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,...
Sportspark Opening Delayed Again As EADD Hobbles RIOC
The Sportspark opening got pushed way back again as RIOC posted a smiley-face Advisory explaining nothing. A long-promised 2022 opening went up in smoke. Longstanding Elbow from Ass Distinction Disorder is the likely cause. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island…
Into Light, RIVAA’s Holiday Show Opens on Saturday
The Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association (RIVAA) invites the community to RIVAA Gallery for our annual Holiday Show. “Come celebrate the season with us, give a gift of art and make art a part of your holidays,” the artists’ collective…
Yellow Signals: MTA Looking Into Pee-Smelling Tech for Elevators
The MTA is sniffing around on testing pee-detection technology that alerts staff to clean wet and smelly messes in subway elevators. Richard Davey, president of New York City Transit, said Monday at a City Council transportation committee hearing that the…
Are You an Optimist? Could You Learn to Be? Your Health May Depend on It.
Judith GrahamDecember 13, 2022 Republished with Permission: The Roosevelt Island Daily News When you think about the future, do you expect good or bad things to happen? If you weigh in on the “good” side, you’re an optimist. And that…
How Medicare Advantage Plans Dodged Auditors and Overcharged Taxpayers by Millions
In April 2016, government auditors asked a Blue Cross Medicare Advantage health plan in Minnesota to turn over medical records of patients treated by a podiatry practice whose owner had been indicted for fraud. Fred Schulte, Kaiser Health News and…
What should I avoid doing in New York City?
New York City is one of the most exciting places in the world. There’s always something to do, whether you’re looking for culture, nightlife, or just a good meal. However, it can also be overwhelming and confusing, especially for first-time…
Greed and Inflation: Greedy Corporate CEO’s Playbook
Are greedy corporate CEOs driving inflation? It might seem like a stretch, but the fact is, their behavior has a major impact on the cost of goods and services. The question is, how much blame do they deserve for what’s…
The Pursuit of Happiness: What it Really Means
We have all heard the phrase “pursuit of happiness”, but what does it really mean? Is it a state of mind or something more tangible? Does it require external validation or is it something we can find within ourselves? These…
Julie Menin Came Through With a Safer Bridge Bike Lane, But…
City Council Member Julie Menin delivered a safer, resurfaced bike lane for the Roosevelt Island Bridge. Now, the “cheese-grater” ride is finally gone. Fellow Council Member Julie Won and City Transportation official Edward Pincar joined her at an onsite press…
Bring Back Your Face Masks Now as the “Tripledemic” Slams NYC
As the “tripledemic” of flu, COVID and RSV hit New York City hard, officials strongly advise face masks in specific situations. Showing caution for New Yorkers is extra meaningful because, as we’ve seen, the swarm of tourists flooding town will…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor