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,...
NYC Ferry Big Changes, Starting Monday
Beginning Monday, September 12th, NYC Ferry makes the first major change in how they charge passengers. The base rate jumps to $4.00 per ride, but there are discounts too, including all new breaks for seniors and the disabled. The Roosevelt…
‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Anxious Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets
Economic insecurity is upending the lives of millions of older adults as soaring housing costs and inflation diminish the value of fixed incomes. Across the country, seniors who until recently successfully managed limited budgets are growing more anxious and distressed….
Exploring the Meaning of Life: Insights and Theories
Life’s meaning eludes us, wrapped in cosmic connections and profound implications. Ultimately, we share this existence, shaping reality together—perplexing and powerful.
The Butterfly Effect and How It Connects Us All
We’ve heard the saying, “If a butterfly flaps its wings in Japan, it can cause a tornado in Texas.” While that sounds nonsensical, there is actually some truth to it. That idea is what scientists refer to as the butterfly…
Eric Adams Tells Panel Looming Deficits Are ‘Manageable.’ Budget Watchdogs’ Forecast Isn’t So Sunny.
For Mayor Eric Adams, the city’s budget reflects the resolute actions he has taken in his first six months on the job: to boost financial reserves in case of an economic downtown, add money for pay raises and make conservative…
AVP Akeem Jamal Doesn’t Meet RIOC Requirements. Why Was He Hired?
RIOC added Akeem Jamal to its staff as Assistant Vice President for Communications in August. The salary range is projected at around $140,000, and there are great benefits. But Jamal does not meet the published minimum RIOC requirements. He doesn’t…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor