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,...
From Beacon of Freedom to the Land of Gun Violence. What Happened to America?
How have we gone from America being a beacon of freedom, seen by the rest of the world as a shinning example, to one of the most dangerous countries in terms of gun violence? It’s not just an interpretive question…
Clearing the air: How buildings are polluting New York City
New York City has a well-known air pollution problem, but what you might not know is that much of that comes from the building pollution that surrounds us every day. In a recent news article, Mayor Eric Adams identified buildings…
Five Questions for Bryant Daniels, RIOC’s New Communications Director
We have questions for Bryant Daniels, the new Communications Director RIOC hired in March but didn’t announce until last week. We’ll keep them to five, although we have more. How will Daniels impact, help or hurt relations between RIOC and…
TRUMP’S AL CAPONE MOMENT
The former president’s charges for falsifying business records don’t begin to capture the scale of his lawlessness. But they’re still worth pursuing. By Mitchell Zimmerman | April 12, 2023 The Prohibition Era mobster and thug Alphonse “Al” Capone comes to mind as…
Remember Ahmad Jamal: Jazz Really Is American Classical Music
For centuries, jazz has been the heartbeat of American music. It influenced how we listen to and enjoy all forms of music, from pop and rock to rap. Some debate whether or not jazz is classical music, but musicians like…
Esther Hicks: The Controversial Channeler Behind Abraham’s Teachings
Abraham Hicks has become one of the most widely known advocates of the Law of Attraction, a spiritual philosophy that suggests that people can manifest their desires through positive thinking and visualization. Many people claim to have transformed their lives…
Abraham Hicks for Beginners: Uncover the Truth
Have you heard of Abraham Hicks? They’ve gained quite a following in recent years, with books, seminars, and podcasts promoting their teachings. But is Abraham Hicks for beginners worth your time? For those unfamiliar, Abraham Hicks is a spiritual entity…
How to Get a One-Day Marriage Officiant License in New York City
Start working on your “Dearly beloved…” speeches. Beginning this month, New York state has made it possible for anyone 18 years or older to perform a marriage ceremony with a new type of officiant license good for only one day…
RIOC Adds New Communications Director, Bryant Daniels – Trouble Ahead?
Bryant Daniels is “…a very strong communicator who understands the New York City media landscape and what it takes to effectively communicate with a large and diverse audience,” RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes said. Okay, so what’s he doing here…
Why New York City’s Water Towers Are a Poorly Regulated Health Hazard
New York City is known for its iconic skyline, but what’s on top of those buildings should be a cause for concern – the water towers. Water towers are essential for providing the city with drinking water, but unknown to…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor