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,...
Investigating RIOC and the PTA: Where’s the Transparency Now?
The actions of RIOC and the PTA raise serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential conflicts of interest, particularly regarding unreported theft and obscure financial practices.
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…
Complete Reversal: RIOC Reports a Crime on Main Street. But…
On Monday, in a complete reversal from prior practice, RIOC voluntarily reported a crime that occurred early Sunday morning. The beleaguered state agency offered no explanation for the uncharacteristic outburst of transparency. But subsequent events suggest it won’t become commonplace…
About RIOC Board Members: What are they supposed to do…?
Serving as board members of a New York State public benefit corporation like RIOC is not your everyday walk in Central Park. It should be more like riding the subway during rush hour – exhilarating, intense and with a lot…
NYPD Chief Who Criticized Surge In Vehicle Pursuits Ousted
Chief of Risk Management Matthew Pontillo was forced to resign last week in connection with his concerns about a surge in police vehicle pursuits. Yoav Gonen, Katie Honan, and Harry Siegel, The City This article was originally published on Aug…
Governor Kathy Hochul Has A Message for Roosevelt Islanders: Get Lost!
“Get lost!” The message from Albany shot loud and clear down the Hudson, landing on our little Island. Hochul vetoed a bill constructed by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Senator José Serrano, coordinating with Roosevelt Islanders. The bill aimed to…
RIOC’s Credibility Took a Jaw-Dropping Jolt After Another AVAC Failure
RIOC’s credibility took a hit on Saturday, the first weekend in October 2022. No, the dog did not eat their homework, but it was damn close. Their “AVAC plant was struck by lightning,” they said. Imagine jaw drops here. The…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor