
RIOC Is Hiring, 3 New Titles, But You Aren’t Supposed to Know
Late Friday, RIOC announced three new, high-paying positions, but there’s a catch. A couple of catches really, as at least one employee sees rewards and scheming by President/CYA Shelton Haynes. Are they right? by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
Utility Debt Mounting for New Yorkers Looking for Current Help
Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Feb 17 at 7:49pm ESTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. for The Roosevelt Island Daily News Rising energy costs amid the pandemic are…
Good News, Again! RIRA Brings Free COVID Testing This Week
The Roosevelt Island Residents Association announced that ICARE Medical agreed to test up to 6,000 people for free. They’ll be testing on a “first come first served” basis, and is continuing this week at 2 River Road in Manhattan Park…
Get the latest news on the Roosevelt Island Tram/OMNY debacle
An OMNY clown show spilled out of RIOC and the MTA on Friday afternoon. Each agency first blamed the other for OMNY Tram delays, but both predicted installs in mid-2023. Then, hit hard by City Council Member Julie Menin and…
11 small changes you can make to go green in your kitchen
Because it is such a central space in your home, going green in your kitchen is the best place to start becoming eco-friendly. Here are some great ideas you can use. The Roosevelt Island Daily News 1. Use Organic Cleaning…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor