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,...
Team RIOC Is Missing. Organize the Search Party Right Away
At noon on November 9th, one month ago, a RIOC Advisory said, “Please be advised that there was a water main break affecting the water access to the Lighthouse Comfort Station’s restrooms and the North Dog Run’s water fountain. Team…
The Girl Puzzle Deserted in Lighthouse Park, Just One Year Later
With just short-term historical memory in play, The Girl Puzzle, deserted like a no longer cuddly stuffed doll, is troubling. Hundreds of dollars plus priceless creativity went into putting it there, and now wasting in the rain… Why? by David…
The Art of Complaining Like a Pro Now
Everyone has experienced a situation where they find themselves complaining about something. Maybe you got bad service at a restaurant, or your flight was delayed, or your phone isn’t working properly. In these cases, it’s helpful knowing the art of…
What was it like living in New York City in the early 20th Century?
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in New York City during the early 20th century? Well, today we’re taking a little trip back in time to explore what life was like for people living in one…
Manhattan and Brooklyn Rents Flatten After Record Surge — But Don’t Expect Bargains
Relentless increases that drove rents listed for in Manhattan and Brooklyn to record highs came to a screeching halt this fall, the latest report from the real estate brokerage Douglas Elliman finds. Greg David, The City Republished with Permission: The…
Could New York City Buses Become Free for All?
As other cities experiment with fare-free transit, some MTA board members are calling on elected officials to come up with new funding sources that would allow the financially strapped agency to let New Yorkers ride buses for free. Jose Martinez,…
Urgent Care, Amalgamated Bank Never Left… Source: RIOC’s Website
Whatever it’s supposed to be in the real world, RIOC’s website is sweetened with pleasures of times past. Amalgamated Bank still thrives, and Roosevelt Island Urgent Care awaits your visit. The state only pulls $25 million plus annually from Roosevelt…
FDR Four Freedoms State Park Is a Beacon of Free Speech
One of the most important freedoms we have in America is the right to free speech. During World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) declared four essential freedoms that all individuals should have access to in his 1941 State…
Escape From New York? City Tax Data Shows 2020 Drop in High Earners
New York City’s economy survived the pandemic shutdown in 2020 because an unprecedented increase in jobless benefits buoyed households. The city avoided a fiscal crisis because a surge in capital gains for the richest taxpayers bolstered income tax collections. Greg…
What is the difference between consciousness and awareness?
The consensus belief is that “consciousness is the sum of all our perceptions, and awareness is the sum of all our conscious experiences.” Let’s take a closer look. by David Stone In other words, consciousness refers to our ability to…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor