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 Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity
The study of animal intelligence has been a source of fascination for centuries. From the ancient Greeks to modern-day scientists, humans have long sought to understand the mental capacities of non-human animals. by David Stone Animal Intelligence and Human Stupidity…
Humans Mistreat Other Animals. Let Me Count the Ways
There’s a long history of humans mistreating other animals, sometimes in ways so painful and cruel it signals the worst in our species. Here’s and extensive list of examples. by David Stone Would you live as you do if you…
New York City: The Concrete Jungle Where Dreams and Delicious Food Are Made
Why New York City Is The Best Ah, New York City – the Big Apple, the City That Never Sleeps, and the ultimate melting pot of diverse cultures, iconic landmarks and drool-worthy food. If you’re not already humming New York…
The Conservative Struggle with the Spirit of the 60s: A Quest for Reconciliation
The Hippie Movement of the 1960s and 70s was a time of cultural, social, and political upheaval. It left an indelible mark on society. With its emphasis on peace, love, and harmony, the counterculture movement challenged the status quo, promoting…
It’s Time to Get Rid of Haynes and Rebuild RIOC in the Public Interest
The crying need to get rid of Haynes, RIOC’s inept CEO, went over the top with a report in the Roosevelt Islander yesterday. Although only one of a long series of blunders, this one – refusing public safety details –…
Composting Human Bodies in New York Is Now Legal — But Not Quite Available Yet
Eggshells, apple cores and lawn trimmings aren’t the only things that can be composted — human bodies can be, too. When Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill in December legalizing human composting, New York became the sixth state to allow…
How To Make Your Restaurant Stand Out in the Crowd
Understanding how to make your restaurant stand out in the crowd is a great way to separate yourself from the competition. Learn how to do it here.
Report: New York’s ‘obsolete’ vaccine passport still costing taxpayers
(The Center Square) — New Yorkers are still paying a jaw-dropping $200,000 a month for a COVID-19 vaccine “passport” app that is no longer being used by the state, according to a published report. The Albany Times Herald reported on Sunday that the…
How To Fix RIOC Now and Build on Its Advantages
“Fix RIOC” is a theme heard many times in different ways as the state agency’s inherent flaws tilt against its benefits. But a healthy RIOC can bring new authority and creative options for Roosevelt Islanders. Increased local control can unleash…
Investigative Report: The United States’s Role in Central American Politics and the Current Immigration Crisis
For decades, the United States played a significant, often inappropriate role in the politics of Central America. Policy decisions and actions taken by the U.S. fluctuated between military interventions and diplomatic efforts. But the outcome has been the same: political…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor