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,...
Albany Pols Grill Adams on ‘Tin Cup Day’
The mayor is asking skeptical lawmakers for more money — for migrant care and other budget holes — and more direct control of education policy. By Katie Honan Feb 6 3:58pm EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News Mayor Eric Adams…
Microplastics: A Cause for Concern in Our Environment and Health
Are Microplastics Harmful? The presence of microplastics, tiny plastic fragments less than 5 millimeters in size, has become a growing concern for both environmental and human health. Their pervasiveness throughout ecosystems and their potential to enter the human body raise…
Feds Bust 70 NYCHA Supers on Bribery Charges Tied to No-Bid Contracts Flagged by THE CITY
U.S. prosecutors’ charges center on alleged kickbacks for repair jobs. By Greg B. Smith Feb 6 10:36am EST The Roosevelt Island Daily News Law enforcement authorities launched a massive takedown Tuesday of NYCHA corruption, busting 70 current and former mid-level…
Empty display cases, hungry kids, disrupted production: NYC’s cafeteria cuts send shockwaves
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Michael Elsen-Rooney, Chalkbeat Feb 6, 2024 at 4:04pm EST The effects of New York City’s recent school food budget cuts are already rippling through city cafeterias…
Roosevelt Island Pioneers, the Enock Family, and Their Legacy
A New York Post article focused on the sale price the Enock family banked from selling their longtime home in Rivercross. But the story is deeper and wider than the real estate deal. This family helped make a closely-knit community…
Make it better, Roosevelt Island: Main Street Retail
A dull or dreary commercial street can be discouraging for both businesses and customers. There’s no question that Main Street retail on Roosevelt Island fits that description. But in the interest of improving underused community assets, we have some suggestions….
5 Creative Tips for Picking Wedding Decorations
When you create the décor for your wedding, you want to ensure it is memorable. Learn about five creative tips for picking wedding decorations.
RIOC Board Battles-Old Guard Hammers New Resident Concerns
While the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation splashes on a fresh new face, behind the scenes, its old guard reigns as obstructionist as ever. The dinosaurs never wanted radical change, but it smacked them anyway. That’s resident concerns’ best hope –…
Optimizing Public Spaces: Balancing Wild Meadows and Mowed Lawns
Wild meadows offer several advantages over mowed lawns in public parks, and in some cases, they could be considered a better option. However, it’s important to acknowledge that both options have their own pros and cons, and the “better” option…
How to File Your Taxes for Free in New York City
The deadline for filing your 2023 tax returns is April 15. Here’s what you need to know about how to get help — for free — with the paperwork. By Divya Murthy, and Additonal Reporting By Rachel Holliday Smith Feb…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor