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,...
Eco-Friendly Pest Management: The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Approach
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a proactive and eco-friendly approach to pest control, minimizing chemical pesticide use. It emphasizes prevention, monitoring, non-chemical controls, and targeted interventions. By reducing health risks, being cost-effective, and promoting sustainability, IPM offers a balanced and effective solution. Examples include using beneficial insects in gardens and sealing entry points at home.
Rebecca Seawright’s Nuanced Considerations on Governor Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause
Senator Liz Krueger criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing, citing the burden on New Yorkers. Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright emphasized the need for common-sense discounts and exemptions for those affected. Questions remain about exemptions for public sector employees and individuals with medical needs, highlighting the ongoing fight for accountability and accessibility.
Business Leaders ‘Furious’ at Hochul Reversal on Manhattan Congestion Charge
Business leaders are angered by Governor Hochul’s decision to delay congestion pricing in Manhattan. They fear potential payroll tax hikes to make up for lost transit funding. The proposal would raise $15 billion in bonds for MTA projects and charge vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The delay may result in higher taxes, causing concern and opposition from business leaders.
Roosevelt Islanders: Christina Delfico Gets a Nod from the Citizen’s Committee for New York City
The first time I met Christina Delfico, she was cultivating a small garden behind the Roosevelt Island Youth Center. Kids were leaning about nature through plants, and I was on assignment from the local newspaper. It was a long time…
Bare it all: The Naked Truth about Riding Bicycles in New York City to Protest Biofuels
Ah, New York City, the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, and now, the city that sometimes cycles in the buff. Bet you didn’t see that one coming, did you…? Butt riding bicycles naked? Well, buckle up (or should…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor