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,...
Sportspark Ribbon-Cutting: RIOC Divisiveness Strikes Again
No matter who gets kicked out, the scourge stays. RIOC divisiveness strikes another sour note, much like they did with the Hope Memorial in 2021. Sewing seeds of elitism, they invited only “…valued representatives of our community.” All Roosevelt Islanders…
The Drug War’s Dark Origins
When you hear why politicians wanted to ban marijuana in the first place, you’ll understand why our century of prohibition can’t end soon enough. By Paul Armentano | May 3, 2023 Opponents of cannabis legalization frequently decry what they call a “rapid…
Now: Roosevelt Islanders Again Reject RIOC’s PSD Window Dressing
Usually, we don’t waste time on lightly attended public meetings. The PSD window dressing engaged in on Tuesday is a good example. But we got emails from normally sensible Roosevelt Islanders, saying we missed an engaging event. We checked. We…
Anger Mounts Over Lack of Charges in the Killing of Jordan Neely
Jose Martinez and Katie Honan, The City This article was originally published on May 3, 6:05 pm EDT by THE CITY Two days after one subway rider killed another using a deadly chokehold, dozens of people gathered on a crowded…
Nanoparticles in Air Pollution – What Are the Real Hazards?
Introduction Nanoparticles, which are particles smaller than 100 nanometers, have recently emerged as a significant component of air pollution. These particles come from a variety of sources, including manufacturing, transportation, and natural sources. Risks associated with exposure to nanoparticles in…
Sportspark Reopening Now Set But Team RIOC/Haynes Screws Up Again
Under the hood in the Sportspark Reopening, RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes took a painful pummeling from Roosevelt Islanders and their elected officials. Forced to reduce resident fees by nearly 80%, Team RIOC passively lashed out at them. While it’s…
Is 80 Years Old? Do People in Their 80s Have Active, Productive Lives?
There are many inspiring examples of individuals 80 years old who have continued leading productive, successful and fulfilling lives. Studies show that physical and mental health correlate to a better quality of life at an older age. The examples below…
What sleep type am I?
There are sleep types just as there are personality and activity types. Being human means having a huge and complex range of possible experiences. But sleep is a point of concern for many in our go-go world. And understanding how…
1, 2, 3 – Fun This Week with RIOC’s Latest Online Goofs
As our readers know, online goofs are a RIOC specialty. Currently, Roosevelt Islanders involuntarily chip in around a half-million annually for its communications team. But the results rank on a more amateur level. Or as one acute observer says, “No…
How New Yorkers Can Claim Over $17 Billion of Their Lost Money
If you or your family have lived or worked in New York and have an uncashed check or a forgotten bank account — you might just have money coming your way. The New York State Comptroller’s Office has been safeguarding…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor