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,...
Gov. Hochul’s rating falls below Trump in New York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s favorability has plummeted, falling below Donald Trump’s, with only 34% of voters supporting her. A Siena College poll reveals significant discontent with her job performance, as only 39% approve, reflecting broader dissatisfaction with the state’s direction—an alarming signal for Democrats. The landscape seems less ‘deep blue’ than before.
New York politicians cheer, jeer, Trump’s guilty verdict
New York’s political landscape divided over former President Trump’s bribery conviction, as Republicans criticize the verdict and Democrats applaud it. Conservative politicians denounce the trial as unjust, while Democrats assert that the former president is unfit for office. The conviction marks a historic milestone, with mixed reactions shaping the state’s political discourse.
The History and Future of Political Corruption in New York State
Buckle up, folks! We’re about to embark on a roller coaster ride through the maze of New York State’s political history. It’s a saga filled with twists and turns, heroes and villains, and more plot lines than a season of…
Four Freedoms Democrats Are All In For Roosevelt Island. Join Now
Looking to get engaged with politics and activism? Consider joining the Four Freedoms Democratic Club! The Four Freedoms Democratic Club is one of the largest political clubs in New York City. The group hosts monthly meetings, campaigns for Democratic candidates, and…
Cartoonish Partisan Circus Greets Trump’s Arrest in Downtown Manhattan
The indictment of former President Donald Trump turned the blocks surrounding Manhattan Criminal Court into a cartoonish partisan circus on Tuesday, with hundreds of people howling pro-Trump and anti-Trump invective past each other in a listen-free zone. Katie Honan and…
Dolan Family, Knicks Owners, Dole Big Bucks to Hochul While Enjoying Madison Square Garden Tax Break
With Gov. Kathy Hochul facing an unexpectedly competitive challenge from U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin of Long Island, the incumbent is getting a jolt of support from the family that owns Madison Square Garden — and that benefits from a unique tax…
Hochul Honeymoon Is Over for Livid Albany Lawmakers
Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Apr 26 at 8:36pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. From a prized real estate industry tax break to looser rules that would…
Who is New York State Senator Michael Gianaris and why does it matter for Roosevelt Island?
If state redistricting maps hold firm, Astoria native Michael Gianaris absorbs Roosevelt Island into his Queens-based 12th Senatorial District. Our isolated mid-river community, now covered by Bronx based José Serrano, has bounced around a lot, but this seems a better…
Will The Girl Puzzle be last call for Ben Kallos?
For a lot Roosevelt Islanders, Ben Kallos was the most well-liked guy in town. He was here for everything, a forceful speaker mixing in fun and gentle humor. Political reality, though, kept him from doing as much as he’d have…
De Blasio and Hochul Bill Taxpayers for Puerto Rico ‘Somos’ Conference Jaunt
This article was originally publishedon Nov 5 at 7:35pm EDTby THE CITY/Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning. Yoav Gonen, Josefa Velasquez, and Katie Honan, THE CITY Roosevelt Island Daily News SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor