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,...
Schools Chancellor David Banks Announces He’s Retiring Amid Federal Investigations
Federal agents recently visited Chancellor David Banks’ home and seized his phones amid an investigation into potential misconduct involving his family and Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. His unexpected retirement announcement raises questions about his leadership and the integrity of the administration, particularly as pressure mounts on Adams following other high-profile resignations.
Gov. Hochul’s rating falls below Trump in New York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s favorability has plummeted, falling below Donald Trump’s, with only 34% of voters supporting her. A Siena College poll reveals significant discontent with her job performance, as only 39% approve, reflecting broader dissatisfaction with the state’s direction—an alarming signal for Democrats. The landscape seems less ‘deep blue’ than before.
Four Freedoms Democratic Club Returns to Roosevelt Island with a Special Guest
On September 26th, the Four Freedoms Democratic Club hosts its annual meeting on Roosevelt Island with Senator Liz Krueger as a special guest. She will discuss upcoming elections and her advocacy for the Equal Rights Amendment. The club continues to champion FDR’s four freedoms, fostering progressive values in the community.
Tim Pearson, Adams Aide Under Federal Probe, Blocked Services to Migrants as City Shelters Swelled
Pearson’s intervention hampered efforts to help migrants get work papers. His communications with an official in charge of asylum-seeker operations, Molly Schaeffer, are the subject of a new subpoena. By Greg B. Smith Sep 22 1:36pm EDT Want more reporting…
Ben Fhala Resigns from RIOC Board, Big Win for Entrenched Hard Right Majority
Ben Fhala’s abrupt resignation from RIOC exposes the hard right’s tight grip on power and their aversion to change. Despite his efforts to reform governance and tackle corruption, entrenched board members, under Governor Hochul’s weak oversight, are content to preserve the status quo. Will anyone dare challenge this stagnation? Doubtful.
Subpoena of Asylum Seeker Office Head Points to Widening Federal Probe of Adams Confidants
Molly Schaeffer, director of New York City’s Asylum Seeker Operations, is facing scrutiny as she is linked to federal investigations involving mayoral advisor Timothy Pearson, whose electronic devices were seized. The inquiry probes potential misconduct related to city contracts and allegations against Pearson concerning kickbacks and other controversies.
RIOC Board Tensions: Old and Failed Battle New and Able
Tensions are boiling at RIOC as fresh reformists clash with an entrenched conservative board. The refusal to update outdated bylaws and the suspension of executives have ignited frustrations, exposing incompetence and power struggles. Meanwhile, dedicated staff manage chaos, but the board’s arrogance and detachment threaten the very community they serve.
What to Know About Voting in New York Ahead of November’s Election
How to register to vote, vote early, by mail and by absentee ballot — among other things. Here’s how to get ready for the general election. By Rachel Kahn Sep 19 5:00am EDT Want more reporting from THE CITY? Sign…
Last Chance Now: See Saundra “Lamb’s Earth, Sky and Above” at RIVAA
Saundra Lamb’s Earth, Sky and Above has just over week to run at Gallery RIVAA, 527 Main Street. It’s a don’t miss exhibit, filled with unique, mystical insights rendered in brilliant colors. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Earth, Sky and…
RIOC September 2024 Board Meeting: Key Agenda Highlights
The RIOC September 2024 Board Meeting is set to ignite tensions between progressive change advocates and hard-right opposition. Key agenda items include a proposed increase in Public Purpose Funds and significant bylaw updates. However, the board’s history of inadequacies and reliance on New York Community Trust risks sidelining community needs—an infuriating disregard for local priorities.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor