After weeks of push and pull, the final district map released yesterday returned Roosevelt Island to its lifetime home in Manhattan. A first map yanked
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Some Good News Now From Julie Menin: It’s Participatory Budgeting Season
“Participatory Budgeting just started and people can submit ideas by October 17th.” That’s the good news from City Council Member Julie Menin’s office. Unique to
Are the Feds Deflecting UN Dangers Roosevelt Island’s Way?
UN dangers were on Roosevelt Islander Raye Schwartz’s mind when she emailed City Council Member Julie Menin as the General Assembly opened. The answer she
Unwind For Roosevelt Island, a Big Win Now In Districting Disarray
After forceful lobbying by local activists, a big win moved Roosevelt Island closer to sensible Common Council representation. Initial redistricting maps pushed the community, along
How the Women We Elected Can Help Roosevelt Island
As the next year rolls out ahead of us, the women we elected have a remarkable chance for helping Roosevelt Islanders. Couple that with independence
Julie Menin Brilliant on Redistricting: Keep Roosevelt Island in Manhattan
While emotional appeals rally sentiment at public meetings and help fill petitions on Redistricting, City Council Member Julie Menin takes a different track. In a
Why Is The Tram Still Without OMNY? Just the Facts Now
A petition with nearly 1,000 signatures – including mine – circulates, and City Council Member Julie Menin again pushes the MTA and RIOC to get
City Council Redistricting: Is Roosevelt Island In Queens?
Since its birth as a new kind of community in 1968, Roosevelt Island has always been part of Manhattan. Zip Codes and telephone numbers show
Budget Money Headed to Roosevelt Island, Julie Menin Says
The New York City budget for 2022-23 was both earlier and more contentious than usual, but Roosevelt Island came out ahead. According to City Council
Help on the Way. Menin pushes RIOC on Tram-related shuttles
While Roosevelt Islanders’ appeals to RIOC for adequate alternatives during periods when no or severely restricted Tram services are available fell on deaf ears, they
