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,...
Feds Arrest Mayor Adams’ Pastor Pal for Alleged Fraud
Federal authorities on Monday arrested Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Whitehead, charging him with allegedly fleecing a 56-year-old parishioner of her entire life savings, extorting a businessman, and lying to federal agents. George Joseph and Yoav Gonen, The City Republished with Permission:…
NY pet stores will be banned from selling pets
(The Center Square) – Beginning in 2024, New Yorkers won’t have to worry about how much the doggy costs in the store window. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S1130/Assembly Bill A4283 into law on Thursday. The legislation…
December Board Meeting Wraps Up RIOC’s Year on Thursday
The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s (RIOC) December Board Meeting takes place on Thursday, December 22nd. It closes out 2022 with a pair of significant approvals as well as lesser matters. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Wrapping Up…
Feeding the World with Cell-Cultured Meats
In a world where the population is growing fast and resources are finite, can cell-cultured meats satisfy the challenges of world hunger and more? The question in terms of combating hunger is huge, and the answer is, “Yes.” Cell-cultured meats…
Drop That Burger Now – Why Eating It Is A Really Bad, Ugly Idea
Drop that burger because there are healthier, more sustainable and more humane choices. Eating a burger is not only unhealthy for your expanding waistline, but it’s really bad for the environment too. And sustaining a vast system with animal brutality…
Astoria Pet Store Sees Future Up in Smoke After Hochul Bans Retail Sales of Dogs, Cats and Rabbits
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed into law a bill that will ban the sale of dogs, cats and bunnies by retail operations starting next December. Animal welfare advocates applauded the new law they say will eliminate the market for…
Understanding Social Security in the US
Social Security is a program that Americans rely on for retirement security. It’s an important part of financial planning for many, yet not everyone fully understands how and why it works. Let’s take a closer look at Social Security to…
What Does a New York City Mayor Do?
Being the New York City mayor is no small task. From managing budgets and overseeing government departments to representing the city’s interests on the national stage, there is a wide range of responsibilities that come with being mayor. Let’s take…
Is Pigeon Poop Now Out of Control on Roosevelt Island?
Pigeons are not a problem on Roosevelt Island, but pigeon poop is. The birds swoop in flocks over Riverwalk Commons and gather for shelter around Motorgate. They have every right, but sharing space with them means smart prevention strategies and…
Pols Push Albany On Ideas for Free Bus Rides
As the country’s largest mass transit system teeters on the edge of a so-called fiscal cliff, New York lawmakers on Wednesday touted a package of “Fix the MTA” bills designed to pull the agency back from the brink of financial…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor