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,...
Conquering the Fear of Mortality: Why We Obsess Over What Comes After Life (and How to Make Peace with It)
Contemplating our mortality is a common human experience, often leading to anxiety. Influenced by culture, religion, and a desire for legacy, we fear the unknown after death. However, by focusing on the present, embracing mortality, finding purpose, and seeking support, we can cultivate peace and live a fulfilling life, leaving a positive legacy.
A Pride Flag Rises, and Now Roosevelt Island Salutes
The Pride Flag, a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, was raised over Roosevelt Island amidst words of support and stories of personal struggles. It represents progress in societal acceptance. The iconic rainbow flag, created in 1978, symbolizes resilience and unity in the LGBTQ+ community’s fight for equal rights and recognition. The event was organized and hosted by Bryant Daniels and featured heartfelt accounts of acceptance and inclusion from community members.
Once a Beauty Contest, Miss Subways Is Now a Campy, Voicy Extravaganza
Queerly Femmetastic, a burlesque dancer, won the ‘transit tiara’ at the Miss Subway pageant, challenging traditional femininity and representing the A train. The pageant, originally a marketing strategy, now includes diverse gender representations and critiques of subway issues. Contestants express their passion and complaints about the subway, advocating for change within the system.
Unleash Your Inner Festival: Why It’s Awesome to Have a Woodstock in Your Head (And How to Cultivate It!)
The vibrant inner world fueled by imagination is a precious thing. It allows us to escape the ordinary, boost creativity, enhance emotional well-being, and sharpen cognitive skills. Embracing daydreaming, feeding curiosity, engaging senses, expressing creativity, and practicing mindfulness nurtures this inner festival, a unique and boundless space for joy and creativity.
Flower Power to Green Living: The Hippie Movement at 60
In the midst of the 1960s, the hippie movement emerged, driven by a desire for peace and social justice. Rejecting conventionality, hippies embraced communal living and environmental awareness, leaving a lasting impact on society. Their legacy lives on in today’s focus on sustainability, social activism, and the pursuit of peace and harmony.
How To Bring Nature Into an Urban Backyard
City life is fast-paced and exciting but may disconnect residents from the natural world. Add a touch of nature to your urban backyard with these ideas.
Jim Luce, Roosevelt Island’s International Helping Hero, Asks For Your Help
“In the last 25 years,” Jim Luce says, “we have had major projects in Indonesia (Aceh, Bali, Sulawesi), India (Bihar, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh), Sri Lanka (Galle, Jaffna, Rambukkana), Haiti (Gonaives, Jacmel, Leoganne), Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Tanzania (Moshi, the…
The Hippie Counterculture Revolution: A Cultural Shift
The 1960s wasn’t just a decade of change, it was a cultural revolution. At the heart of this movement stood the hippies, a generation known for their idealism, free-spiritedness, and countercultural beliefs. But what exactly did the hippie counterculture represent?…
The Role of Artwork in Pride Month: A Celebration of Identity and Activism
Pride Month is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, marked by parades, festivals, and a powerful spirit of self-expression. But amidst the festivities, art plays a crucial role in promoting awareness, challenging norms, and fostering a sense of belonging….
You love the park. You love the chairs. Now, volunteer at FDR Four Freedoms.
Hey, FDR Four Freedoms Park Fans, it’s time to show your love. Volunteer – help out for a few hours on I Love My Park Day, Saturday, May 4th. Get your hands a little dirty shaping the park’s pleasures for…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor