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,...
Charges of Racism Against Shelton Haynes Bolstered with New Evidence
In filings against New York State officials and representatives, charges of racism by RIOC President/CEO Shelton Haynes are plentiful. Chief Counsel Gretchen Robinson echoes his accusations. But other than flimsy, unsupportable data, neither has come up with any firm evidence…
Who is Jacqueline Lucid? Teacher? Director? Actor
I first became aware of Jacqueline Lucid and her husband Russ in a usual New York way, although none of us started out here. Russ and I got stranded at the Rockefeller Plaza subway station platform and killed the time…
Stop the Bleeding. Fire Haynes and Robinson Today
Because they are “at-will” employees at RIOC, Governor Kathy Hochul can fire Haynes and Robinson right now without consequences. She could and should have done it earlier but chose, instead, to extend them privileges no other RIOC executives ever got….
Why Companies Are Switching to Contactless Payment Options
Contactless payments are becoming all the rage in the business world, and there are many reasons why. Check out why companies are switching over.
The City Council is Acting to Overturn Adams Criminal Justice Vetoes. Now What?
Lawmakers have the pwer to override the mayor and pass laws to document police stops and ban solitary confinement. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll do what they say. By Katie Honan Jan 29 3:23pm EST In a high-profile showdown with…
After New Tram Cabin Swinging Incident, RIOC Acts, But Is It Enough?
Hopes that Tram cabin swinging incidents are over faded last week when another was reported on Thursday. “I was on the Tram again yesterday (around 7:20 p.m.), the south Tram, and it did another of those really bad stop-swings on…
The Shelton J. Haynes Affidavit He Will Live to Regret
A Shelton J. Haynes affidavit, aimed at reinstatement and a halt to investigations, may be legal, but it’s a political blunder. Win or lose, it undermines his claims to power while it underscores his me-first view of the world. by…
Roosevelt Island Justice: Susan Rosenthal’s Due Process Battle
Susan Rosenthal, former RIOC President/CEO, filed a federal complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging violation of Due Process Rights by New York State. After her abrupt dismissal and public defamation, she seeks justice at the federal level, arguing she was denied basic fairness and a name-clearing hearing. The lawsuit asserts the deprivation of her Constitutional Rights and lack of due process.
New York City’s Mayor Adams declares social media a public health threat
(The Center Square) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday declared social media an “environmental toxin” and called on state and federal lawmakers to do more to curb the influence of big tech companies over youth. During his…
The Haynes-Robinson Dossier, What It Is and Is Not
In the Haynes-Robinson lawsuit accusing New York State officials, RIOC and one board member of supporting racial discrimination, the pair mention a “dossier” that establishes a racist backlash against them. The so-called dossier includes posts in The Daily and The…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor