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,...
Wikipedia Makes a Lot of Mistakes. Here’s Why.
We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.” But when it comes to Wikipedia, that statement couldn’t be more true. Wikipedia is one of the most popular websites in the world, with billions of people…
Budget Cuts, Asylum Seekers, COVID Changes: NYC’s First Day of School Brings Joy and Jitters
A stereo blasted pop and reggaeton as families filed Thursday morning onto the basketball courts outside of P.S. 503 in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park to line up for their new classes. Some children ran into the arms of friends or favorite…
The Value of Democracy
In a world filled with so much turmoil, it’s easy to lose faith in democracy. We see protests and unrest in countries all over the globe, and it’s natural to wonder whether democracy really makes a difference. Is it nothing…
WHAT DO TRUCKERS AND LIBRARIANS HAVE IN COMMON?
Both used to be good jobs, but attacks by ideologues and greedy corporate bosses have pulled the rug out. By Jim Hightower | September 7, 2022 In the world of work, what two occupations might seem to have the very least in…
American City Budgets are Out of Control
It’s no secret that city budgets in America are bloated. But just how out of control are they? And what can be done to get them back under control? Let’s take a look. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily…
NYC Ferry Embarks on New Bids, Seeking Operator That Can Land the Most Money
New York City is again looking for a company to run its ferry service — and wants the winner of the next contract to contribute more revenue rather than receive millions of dollars in subsidies to keep the service afloat. …
Now That the Mask Mandate Ends PSD Can Take a Bow
The mask mandate ends as Governor Hochul made its removal effective “immediately.” But because of lax enforcement, it was already over weeks ago in many places. Only RIOC’s Public Safety Department continued protecting the community throughout. Some expressed hope that…
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.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor