David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
Governor Hochul’s Decision Sparks Outcry – Statement From Senator Liz Krueger
Governor Kathy Hochul’s last-minute decision to indefinitely delay congestion pricing has sparked criticism from Senator Liz Krueger. The senator contends that this move not only jeopardizes New York City’s financial and fiduciary stability but also contradicts climate legislation and voters’ constitutional rights. She emphasizes the benefits of congestion pricing and condemns the decision as politically driven.
Governor’s Desk: TREES Act and Climate Leadership in New York
The TREES Act has been shepherded through the New York State Senate by Liz Krueger for the second year and has been approved by both houses of the legislature. Krueger represents Roosevelt Island and the Upper East Side. As the…
Liz Krueger Q&A – Senator Explains How She Works for and with Roosevelt Island
In January, State Senator Liz Krueger took over a redesigned district that consumes a huge chunk of Manhattan, including Roosevelt Island on the eastern border. After giving her time to work through a hectic legislative session, we asked her to…
As Sportspark Re-Opens, Thank Those Who Made It Happen
Later this morning, Sportspark re-opens with an 11:00 a.m. ceremony that already appears to be a dud. After RIOC President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes’s aborted effort at evolving the facility from a community athletic center to a profit center, the state…
An Idea Long Overdue – Sen. Liz Krueger Pushes Local Wine in Grocery Stores
Wine in grocery stores is not a foreign concept in much of America as it is here in New York State. Wine bottles rest comfortably alongside aisles of baked beans, potato chips and Cheerios in many locations. Krueger along with…
Senator Liz Krueger Earns a Win in Budget Climate Change Battle
A climate change battle erupted during New York State’s budget negotiations. “Governor Hochul’s excuse that New York needs to gut its nation-leading climate law in order to save New Yorkers money is flat-out wrong,” Krueger said. Late yesterday, Hochul backed…
Now: MTA Axes Roosevelt Island Subway Nightmare. Electeds Came Through
A month ago, the MTA posted what Roosevelt Islanders saw as a subway nightmare during a track replacement project. The community protested, and our team of public officials swung into action. The MTA listened, and as a result, they have…
Elected Officials Ask RIOC To Pause Disabled Permit Holder Fees
In a letter sent directly to President/CEO Shelton J. Haynes, elected officials representing Roosevelt Island asked that RIOC pause never before established disabled permit holder fees. As we reported earlier, the fees hit some of the community’s neediest out of…
Senator Krueger Tackles E-Bike Batteries, But More Is Needed Now
It took a Midtown fire caused by e-bike batteries, but action is finally moving toward controlling the hazardous, unlicensed vehicles. Senator Liz Krueger whose district takes in Roosevelt Island, starting in January, dived into waters no one touched before. by…
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 and authority we haven’t seen in our public officials in years and you’ve got potent…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor