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,...
Fresh Air: RIOC Gets Three New Board Members – Will It Make Any Difference?
The State Senate approved three new board members for RIOC last week. Ben Fhala, Michal Melamed and Lydia Tang bring a fresh breeze of relative youth and diversity to a moribund board. But if other changes aren’t forthcoming, they might…
Theory of Karma – What It Means and Where It Came From
Through research, I’ve conducted an in-depth analysis of the concept of karma and its viability. This analysis includes a brief explanation of the theory of karma, its historical and cultural context. It required a review of scientific studies and academic…
Stiff Prices, Unfulfilled Orders: How the Private Contractor Running Rikers Commissary Serves Detainees
Bianca Pallaro and Reuven Blau, The City This article was originally published on Jun 9 5:00am EDT by THE CITY In April 2022, the New York City Department of Correction signed a no-bid contract with a company called the Keefe…
Haynes at it again. Someone please offer this man a new job
It looks like a long campaign for a new job for Shelton Haynes. Why else would anyone push this nonsense? Quote from his latest promo: “Given a problematic task nearly 50 years ago, the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation established and…
Staying Inside Won’t Protect You from Smoke Unless the Air is Clean
Samantha Maldonado, The City This article was originally published on Jun 8 8:38pm EDT by THE CITY As New York City’s air quality remained unhealthy due to Canadian wildfires, Mayor Eric Adams encouraged New Yorkers to avoid going outside to…
Gap Show – RIVAA’s New Idea Surprises Next Week at the Gallery
What is a gap show? We’re about to find out on Wednesday June 14th, when RIVAA‘s artists surprise visitors with a themed show. With ten days to run, they will fill the walls with inspiration while sculpted objects surprise from…
The Tug-of-War for New York City’s Streets: Iconic Avenues with Unbelievable Histories
Hey there, fellow street wanderers! Ever wondered how the bustling, iconic avenues of New York City came to be? We’re about to take a fast ride through the histories of NYC’s most famous streets. From fun facts to intriguing stories,…
Tips for Owning a Small Construction Company
Running a construction business can be incredibly rewarding. Look at these tips for owning a small construction company for fantastic advice.
Weed Retailers Rail Against ‘Financial Slavery’ in State Cannabis Rollout
Gabriel Poblete and Rosalind Adams, The City This article was originally published on Jun 7 4:18pm EDT by THE CITY State officials in charge of New York’s slow-to-start retail cannabis rollout met with license-holders Tuesday in an attempt to address…
Mayor Eric Adams’ Sister-In-Law Landed $150,000 City Government Gig
Yoav Gonen, The City This article was originally published on Jun 8 5:01am EDT by THE CITY The administration of Eric Adams appointed the mayor’s sister-in-law Sharon Adams to a job at the city Department of Education in March, public…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor