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,...
The Science Is Clear Now: Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco
A mounting body of evidence finds the risks associated with cannabis smoke and tobacco smoke are far from equal. By Paul Armentano | September 27, 2023 Nearly twice as many Americans believe that smoking cigarettes is more hazardous to your health than smoking marijuana….
Migrants Booted from NYC Shelter Into Pummeling Rain
At the Jefferson Street shelter, migrants were left to face the deluge while carrying what possessions they could, before the city eventually reversed course. Gwynne Hogan, The City This article was originally published on Sep 29 4:39pm EDT by THE…
City Caught Flat-Footed on Flood as Deluge Dredges Up Past Lessons
Parents, public officials and climate advocates all say the mayor and his team were ill-prepared for the effects of a storm that was on the radar days before. Katie Honan and Samantha Maldonado, The City This article was originally published…
Is North Brooklyn the Future of New York City?
The economic success of Dumbo, the Navy Yard, Bushwick and Bed-Stuy points to possible paths for further economic growth outside Manhattan. Greg David, The City This article was originally published on Sep 27 5:00am EDT by THE CITY At the…
Why Shipping Containers Make Great Concession Stands
Concession stands are an excellent money-making opportunity for small business owners or big events. Learn why shipping containers make for great stands!
The 6-Hour Tram Shutdown Is Not Okay Nor Is the Malpractice That Caused It
Reported earlier this month, 6-hour Tram shutdown points to a serious engineering mistake now known only because a technical failure exposed it. Here’s what RIOC has not explained. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Two hours into the…
How to Prep NYC for the Next Smoke Apocalypse?
With bills to set emergency protocols and clear public information, Councilmember Lincoln Restler offers a playbook for the next time an orange haze engulfs the city. Samantha Maldonado, The City This article was originally published on Sep 28 5:00am EDT…
Tips for Starting Your Own Independent Bookstore
Do you want to turn your passion for books into a lucrative business? Find success with these tips for starting your own independent bookstore.
What can we do about Main Street because, right now, it sucks.
The suckiness of Main Street on Roosevelt Island is longstanding but has reached new, disappointing levels today. We – the community, RIOC, Hudson-Related – must do better. New people land here every day, but Main Street misses out, especially in…
Abraham Hicks and the Law of Attraction Now: A Hard Look
In the realm of self-help and personal development, few names are as widely recognized as Abraham Hicks. Centered around spirit channeling and the Law of Attraction, the teachings amassed a significant following. But a healthy dose of skepticism is called…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor