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,...
Has RIOC Retaliation and Intimidation Now Struck an All-Time Low?
RIOC retaliation was such a well-established feature that I heard about it fifteen years ago when I began reporting on Roosevelt Island. It was never clear that it was anything more than rumor. But its reality may have been proven…
Cartoonish Partisan Circus Greets Trump’s Arrest in Downtown Manhattan
The indictment of former President Donald Trump turned the blocks surrounding Manhattan Criminal Court into a cartoonish partisan circus on Tuesday, with hundreds of people howling pro-Trump and anti-Trump invective past each other in a listen-free zone. Katie Honan and…
Crains New York Business: “Claims of ‘chaos,’ corruption engulf Roosevelt Island governing body”
Crains New York Business shook the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) with that headline article on Tuesday morning. While the article broke no new ground, it clearly laid out charges against the state agency in three current lawsuits. Although Crains…
Raincoats, Undies, School Uniforms: Are Your Clothes Dripping in ‘Forever Chemicals’?
There could be more than just fashion risks involved when buying a pair of leggings or a raincoat. Just how much risk is still not clear, but toxic chemicals have been found in hundreds of consumer products and clothing bought…
Fundraising Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
Don’t let unnecessary roadblocks stand in your campaign’s way. Check out these fundraising mistakes and how to avoid them for insightful information.
Thud. The Sound You Just Heard Was RIOC’s April 2023 Board Meeting Landing
Think taking a horse tranquilizer. Think about having your worst concerns soaked in cold water. Or think “Good grief,” like Charlie Brown. Altogether, you’ll get the impact of RIOC’s April 2023 board meeting, a singular chance at setting things right…
Shaky Financial Picture Rises as RIOC Holds First 2023 Board Meeting
“They are bleeding cash,” our expert said, describing a shaky financial picture after reviewing RIOC’s first quarter balance sheet. A fuller picture isn’t possible because the Hochul/Haynes administration hides so much. But even so, there are several glaring areas of…
What Spiritual Gifts Do I Have? Finding Out For Yourself
Everyone has a spiritual gift, but it can be difficult to discover yours. We all have unique gifts and talents that set us apart from the rest of the world. Recognizing yours so you can make the most of them…
Let the Cherry Blossoms Show Begin Now for 2023
Yesterday – April Fools Day, of all things – the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms show for this year went into overdrive. Cherry blossoms along the East Promenade have brightened late winter for a month. But this is the main attraction…
What is a Spiritual Awakening and When Does It Happen?
Have you ever felt like your life was stuck in a holding pattern? No clear direction moves you forward… Or maybe there’s something missing that you can’t put your finger on… like there’s a song you hear in your head…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor