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,...
REPUBLICAN ‘SOLUTIONS’ WILL MAKE INFLATION WORSE
If cutting corporate tax rates and making billionaires wealthier actually fixed inflation, it would have been fixed ages ago. By Peter Certo | October 19, 2022 Republished with Permission: The Roosevelt Island Daily News My wife and I recently had the tremendous…
How a Gristedes Deal Brought Us the New Wholesome Taqueria
The switch went fast. As presto as can be, a butcher shop at 503 Main Street became Wholesome Taqueria. Gone were the meats, replaced by rows of refreshing beverages. But new as this all is, its roots run deep into…
On an Autumn Walk in Central Park, Everyone’s a Critic
The leaves are falling, Central Park entices you for an autumn walk. As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, there’s no better time to take a stroll through one of New York City’s most iconic parks. by David…
5 Reasons Why Sleep Apnea Happens
According to the National Institutes of Health, sleep apnea affects an estimated 22 million Americans. This serious sleep disorder occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (the most common type) is caused by a blockage…
Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin Debate Crime, Abortion, Trump and Asylum Seekers in Their Only Debate
In an oft-frantic hour-long debate, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin battled over crime, inflation, Trump and reproductive rights in their one-and-only head-to-head before the election, as polls show the governor’s lead over her Republican opponent has shrunk in…
New York City: The Art Capital of the World
Walk down any street in New York City, the art capital, and find yourself in the midst of art in some form or another. Whether it’s the countless museums, the bustling Broadway theatres, the graffiti-covered buildings, or even just the…
The Sidewalks are Crowded — With Hazards on Wheels, Pedestrians Say
When Manny Ramirez hops on his e-bike to deliver food between Northern Manhattan and the Upper West Side, he said he tries to stick to the rules of the road — and to the bike lanes where he is allowed…
Surprising Good News: A 2022 Halloween Parade Happening After All
A 2022 Halloween Parade – and Extravaganza (?) – became a thing late yesterday afternoon. Last week, RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes said we’d have to wait until next year. 2022 would be the shrunken “Extravaganza” only. But four days…
Time to Have Some Fun Raising Funds for MSTDA
Saturday evening, it’s time for raising funds for MSTDA – The Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance – and have some fun at the same time. It’s the city’s top small theatre and school, and we’re lucky. They call Roosevelt…
Discovering Art in New York City
There is no shortage of things to do in New York City. It’s unrivaled for discovering art. As the cultural capital of the world, NYC has something to offer everyone—especially art lovers. If you’re an art lover looking for ways…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor