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,...
Senator Krueger Tackles E-Bike Batteries, But More Is Needed Now
It took a Midtown fire caused by e-bike batteries, but action is finally moving toward controlling the hazardous, unlicensed vehicles. Senator Liz Krueger whose district takes in Roosevelt Island, starting in January, dived into waters no one touched before. by…
Can We Still Save the Earth or Is It Just Too Late?
By now, it’s pretty clear that climate change is real and that human activity is to blame. The question now is: can we still save the Earth, or is it just too late? Here’s a look at both sides of…
FYI: What Is Clairvoyance and Have You Got the Gift?
The ability to see things that are not physically present is called clairvoyance. This psychic ability goes beyond the five senses, allowing people to tap into a sixth sense. Clairvoyance generally manifests as “visions” in the mind’s eye. It can…
I Called RIOC’s Board a Cephalopod. That was Unfair… to the Octopuses
Calling RIOC’s deficient board a cephalopod was wrong, I realized. It was an insult to octopuses and squids. Among their species exist impressive qualities the board can only dream about. Yes, both parties are spineless. by David Stone The Roosevelt…
Where and Why E-Bikes Catch Fire in NYC — And What Can Be Done About It
After a fast-moving fire in a luxury Manhattan tower called Rivercourt injured dozens of tenants and triggered a daring high-rise rescue, fire officials made clear that the cause was an increasingly common phenomenon — an exploding e-bike battery. But in…
And Now, Another Day, Another “Stupid” RIOC Advisory
Another “stupid” RIOC Advisory launched the usual spam sequence of multiple, identical email blasts to all the same addresses. This one covers “the ‘Red Bus,’ also known as the ‘Shopper’s Bus’…” What? A resident was not kind: “Lazy, thoughtless and…
Glass Half Empty in Still Depopulated NYC Office Towers
The latest figures on office occupancy dashed hopes that the number of workers in New York’s still-lagging business districts would increase as summer turned to fall. The Kastle Systems tracker of average weekday office occupancy in the region has been…
The East River Pollution: A Cautionary Tale of Neglect
The East River in New York City, despite not being a true river but a tidal estuary, has suffered from severe pollution due to industrial waste and sewage. The Clean Water Act of 1972 marked progress in improving its water quality, but challenges remain, as the aging sewer system causes ongoing pollution. Efforts to address this are crucial for the river’s recovery and the surrounding ecosystem. Individual and community actions, such as reducing plastic use and supporting local initiatives, can contribute to the conservation of the East River.
How Illiteracy Still Festers in the Modern World
In spite of great advances in technology and education, illiteracy is still a widespread problem. According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, over 30 million adults in the United States cannot read above a third-grade level. by David Stone…
THIS YEAR, VOTERS MADE AN END RUN AROUND OUT-OF-TOUCH POLITICIANS
Citizen-led initiatives scored big wins in the midterms. But now this form of direct democracy is under attack. This fall, in the lead-up to the midterm elections, a group of Catholic nuns, Protestant ministers, and other faith leaders caravanned around…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor