David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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Hats Off! New York Times Finally Gets A Roosevelt Island Story Right
In a feature hailing The Sanctuary as “New York’s Hottest Destination,” the Times got the story (mostly) right. Through a combination of creativity in staging events and respect in integrating with community members and organizations, owner Frank Raffaele became a…
The New York Times Is Racist. Why Is Everyone So Silent?
Openly racist, the New York Times gets away with it for unknown reasons, but the poison of racism in their local reporting stands out. The puzzling thing, though, is why otherwise responsible columnists remain silent. by David Stone The Roosevelt…
The New York Times call it “…the weakest report of the year.”
The relentlessly negative New York Times gravely called December 2021’s monthly jobs report “the weakest report of the year.” But was it? Until the third paragraph, they never tell you that the unemployment rate fell to 3.9%, generally considered full…
Roosevelt Island wants more tourists now, says the New York Times. Do we?
In an article desperately in need of a fact checker, the New York Times says Roosevelt Island wants more tourists. But the writer also says there’s an exit for the island from the Queensboro Bridge. So, accuracy wasn’t high on…
The so-called experts strike again with a boost from the New York Times
In an op-ed in the New York Times, “Tasmanian Tiger Is Extinct. Why Do People Keep Seeing Them,” the so-called experts strike again. Scientists engage their inner know-it-all, and mass media helps them along.
An Early Spring In New York City, 2020
An early spring in New York City sends blossoms through Central Park, but the loopy New York Times claims “a pall of anxiety has descended on the city.” Really? By David Stone Recently, the New York Times joined one-time lesser…
New York Times Lies About Amazon
The New York Times lies about Amazon and does it blatantly. It’s as if they don’t believe anyone is paying attention. But why?
Bad Science Writing Is Unhealthy, And Here’s Why…
Bad science writing may be unhealthy, but it still makes it into print. That’s worse. By David Stone Assorted Ideas, Large & Small Born To Move the New York Times online link read. The topic, physical fitness, seemed right up my alley. But…
Greenland Proves Trump’s A Loon
Greenland proves Trump’s a loon as the president tops himself in crazy. At least, he’s not alone. the New York Times stands ready to give him cover. And so does pandering economic advisor Larry Kudlow. by David Stone Already well-established…
Why Mainstream News Media Sucks
I’ve believed that the mainstream media news sucks for a long time, but it’s gotten suckier. A recent example pissed me off, even more so because it aligns me with Donald Trump. Thankfully, not for the same reasons. Opinion by…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor