RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Island insights that go beyond the tram.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Chuck Schumer

New York receives $6.8 billion for tunnel project

(The Center Square) — New York is getting nearly $6.9 billion in federal funding to help build a long delayed second tunnel beneath the Hudson River in what state leaders say is the largest transportation grant in U.S. history. The…

Seawright brings Chuck Schumer to town, and Roosevelt Islanders make their cases

Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, got an enthusiastic welcome yesterday from guests invited by State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright. Her district includes the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island. Guests from the latter raised Schumer’s awareness. By David Stone…

Albany’s Tax-the-Rich Deal Sends Wealthy to Washington Looking for Relief

Greg David, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Apr 5 at 9:58pm EDTby THE CITY Deals to raise taxes on New York’s millionaires and companies could send both fleeing the state, business leaders and fiscal experts warn — unless…

I Met Chuck Schumer in Union Square, Talked the Filibuster and Joe Manchin

We bumped into Senator Chuck Schumer in Union Square today as he retail politicked his way through the Farmers Market. First impression: He’s shorter than you think. Second, I’m still pissed over what he and Kristen Gillibrand did to Al…

Schumer pushes for financial aid for struggling New York restaurants

By Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor / February 22nd, 2021 (The Center Square) – In New York City on Sunday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the restaurant industry suffering from the COVID-19 crisis has his full attention….

U.S. Sen. Schumer of New York poised to become Senate majority leader, based on Georgia results

By Delphine Luneau | The Center Square/January 6th, 2021 (The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, the leader of the Democrats in the upper chamber of Congress, appeared poised to become Senate majority leader based on the results…