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,...
Seawright Takes on New Role, Can Be Even More Helpful on Roosevelt Island
Rebecca Seawright, appointed as Chair of the Aging Committee, champions older New Yorkers, promising to enhance their quality of life while maintaining her dedicated support for Roosevelt Island.
Rebecca Seawright Advocates for Island Tram Access Improvements
Roosevelt Islanders face a tram access nightmare, as RIOC ignores demands for priority access. Assembly Member Seawright’s backing stirs hope, but will action follow?
Roosevelt Island Tenant Rights: Elected Officials Unite for Action
Roosevelt Island’s elected officials stepped firmly into the conflict between The Landings tenant association and and owner L+M Fund Management. In an effort spearheaded by Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright, four signed a letter affirmatively bolstering the tenants’ concerns. by David…
Roosevelt Island Governance: The Battle Over RIOC’s Board Control
Battle for Democracy on Roosevelt Island: RIOC’s Board
Roosevelt Island residents demand a voice in RIOC’s board, challenging Albany’s control. Progressives clash with hard-right members and ex-officio allies, seeking transparency and accountability. Senators Krueger and Seawright are crucial allies in this struggle, as mismanagement and financial woes plague the island. The time for change is now.
Krueger and Seawright Community Board 8 Meeting: Advocating for Roosevelt Island
Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright will meet with Roosevelt Islanders on July 1st at 6:30 p.m. to address governance issues. The community seeks direct elections for RIOC board members and a say in the Master Lease extension. Join this important conversation for positive change and democratic representation.
Rebecca Seawright’s Nuanced Considerations on Governor Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause
Senator Liz Krueger criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing, citing the burden on New Yorkers. Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright emphasized the need for common-sense discounts and exemptions for those affected. Questions remain about exemptions for public sector employees and individuals with medical needs, highlighting the ongoing fight for accountability and accessibility.
UPDATED: AM Seawright’s Tram Intervention Is Now Paying Off
As we reported back in November, State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright stepped in after RIOC and contractor Leitner-POMA left a yawning gap of information, flavored with misinformation, about the Tram. While RIOC has not disclosed any information about Tram issues,…
Hats Off! New York DOL To Investigate the Tram, Thanks to AM Seawright
“The Department has launched an investigation into the matter and is committed to a thorough examination of the facts,” Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon wrote. The Tram investigation comes on the heels of a request from State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright….
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Accepts Luce Foundation Award
At the J. Luce Foundation’s 24th Annual Ceremony and Awards Gala, New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright accepted it Humanitarian of the Year Award. Busy at work in Albany, she graciously welcomed it from a distance. The Roosevelt Island…
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…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor