$25 Million Capital Appropriation for Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) Included in Executive Budget Proposal
Jan 19, 2018
Albany, NY – Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright is pleased to announce that the Executive Budget includes a $25 million capital appropriation for Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC).
This money would fund a multi-year capital improvement...
Seawright Named to Codes Committee
Jan 12, 2018
Albany, NY-- Assembly Member Seawright was appointed to the Codes Committee of the New York State Assembly by Speaker Heastie. The New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Codes considers issues and legislation regarding the State’s criminal and...
Seawright’s 3-D Mammography Screening Bill Signed into Law
Nov 30, 2017
New York, N.Y. – Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright announced that A.5677/S.4150, legislation which would expand access to breast cancer screenings without cost sharing, to include breast tomosynthesis screenings also known as 3-D mammography, was...
NYC Go Purple Day: de Blasio Administration Launches New Ad Campaign, Illuminates City in Purple to Raise Awareness about Domestic Violence
Oct 1, 2017
In honor of NYC Go Purple Day, the de Blasio Administration today launched a new ad campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence. These ads will run on three Clear Channel jumbotorons in Times Square through Friday. Additionally, buildings and...
Seawright's Election Reform Bill Signed into Law
Sep 13, 2017
On Wednesday, Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright’s (D-Manhattan) State Board of Elections Website bill, A5740A was signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The new law will require candidates running for statewide office in New York State to provide candidate...
Statement on the Death of Edie Winsor
Sep 12, 2017
The following statement was issued by Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright on the death of Marriage Equality Champion and Civil Rights Defender Edie Winsor:
“Today, I am saddened by the passing of the peoples champion, my dear friend and LGBT activist...
81st Street Pedestrian Bridge Updates
Aug 14, 2017
After receiving questions from residents regarding the status of the East 81st Street Pedestrian Bridge, our office made an inquiry to officials with the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) to obtain an update to share with the...
Seawright's Office Brings you Updates from August RIOC Board of Directors Meeting
Aug 14, 2017
On Wednesday, August 9, RIOC Board of Directors voted on a number of items. Projects to repair and construct the seawall railing, replace flooring at Al Lewis and Blackwell Park Playgrounds and resurface the Tony Capobianco Field Basketball Court were...
Transportation Updates
Aug 14, 2017
The Tram platform renovations are predicted to last until February 2018. Both Manhattan and Roosevelt Island platforms will be reconstructed and during the construction, one tram will be in service in both directions, according to the Roosevelt Island...
Events and Announcements
Aug 14, 2017
Meet us at these Upcoming Community Fairs and Events!
Sunday, August 20th
Second Avenue Community Benefit Festival
Second Avenue, 66th - 86th Streets
10 am - 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th
Gracie Square Art Show
Carl Schurz...
Upcoming Voter Registration Deadlines
Aug 14, 2017
September 12, 2017 State & Local Primary Deadlines
Mail Registration: postmarked by August 18th & received by August 23rd.
In Person Registration: August 18th
Change of Address: August 23rd
Absentee Ballot: Postmark application by September 5th or...
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center & CUNY/Hunter College
Aug 14, 2017
Necessary construction activity will take place at the site on Saturday, August 12th, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Please call the project's Construction Information Line at 212-639-4444 with any questions or comments.