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,...
Cute Cat Art: A Lonely Kitten Sneaks Into the Ballet Class
This original piece of cute cat art, Ballet Class Visitor, is 8 x 8 inches and is available- matted or un-matted. If matted, the mat is white with a sturdy backboard. from Deborah Julian Art Cute Cat Art: A Degas…
Updated: More Insight on the Sportspark Drowning Now Available
Aided by City Council Member Julie Menin’s staff, we learned more about the Sportspark drowning that occurred last May. RIOC stonewalled every detail, even shirking responsibility for answering FOIL requests. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News The Official…
Think twice now before using the Roosevelt Island Subway
An assault yesterday forces a warning about using the Roosevelt Island subway station. Risk is becoming acute, especially for women, deep underground. Lots of talk but no help from PSD or NYPD. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News…
Tactics for beating the high cost of life in New York City
New York City is notorious for its high cost of living, and residents hoping to stay must be strategic in making ends meet. by David Stone For the Roosevelt Island Daily News Probably, the most important strategy is finding housing…
Kickbacks? Fraud? A Whistleblower Assault on Shelton Haynes
The whistleblower assault on Shelton Haynes, loaded up in an anonymous letter, features a gloves-off attack on his handling of the Swift Emergency Care COVID Testing Site. The writers are so incensed over it, they led off with it as…
Good for Cherry Blossoms – Cooler Weather Ahead
You may not be crazy about it, but cooler weather ahead is the best thing that can happen for cherry blossoms. Nutrients rise more slowly through the fruit trees’ arteries, slowing the pace of blooming. Tonight, the temperature falls into…
The Easiest Way to Lose Weight and Stay Fit in 2022
The easiest way to lose weight and stay fit is exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet. Fortunately, today, we know more and can build personal routines that work. We know that you don’t have to torture yourself but can…
Erica Spencer-EL is out at RIOC. No reason given, so far
On Saturday, multiple sources confirmed that 15-year employee Erica Spencer-EL is no longer working for the state agency. Initial reports say she was fired, but that is not confirmed. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Erica Spencer-EL and…
OUR MILITARY BUDGET IS MORE LOPSIDED THAN EVER
Spending 12 times as much on our military as Russia didn’t prevent a war in Europe. It just deprived us of resources at home. By Lindsay Koshgarian | March 16, 2022 Assorted Ideas, Large & Small Congress recently announced a bipartisan budget…
New Mental Disorder, The Filibuster Reflex, Just Identified
The Filibuster Reflex: The brain trust here has identified a new mental disorder that’s been lurking under our noses. Last year, the same team of deep thinkers also identified the Elbow From Ass Distinction disorder (EADD), a heartbreaking illness that…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor