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,...
Facts About America That Every American Should Know
From little-known trivia to jaw-dropping facts, brush up on your US knowledge. Read these facts about America that every American should know.
Exploring the Best of New York City
Are you curious about what all the hype is when it comes to New York City? There’s a reason why people from around the world flock to the city that never sleeps – and that’s because there’s something new and…
Lost Sleep and Jangled Nerves: The Rising Onslaught of Noise Harms Mind and Body
Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health NewsJanuary 5, 2023 Republished with Permission: The Roosevelt Island Daily News SACRAMENTO — Mike Thomson’s friends refuse to stay over at his house anymore. Thomson lives about 50 yards from a busy freeway that bisects California’s…
RIOC Welcomes You to Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park 2023
Three years ago this month, RIOC seeded plans for Lighthouse Park 2023 during a public meeting at the Good Shepherd Community Center. Roosevelt Islanders dug in, voting on potential uses and offering new suggestions. But those seeds rotted in the…
Navigating the Cost of Living in New York City
Navigating the cost of living in New York City can be a daunting task. From groceries to rent and utilities, there are significant costs associated with living in this bustling metropolis. However, there are ways to cut costs and still…
Why Are We Crying Out Loud About Crime Rates Now?
Though crime rates in the United States have been declining steadily since the 1990s, a recent Gallup Poll revealed that most Americans believe crime is increasing. This misconception stems from several factors. But local and national news shows and newspapers…
The Tale of Two Years, Then and Now, 2022 and 2023 – Was It a Sign?
At mid-morning on January 1st, 2023, the sense of then and now broke as clearly as the sun cutting down Main Street. Have things changed that much? Was it a sign of things to come or just a change in…
Blame Kathy Hochul and Shelton Haynes, Not the Tourists
Despite New York City and state health guidelines, Governor Kathy Hochul and RIOC CEO Shelton Haynes make no effort to protect Roosevelt Islanders against COVID and other respiratory infections. Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are at levels not seen since last…
Is Shelton Haynes Having A George Santos Moment Now?
“Doesn’t change Shelton’s George Santos approach to story-telling,” a resident reacted after reading the latest magazine article exalting Shelton Haynes. He hit the newsstands for a second time this week, now with an article that exceeds the first in unrestrained…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor