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,...
New York Is One of the Dirtiest Cities, And Roosevelt Island Is Doing Its Part
A Time Out survey last year found New York City as the second dirtiest city in the world. Because #1 is Rome, Italy, that makes New York the worst in America. And as the following pictures show, Roosevelt Island is…
Are New York City Streets Getting Filthier? The Numbers Aren’t So Clear
Mayor Eric Adams’ war on trash and rats has led him to increase funding for more litter-basket pickup and lot-cleanup programs — but his office is at odds with New York’s Strongest about how they measure whether a street is…
Disgusting Season’s Greetings from Riverwalk Commons and RIOC
This year, Riverwalk Commons and the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) throw some disgusting season’s greetings at Roosevelt Island. Despite public complaints, Riverwalk Commons businesses throw trash carelessly all over the space directly opposite the F Train subway entrance. And…
New York City’s Filth: Understanding the Reasons Behind the Dirt
New York City, a vibrant but dirty metropolis, grapples with multiple factors contributing to its litter problem. High population density, inadequate public trash cans, and lack of civic responsibility all play a role. Business waste and tourist contributions compound the issue. While initiatives exist, true progress requires widespread commitment and government action.
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor