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,...
Now and Then: Haynes, Robinson and Sharpe Sued Again
Last week in The Land of Lawsuits, RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes, Chief Council Gretchen Robinson and Assistant Vice President Tajuna Sharpe were sued again. The complainant is Karline Jean, a 21-year employee. Her story echoes others but is loaded…
About RIOC Board Members: What are they supposed to do…?
Serving as board members of a New York State public benefit corporation like RIOC is not your everyday walk in Central Park. It should be more like riding the subway during rush hour – exhilarating, intense and with a lot…
The Vegan Veggie Dilemma: When Broccoli Begs for Mercy and Mushrooms Mourn
Picture this: You’re sitting down to your dinner, a plate full of vibrant, crisp veggies, each one more colorful than the next. Suddenly, you hear a tiny voice… “Not the broccoli!” it shrieks! Could it be? Is your broccoli begging…
Angry Haynes/Robinson Lawsuit Charges Racial Discrimination Everywhere
Since this reporter is a primary target of the Haynes/Robinson lawsuit, we find writing about it an essential responsibility. This lawsuit was first reported by The Roosevelt Islander. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News Named defendants in the…
Raw, Ugly, Divisive-RIOC Scores Worst-Ever Board Meeting, September 2023
The timing was right for all the competing clashes at RIOC’s worst-ever board meeting, including an audience of rankled Roosevelt Islanders. Residents were mad at the board, the board was internally in conflict and Chief Counsel Gretchen Robinson tried bullying…
Ex-Buildings Commissioner Indicted on Bribery Charges After Allegedly Trading Favors
Adams appointee Eric Ulrich pocketed $150,000 from associates seeking city actions, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg charged. Greg B. Smith, The City This article was originally published on Sep 13 6:45pm EDT by THE CITY A former Queens City Council member…
$2.1 Billion in Migrant-Related Contracts Sidestep Oversight, Despite Some Companies’ Checkered Records
Medrite and Aron Security got $450 million to staff more than a dozen shelters under a shroud of secrecy. Even the city comptroller and Council are struggling to find out more as workers and residents clash. Greg B. Smith and…
The Danger of Narcissism in the Workplace: Why it Matters
Most people have encountered narcissism at some point in their lives. You know the type: those who seem to think the world revolves around them, and who are always seeking attention, praise, or validation from others. Edited by David Stone…
Best Marketing Strategies To Reach College Students
College students are a valuable market that can grow your business. Capture their attention through the best marketing strategies to reach college students.
Stop Eating Cattle, Pigs, and Poultry Now: A Choice for Health and the Planet
We are at a crucial juncture in human history, where our choices have far-reaching impacts on our health and the health of our planet. One such choice lies on our plates, in the form of meat from cattle, pigs, and…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor