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,...
Can Cats Sense Health Problems? You Might Be Pleasantly Surprised
Have you ever wondered if your cat senses when you’re feeling under the weather? It turns out that they just might have that ability. Studies show that cats detect changes in their human’s health and behavior. Keep reading to learn…
Most-Complained-About NYPD Cop Retires, Avoiding Penalties
An NYPD lieutenant who had been facing discipline for 52 substantiated allegations of misconduct is retiring instead — avoiding penalties in three cases and getting docked 64 vacation days in five others, THE CITY has learned. The Civilian Complaint Review…
Blast From the Deep Past, a Tall Ship Cruises Roosevelt Island
A sight you don’t see often – yesterday, an authentic-looking tall ship cruised past Roosevelt Island. The sails were down, but she rode the current as if driven by the wind as in the old days. by David Stone The…
The Strange Case of RIOC and the Missing LinkedIn Profiles
Missing LinkedIn profiles are not new at RIOC where secrecy and scrubbing the past are common among executives. But these activities accelerated recently, and each case is loaded with questions. Let’s take a look. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island…
New York City’s Crime Rate Is Lower Than You Might Think
When you think of New York City, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you probably think of the bustling metropolis filled with towering skyscrapers and busy streets. You might also think of the high crime rate. After…
What Were The Hippie Beliefs? A 1960s Flashback
The hippie subculture emerged in the United States during the mid-1960s and became associated with a rejection of mainstream values. Hippie beliefs advocated for peace, love, and personal freedom, among other things. Here is a closer look at some of…
The 5 Best Places for Americans Who Want to Leave America
Ready to leave America? Every day, it seems like the United States is becoming a more and more divisive place. Political tensions are high, and many people are disillusioned. Troubling trends in midterm elections and Trump’s enduring popularity pose real…
Is Fall For Arts Failing This Year Because of RIOC Neglect?
Fall for Arts failing this year seemed likely from its belated start and now seems more so. An email blast from RIOC, its primary sponsor hints at chaos and disconnection. After dumping the project on an ill-equipped partner, RIVAA, the…
Unemployment Rate Jumps As More New Yorkers Seek Jobs
New York City’s unemployment rate jumped by more than half of a percentage point in August — and ironically, it is a sign of an improving job market. Meanwhile, the city’s long slog to recover all the jobs lost in the pandemic…
No F Trains Into Manhattan from Roosevelt Island, Sept. 16th through 19th
Starting tonight – Friday, September 16th – at 9:45 p.m., southbound F Trains will bypass Roosevelt Island while the MTA does some track maintenance. Regular service resumes on Monday at 5:00 a.m. In the meantime, we’ve got some options for…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor