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,...
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable, and compensation is provided. Join us!
Mild Memory Issues? Paid study for your opinions on a new technology
Weill Cornell Medicine is studying mild memory loss in older adults, seeking participants to help design new memory support technology. Compensation offered for eligible individuals.
Camouflage or Catouflage? Ai Weiwei Artwork in Four Freedoms Inspired by Wildlife Freedom Foundation
Ai Weiwei’s installation “Camouflage” on Roosevelt Island features cat patterns, emphasizing how animals, unharmed by human crises, suffer the consequences of such events.
New York Times Wins My First Annual Dimwit Health Reporting Award
The New York Times’ anti-alcohol article misrepresents health risks, failing to provide essential context and maintaining bias, while neglecting more pressing public health issues.
About RIOC’s “Living on Roosevelt Island Survey…”
The article critiques RIOC’s limited survey and lack of community engagement, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability while urging new CEO B.J. Jones to host town halls.
Ai Weiwei Is Coming to Roosevelt Island. That’s an Art World BFD
Ai Weiwei is one of the most prominent and influential contemporary artists, documentarians, and activists of our time. Born in Beijing, China, in 1957, he is globally recognized for his provocative work that fearlessly intertwines art with social and political…
What Shapes American Conspiracy Theories?
In a recent New York Times article, the claim that television shows like the X Files created paranoid conspiracy theorists in America is challenged. David Stone argues that distrust in government stemmed from historical events, notably the 1963 assassination and subsequent cover-ups. He asserts that skepticism existed prior to such entertainment influences.
When I.G. Lucy Lang Came After Shelton Haynes, A Sloppy Narrative
The report from New York’s Inspector General critiques former RIOC CEO Shelton J. Haynes for ethical violations while suggesting broader systemic corruption within New York State governance.
Prime Sublet for April – May. Best Location on Roosevelt Island
David Stone announces the closing of The Roosevelt Island Daily and a move from their beloved apartment on Roosevelt Island. They offer a sublet, emphasizing its ideal location and amenities.
Are Cats Smart? – The World’s Dumbest Question #103
Are cats smart? Absolutely! They’ve mastered human enslavement without lifting a paw, proving they’re wizards of cunning and charm. Meanwhile, humans still can’t find their car keys.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor