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,...
What meat substitute is healthiest for you now?
Meat substitutes have become an important part of a balanced diet, especially if you’re reducing your meat intake. These products come in different textures, flavors and types, but they have one thing in common. They replace animal products with plant-based…
Criminal complaints filed against 44 Chinese operating ‘police stations’ in New York City
(The Center Square) – Criminal complaints have been filed against at least 44 Chinese nationals for allegedly committing crimes against American citizens or residents on behalf of the People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Public Security, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for…
Why Sleep Is Important – The Mysteries, Risks and Promises
Sleep is important but one of the most mysterious aspects of life. We spend almost a third of our lives asleep, yet scientists are still unsure why it’s necessary or what exactly happens during sleep. Let’s look at some current…
RIOC Now: Doing Less With Even More. You Pay for It
RIOC’s new trend, doing less while piling on even more expensive resources, rolls out like an arrogant red carpet. It’s like a boorish king and his court, on their way to the bank, raising a Jersey salute at Roosevelt Islanders….
Twyla Tharp – Art Is a Fresh, Other Way of Living
Twyla Tharp is widely regarded as one of the most influential choreographers and dancers of our time. From a young age, she had a passion for dance that enabled her to create energetic and unique art pieces. She has been…
Now Final – Hopefully – Assembly Districting Leaves Roosevelt Island in Manhattan
Yesterday, New York’s Redistricting Commission released its final assembly districting map. After a December version where Roosevelt Island was absorbed into a Queens district, this one marks a return to Manhattan’s 76th. The maps which still must be approved by…
Breaking Down Your Tax Bill
Our tax dollars should make life better, not go to waste. But the average taxpayer had to shell out over $1,000 for military contractors alone last year. By Lindsay Koshgarian | April 19, 2023 Many of us rushed to file our taxes…
Mayor Adams to President Biden: Take Federal Action on Migrant Crisis
Mayor Eric Adams reiterated his plea for federal government action to help New York City respond to an influx of asylum-seeking migrants, emphasizing that the estimated $4.3 billion cost of maintaining tens of thousands of asylum seekers is draining city…
No Show Haynes Again at Landmarks Conservancy Awards
The Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards were recently presented by the New York Landmarks Conservancy, but RIOC’s CEO No Show Haynes was absent. After falsely claiming credit for restoring the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse, his absence from the event did not…
Morally Bankrupt, RIOC Again Puts It On Display
Governor Kathy Hochul’s gift to Roosevelt Island, a morally bankrupt RIOC administration, keeps on giving. This time, it’s on display again as her team of overpaid underachievers greedily scoops up public credit for the work of real doers. The scene…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor