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,...
Breathtaking Photography from Blackwell’s Island Bridge. But Was It?
In a room filled with black and white photographs and videos at the Met, Photographing from Blackwell’s Island Bridge caught my eye. But something wasn’t quite right about it. by David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News The eye-catching photo…
The Tug-of-War for New York City’s Streets: Iconic Avenues with Unbelievable Histories
Hey there, fellow street wanderers! Ever wondered how the bustling, iconic avenues of New York City came to be? We’re about to take a fast ride through the histories of NYC’s most famous streets. From fun facts to intriguing stories,…
How New York Got its Name (And No, it Wasn’t Named After a Yorkie)
Ah, New York – the city that never sleeps, where dreams are made up and where there’s always something going on. But have you ever wondered how this beloved city got its name? Was it named after a really big…
The 6 Worst Snowstorms in New York City History
New York City is no stranger to inclement weather in the winter months, with snowstorms of varying severity striking the city almost every year. 2023 is a real exception. But while most are fairly mild, a select few have gone…
What was it like living in New York City in the early 20th Century?
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in New York City during the early 20th century? Well, today we’re taking a little trip back in time to explore what life was like for people living in one…
Interesting Fact #4 – The Statue of Liberty was originally going to be a Muslim woman.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic symbols of America but did you know that it was originally going to be a Muslim woman? The design of the statue was inspired by a Muslim woman but the…
10 Worst Disasters in New York City History
New York City is known for being one of the most populous and busiest cities in the world. It’s also no stranger to disaster. Here are 10 of the worst disasters in New York City history, many of which forced…
New York in 1879 and Its Reflection: Roosevelt Island
What was New York City like in 1879? At the Museum of the City of New York, I saw a fantastic map showing every street and building that year. That was before consolidation when New York was still just Manhattan….
The Art of the Smallpox Hospital, Renwick’s Historic Gem, in Spring
Adorned, almost as if by a brushstroke, the art of the Smallpox Hospital, joins nature and design. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News When James Renwick designed his second building on Blackwell’s Island, it’s unlikely that he foresaw…
A haunting distant echo for Roosevelt Island in a Met Spectacular
A haunting, distant echo stopped me cold while I walked through the the Met’s big post pandemic show. Alice Neel’s art fills a full wing, and it’s in many ways, a story of her life. It twice touches Roosevelt Island….
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor