Albany Tax Deal: A Start, But Far From Done
By Liz Krueger
In another whirlwind session in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo pushed through a new tax plan that will generate $1.5 billion in much needed additional revenue for the state. I supported the plan because that revenue will make it easier to balance the budget without devastating cuts to education, health care and social services, and because it creates a more progressive tax structure than we would have if we did nothing. But there is also plenty to be critical of, both in terms of the minimal progressive reform to our tax structure and the record-breaking 26 minutes the Legislature and public had to review the contents of the package. Read more
Senior Resource Fair
State Senator Liz Krueger is hosting the Fifth Annual Senior Resource Fair this Thursday, November 3, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, One East 65th Street (at Fifth Avenue). The free event will feature over 50 exhibitors providing information for older adults, as well as refreshments and free resources guides. The event is designed to help make seniors aware of all the local resources available to them, from city programs to free and reduced price cultural offerings to the best ways to stay healthy. The location is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information, contact alicefisher.nyc@gmail.com, or call (212) 490-9535.
Pols, Tenants Say Landlord Creates Unsafe Conditions
Local politicians and tenants rallied on Aug. 5 against a landlord they claim has created unsafe living conditions at 350 East 52nd Street.
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, State Sen. Liz Krueger, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and building tenants as well as workers from 32BJ SEIU, the union that represents doormen and other building workers.
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East Side Neighborhood Fundraiser at Shake Shack
Photo by nyer82/Flickr
The East 86th Street Association is holding a fundraising breakfast at Shake Shack this Saturday, May 7 from 8 – 10 a.m. City Councilmember Dan Garodnick and State Senator Liz Krueger, along with other community leaders, will attend. Children are invited free of charge, and will be entertained by Sammie and Tudie’s Comedy Magic Circus Show and Face Art by Melissa. There will be raffle prizes and giveaways, including dinners at Blue Smoke, Maz Mezcal and Coogan’s, yoga lessons at Pure Yoga, gift certificates from Le Pain Quotidien and Little Brown Chocolate Bakery, an appliance from Best Buy, and more. Cost is $30 for a Sponsor ticket, $50 for a Benefactor, and $100 for a Patron.
For more information and to reserve, visit www.east86thstreetassn.com.
Upper East Side: Elected Officials’ Top Environmental Issues
By Staff
State Senator
Liz Krueger
Nuclear Safety: Senator Krueger has been calling for the decommissioning of the Indian Point nuclear facility.
Hydrofracking: Krueger supports the national FRAC Act and says that before we allow drilling in New York State, it’s imperative that gas companies reveal what chemicals they use in the hydrofracking process.
Pol Hopes Nuclear Petition Goes Viral
State Senator Liz Krueger already has a strong opinion about the Indian Point nuclear facility, but she wants to know what her fellow New Yorkers think. This week, the senator opened an online survey to find out where city residents stand on the controversial power plant that provides vital electricity to New York, but also has the potential to imperil millions of people in the event of a meltdown.
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M50 Weekend Bus Service to be Restored
Sen. Krueger, Rep. Maloney & A.M. Bing
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, State Senator Liz Krueger and Assembly Member Jonathan Bing announced today that the MTA, pending their board’s approval, will restore weekend service to the M50 bus line that runs from Turtle Bay to the West Side. Read more
Upper East Side for Change Meeting
Upper East Side for Change is hosting the first in a series of bi-monthly series of talks with local Democratic legislators from 7 to 9 p.m., April 14.
Rally for Rent Reform
State Senator Liz Krueger joined elected representatives from around the five boroughs today on the steps of City Hall, calling for Governor Cuomo to address rent reform in the state budget. The rally, lead by State Senator Adriano Espaillat, brought officials, including Council Member Dan Garodnick, and community advocate groups together in support of new state legislation that will strengthen existing rent regulation laws. Current rent regulation laws are set to expire on June 15, 2011, but the rally focused on renewing these laws much earlier to avoid confusion and chaos for the residents of over one million rent-stabilized units in New York City. Read more
Use Elle’s Law To Make Streets Safer
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians must come together to curb reckless behavior
By Liz Krueger
When you’re on a small island with millions of people living, literally, on top of one another, problems with sharing space are bound to occur. Add to that the fact that New Yorkers are often racing to get from one destination to another, and you are faced with the reality that the streets of New York can be dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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