by Steven Higashide In recent decades, New York City has done much to open up its waterfront with new parks and piers. A key part of that has been the Hudson River Greenway, a bicycle and pedestrian path along the ...
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By Allen Houston 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 ...
Read MoreState Senator Liz Krueger, Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh, and Councilmember Dan will be holding the first of a series of public forums tonight to gather input on an outline plan that would allow the United Nations to construct a new building ...
Read MoreBy Rachel Wilgoren Recently, I was lucky enough to attend “Libations with Liz,” an annual fundraiser hosted by Democratic New York State Senator for the 26th District, Liz Krueger. It was a wonderful opportunity for me, as one of her ...
Read MoreBy Mary Johnson MURRAY HILL — A decaying pier that stretches along the East River betwen 38th and 41st streets could soon be transformed to house a meandering bike path, community gardens, an urban farm, play areas and art. The ...
Read MorePlease note: This schedule is subject to change – it is recommended that you call ahead to confirm these events. Monday 8/1/11 10:30 AM Health Advocates for Older Adults, Madison Ave Pres. Church, 921 Madison Ave, 212-980-1700 Exercise: Arthritis Class ...
Read MoreBy Amy Zimmer MANHATTAN — East Side residents have long been complaining about how much less appealing their waterfront is compared to the pristine piers and bike paths on the West Side. Besides the sinkhole-laden stretch of waterfront along the East ...
Read MoreFor Immediate Release | July 22, 2011 Katie Kincaid | kincaid.nysenate@gmail.com | 646-784-0485 Statement From New York State Bipartisan Pro Choice Legislative Caucus on Institute of Medicine’s Recommendation to Include Birth Control as Preventative Care This week a committee of scientists and medical ...
Read MoreTopics & excerpts from the Interview Indian Point: “I have long argued that Indian Point should be closed.” Hydro-Fracking: “Science has yet to prove you can do this safely without causing enormous damage to water.” “I have yet to be ...
Read MoreBy Jimmy Vielkind Sen. Liz Krueger, a Democrat from the Upper East Side known for advocating reform a tad more vocally than some of her colleagues, is starting a political action committee to assist like-minded candidates. She has launched the ...
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