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,...
Is Political Corruption as Widespread as Many Now Think?
Corruption is a problem in many countries around the world. it is defined as the abuse of power by a person or group for personal gain. It can take many forms, including bribery, embezzlement, and cronyism. it can also involve…
Love Your Clothes Again: Eileen Fisher Renew
Do you have a closet full of clothes you love but don’t wear anymore? Eileen Fisher Renew is here to help. We take your gently-worn Eileen Fisher clothes and give them new life. Not only does this reduce waste and…
Happy Shelton J. Haynes Cheapskate Holiday Now from RIOC
Was a cheapskate holiday for Roosevelt Island exactly what RIOC President/CEO had in mind when RIOC’s contractor spread a much-reduced collection of decorations in early November? Downplaying local traditions is a hallmark of his administration. But is it anything more…
Governor Kathy Hochul Has A Message for Roosevelt Islanders: Get Lost!
“Get lost!” The message from Albany shot loud and clear down the Hudson, landing on our little Island. Hochul vetoed a bill constructed by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Senator José Serrano, coordinating with Roosevelt Islanders. The bill aimed to…
We’ve Got the Money. Why Not End the Homeless Crisis Now?
The homeless crisis is not only costly for individuals, but also for society as a whole. A study by the National Alliance to End Homelessness found that the cost of homelessness to taxpayers is approximately $40,000 per year. This includes…
5 Ways Weather Conditions Affect Your Physical Health
Weather conditions can have a significant impact on asthma and other respiratory problems. Cold weather, for example, can cause the airways to constrict, making it difficult to breathe. High humidity can also lead to increased respiratory symptoms, as it can…
Half of Roosevelt Island’s Historic AVAC System Is Now Shut Down
Cobbled together in a rush, a RIOC Advisory said yesterday that the state had ” shut down for emergency work” the entire “east side line.” That means that 17 complexes, from Roosevelt Landings through all of Southtown, are without AVAC service….
Herbal Medicine – Definition, Overview and Safety Concerns
What is herbal medicine? It is simply the use of plants for their therapeutic or medicinal value. And it has been around much longer than modern, Western medicine. In fact, all cultures have some form of herbalism – the study…
The Hard Problem of Consciousness, Now Explained “Simply”
In 1995, the great philosopher and cognitive scientist David Chalmers published a paper that included what has come to be known as “the hard problem of consciousness.” This is the problem of explaining how it is that we have subjective…
High-Paid NYPD Official Had Deep Ties to Eric Adams — Including Shared Residence
A career 911 dispatcher and longtime friend of Mayor Eric Adams who rented a room to Adams in her Crown Heights apartment for four years now has one of the highest-paid jobs in city government, records show. In May, the…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor