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,...
Now Hochul Smashes the Glass Ceiling, But the Party Started Early
Kathy Hochul smashed the glass ceiling holding New York women back for 230 years. 57 governors were elected before she became the first woman. She also powered through as the first upstate governor in a century. by David Stone The…
Gov. Hochul Holds on After Tough Campaign Against Right-Winger Zeldin
Gov. Kathy Hochul fought off a challenge from Republican Lee Zeldin on Tuesday, although her opponent refused to concede. Shortly after 11 p.m., with a little more than 50% of the statewide vote counted, both NBC News and ABC News…
Where are the Ten Missing Public Safety Officers Now?
The ten missing Public Safety officers raise concerns because we’re paying for them. But they aren’t getting paid because they are missing. RIOC approves a budget for 52 every year, a number so preposterous it elicits instant smirks. Plus comments…
What Was the Big Security Incident on the FDR on Sunday Afternoon?
The security incident started at around 4:00 on Sunday afternoon. Witnesses reported black vans with red lights flashing as they “swept” Main street south of the Tram. In their haste, one-way traffic rules were ignored. “Probably Secret Service,” one Roosevelt…
CBN Older Adults Surprise with Sweet Roosevelt Island Art
It was, in its own right, the very best of Roosevelt Island art. In a time fraught with anxiety and stress, CBN‘s older adult artists delivered color and spirit to Gallery RIVAA. It was as much surprise as delight. by…
Election 2022: Hochul’s grip improving in a bid to stay in Albany
Despite Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin’s best efforts, it appears Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is pulling away and will likely win a second term in office. (The Center Square) – As the final weekend before Election Day arrives, it…
We Are Still in Your Car – Poetry
by David Stone We are still in the car, pushing through heavy, drifted snow. We will always be in that car. It will always be snowing, and we’ll be on our way home. You were telling me something. But mostly…
New York City opens another hotel for bused-in migrants
(The Center Square) – The number of migrants seeking asylum in New York City has waned in recent weeks. However, Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that the nation’s largest city is still getting enough to open yet another relief center….
In Near-Daily Protests, Tenants Demand a Stop to Rent-Stabilized Apartment Vacancies
The pressure is on to open the city’s vacant apartments. Since THE CITY reported that nearly 89,000 rent-stabilized apartments were vacant last year in New York City, tenant advocates and lawmakers have increased their calls for solutions as the city’s…
Districting’s Final: City Council Now Agrees That We’re in Manhattan
New York City districting’s final step is complete. Word came yesterday from Community Board 8 that the City Council approved the latest maps last week, and they will go into effect. As we reported, this caps a big win for…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor