A day after Gov. Kathy Hochul said “now is not the right time” for congestion pricing, she reaffirmed her support for implementing the long-delayed plan
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NYC public school families to receive $375 per child for food benefits through federal COVID relief
All New York City public school families regardless of income will receive $375 per child in food benefits to help cover the costs of meals
New York loses $19.5 billion in population exodus, IRS confirms
By Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor May 28th, 2022 The Roosevelt Island Daily News (The Center Square) – The Internal Revenue Service this week
New York response to Texas shooting includes more school surveillance
(The Center Square) – In response to Tuesday’s mass shooting incident at a Uvalde, Texas, school that left 19 children dead, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul
Census: New York overcount among highest in nation
(The Center Square) – New York received a double dose of bad news at the end of last week. First, a U.S. Census Bureau report revealed
Hemp bill sails through New York Senate
Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor May 18th, 2022 The Roosevelt Island Daily News (The Center Square) – A bill that calls for New York
Graffiti on Subway Surges as World Visits NYC for ‘Risky Game’
The deaths of two French artists last month highlight a recent spike in the number of subway graffiti reports as well as the enduring allure
With the Supreme Court Set to Overturn Roe, New York Prepares to Become an Abortion Safe Haven
In the wake of a leaked decision by Justice Samuel Alito gutting abortion rights, state lawmakers have introduced measures to expand access for the expected
Meet Antonio Delgado, the State’s New Lieutenant Governor
(The Center Square) – A congressman from the Albany area will be New York’s next lieutenant governor. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday morning that U.S. Rep.
May 7th: I Love My Park Day at Four Freedoms
On Saturday, May 7th, I Love My Park Day invigorates state parks all across New York. Locally, for Roosevelt Island, that means FDR Four Freedoms