RIOC reform, sought by residents for many years, is on the cusp. All it takes is a signature by Governor Kathy Hochul to make a
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It’s a big win for Roosevelt Island. Seawright leads RIOC Reforms
When I talked with State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright one afternoon by the big window in Nisi, I stressed – as others had before me
Stealing my ideas? Bad, but when it’s Republicans, yeck!
Stealing my ideas in a whirl of open exchange is an offense I got used to. It started early and was all Democrats. But then,
Get the latest news on the Roosevelt Island Tram/OMNY debacle
An OMNY clown show spilled out of RIOC and the MTA on Friday afternoon. Each agency first blamed the other for OMNY Tram delays, but
Now a step closer to local RIOC control. Seawright bill passes
Local control is an American ideal for governing. Residents paying the bills should have a strong say in how their money is spent. Roosevelt Islanders
Zoom: How to prevent and report hate crimes and antisemitism
Wednesday evening at 7:00 City Council Member Julie Menin hosts a town hall on Antisemitism. Find all the details below. The Roosevelt Island Daily News
Sources tell The Daily that redistricting will cost us Serrano but Maloney and Seawright stay for now
The 2020 Census demands redistricting responsive to the current population. This brings a once every decade shift in district boundaries and community representatives. by David
How would the new residency laws affect RIOC?
New residency laws aimed at changing RIOC are now in committee in both the State Senate and Assembly. Prompted by resident concerns, Senator José Serrano
Wishes Come True: Seawright and Serrano Propose Strong Residency Requirements for RIOC
This afternoon, Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright and Senator José Serrano jointly announced a proposed law including residency requirements for RIOC. Such changes have been on
AM Seawright brings a Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic to Roosevelt Island
New York State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright announced, early today, a Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Roosevelt Island, next week. The clinic, hosted by the
