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,...
5 Reasons to Visit Roosevelt Island in New York City
New Yorkers are a busy bunch. Between work, social engagements, and trying to squeeze in some time for themselves, most people don’t have a lot of spare time on their hands. So when they do get the chance to take…
Apartment Building Staff Avert Threatened Strike With Deal for Raise
Claudia Irizarry Aponte and Katie Honan, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Apr 19 at 6:24pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. The union representing more than 30,000 doormen and other…
Roosevelt Island Library Wins Participatory Budgeting Vote
The Roosevelt Island Branch of the New York Public Library system tied for first in competitive voting for Participatory Budgeting dollars. The contest was sponsored by City Council Member Julie Menin who shared her budget authority with constituents. by David…
One more down – Amy Smith. RIOC purge claims another
From the outside, Amy Smith’s abrupt departure looks like part of an ongoing RIOC purge, guided by President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes. Smith served as Public Relations Officer at RIOC since January, 2021. The state agency that never makes a mistake…
Every Volt Counts: City Finding Less Stray Electricity, But Dogs Keep Getting Shocked
Gabriel Sandoval, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Apr 18 at 9:54pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. The Roosevelt Island Daily News A jolt of stray electricity killed Lida Bilokur’s…
Shrinking RIOC for a Better Roosevelt Island Future
Sometimes, shrinking RIOC may not seem like enough. Really, a lot of us would like to get out the Magic Eraser and… But no, that can’t happen. But bringing the bloated ox down to sensible size should be possible. by…
Get Happy! It’s Dyngus Day, Even If You’re Not Polish
There’s probably no holiday that’s more about simple joys and fun than Dyngus Day. I never heard about it growing up, but when I moved to Buffalo with its big Polish population, I couldn’t miss it. Although it’s traditional, anyone…
The One Thing You Need to Know About Esther Hicks
Esther Hicks channels Abraham, a group of non-physical beings who offer guidance on everything from relationships to career advice. Esther has written several books dictated by Abraham. She is also a popular speaker at her Law of Attraction Workshops and…
10 Reasons to Avoid American-Grown Rice Now
American-grown rice has some potential problems that make it less than ideal for consumption. Here are 10 reasons to avoid American grown rice: by David Stone for Assorted Ideas, Large & Small 1. Pesticides and herbicides: American growers use more…
As tax deadline arrives, IRS still has millions of unprocessed returns from last year
(The Center Square) – The last weekend for Americans to file their taxes before the Monday deadline is here, but the Internal Revenue Service still faces major backlogs for individual and business filings. By Casey Harper | The Center Square April…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor