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,...
Has illegal drug use rode the homeless wave into our subway?
Illegal drug use wasn’t a big concern in the Roosevelt Island subway. Overcrowding – now relieved by the pandemic – filth and homelessness made more noise. But now, the homeless wave that never quit, despite the Mayor’s and the MTA’s…
5 Simple Steps to and the Values of a Spiritual Awakening
Spiritual awakening is not always easy, but as we explain here, it is worth the trouble ahead. This is not a simple thing, and the rewards are unclear until you arrive. Keep in mind, though, that you are on a…
Tell RIOC what you think. Make yourself heard now.
Your chance to tell RIOC what you think, what you like and what worries you is here. Put your thoughts together and share them, good, bad or indifferent, with the board. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Your…
Two weeks to get New York budget finalized
(The Center Square) – With two weeks left until the end of the fiscal year, New York lawmakers are now negotiating the budget for the new fiscal year. By Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor March 17th, 2022 The Assembly’s…
A Spiritual Journey, the Benefits and How To Start One
Spiritual journeys provide many benefits. Some are tangible while others invisibly help us to find our purpose in life, connect with our higher selves, and experience personal growth. A spiritual journey can also be the way for healing from past…
Covid’s ‘Silver Lining’: Research Breakthroughs for Chronic Disease, Cancer, and the Common Flu
The billions of dollars invested in covid vaccines and covid-19 research so far are expected to yield medical and scientific dividends for decades, helping doctors battle influenza, cancer, cystic fibrosis, and far more diseases. Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health NewsMarch 17,…
Dumb and Dumber at RIOC PSD or Just Selective Enforcement?
We suspected selective enforcement when PSD lazily put up barriers in front of a single fire hydrant on Main Street. Was it just knuckle-headed or something worse? by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Selective Enforcement? When PSD Chief…
76,000 Free Rides on OMNY. Roosevelt Islanders Left Out
Roosevelt Islander Tram users were mostly left out while OMNY gave out 76,000 free rides in just two weeks. And efforts by City Council Member and State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, aimed at fixing the mess, have not brought results….
The Most Spiritual Places to Visit in New York City
When it comes to spirituality, there’s no place like New York City. From ancient cathedrals to modern-day temples, the city is packed with sacred sites that are perfect for worship, contemplation, and reflection. Here are some of the most spiritual…
Girl Scouts Sell Cookies, But They Also Help Ukraine
We know that there are a lot of our neighbors and residents of RI that have not received the knock on their door from a Girl Scout offering our famous and delicious Girl Scout Cookies.The wait is over! You can…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor