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,...
Navigating the Labyrinth: A Deeper Dive into NYC Bureaucracy
The bureaucracy sprawled across New York City is legendary, a tangled web of agencies, permits, and processes that can leave even the most seasoned New Yorker feeling lost and frustrated. To truly understand the depth of this challenge, let’s delve…
Kids Lose: Broken System Delays Funds to School Nonprofits
There’s a 15-step process from when an organization learns it’s won a city contract to when payments can be made. Officially it’s already estimated to take up to a year, but that timeline has further stretched out, organizations say. By…
Now That She’s Re-Elected, Here’s What Hochul Can Do for Roosevelt Island
Now that she’s in office for a full term, Governor Kathy Hochul can do a number of things that help Roosevelt Island. We’re not talking pie in the sky here. These are common sense moves that overthrow the neglect and…
Staff Evaluations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
We’ve all been there. It’s the end of the year, and your boss pulls you into their office for a “chat.” You sit down, bracing yourself for the inevitable criticism of your work over the past twelve months. But then,…
Government Waste – It’s All Part of the Process!
You may have heard people talking about government waste, but what exactly is it? In short, government waste is defined as any expenditure that does not create value for the taxpayers. This can include anything from overspending on unnecessary projects…
Thinking Small Is Now the Right Strategy for RIOC
RIOC was never meant to last forever nor to expand its presence even as its legislated role nears completion. But the state agency has done what bureaucracies always do: bloat. It’s time for a change in direction, getting back on…
The Leadership Ethics Needed for Good Government
Good government requires good leadership. But what does it mean to be a good leader? And how do you become one? by David Stone for the Roosevelt Island Daily News Many people think that being a good leader means being…
How does government corruption affect society?
Many people believe that government corruption is one of the leading causes of social problems. It can be defined as the misuse of public power for private gain. Corruption can take many forms, such as bribery, cronyism, nepotism, and embezzlement….
Why size doesn’t matter when it comes to good government
We all know that good government is essential for a good society. It can be difficult to grasp how it works, but good governments are made of the same basic parts as good societies themselves: they include economic security and…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor