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,...
No ‘Forever Chemicals’ Worries for NYC’s Drinking Water — But Environmental Agency Is Making Extra Sure to Be Safe
Levels of 29 PFAS compounds are below detectable levels in the city reservoir network, as tougher standards spur hunt for potential risk sources. By Samantha Maldonado Apr 16 5:00am EDT Drinking water that flows from New York City’s taps is…
A Burst Pipe and RIOC Gets the DEP On It
“It came to the attention of RIOC Grounds earlier today that some excess water was flowing out from beneath the z-bricks down on the East Promenade near 510 Main Street and Blackwell Park,” the state agency announced early this evening….
As Water Reuse Expands, Proponents Battle the ‘Yuck’ Factor
Jim RobbinsAugust 4, 2023 When Janet Cruz lost an April election for a Tampa City Council seat, she became a political casualty of an increasingly high-stakes debate over recycled water. During her time in the Florida Legislature, Cruz had supported…
Can City Water Make You Sick?
Did you know that the water from your tap could be making you sick? It’s true. City water is full of chlorine and other chemicals that can lead to health problems. But, there are a few simple steps you can…
On the Clean Water Act’s 50th Birthday, What Should We Celebrate?
Some rivers and lakes wouldn’t be swimmable today without this critical law. But it could use a refresh to help meet our current challenges. June 2, 2022 – by Rona Kobell This story was originally published by The Revelator. The Roosevelt Island…
All the way from New York City, clean water for Tanzania
Clean water is a gift New Yorkers take for granted, but it is not in Tanzania. Lack of clean water kills, especially children. Today, the Roosevelt Island, New York-based, J. Luce Foundation and Orphans International is doing something about it….
Fix The East River? Is That Now Still Possible?
Can we fix the East River? Trouble is, the East River isn’t even a river. Rivers don’t change directions several times a day. Downstream flow lets true rivers rinse out, but the East River gets none of that. By David…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor