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,...
Bill to End Forced Rental Broker Fees Goes to Council Vote With Veto-Proof Support
Mayor Adams considers the Fairness in Apartment Rentals Act, which could eliminate tenant-paid broker fees, promoting affordability amidst a tight rental market and support from Councilmember Ossé.
Adams Real Estate Chief Jesse Hamilton at Crux of Big Deals Boosting Struggling Commercial Landlords
The Manhattan DA’s phone confiscations hint at a web of questionable real estate dealings involving city officials and campaign donations amid ongoing investigations into Mayor Adams’ administration.
Inaccurate Themes in Mainstream Views of Roosevelt Island
A pair of online journals recently covered Roosevelt Island, but with familiar inaccuracies. One wrongly portrays a quiet suburban lifestyle, overlooking the island’s actual charm. Another touts a new hotel near Cornell Tech, missing the mark once more. Despite the errors, their humorous gaffes offer a refreshing change from the usual promotional spiel.
As Pols Pressed FDNY to Fast-Track Schools, Small Biz Inspections, Adams City Hall Favored Mega-Developers
A homeless shelter and affordable housing were also placed on the list by council members, who under Adams had to compete for priority with well-connected real estate interests and lobbyists. By Greg B. Smith Dec 18 5:00am EST During a…
The Mob Is Making a Comeback in Construction as Demand for New Housing Grows in NYC
Tom Robbins and Greg B. Smith, The City This article was originally published on Jun 5 5:00am EDT by THE CITY Amid a drumbeat of demand for the creation of more housing in New York City, the mob is staging…
The High Line’s Ruined: Now Who Committed This Crime?
Did we ruin the High Line? The answer’s different for tourists, real estate developers and anyone who actually once loved this mess. But ruined it is. By David Stone for The Roosevelt Island Daily News My love for the High…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor