Lappin Bill Slams Brakes on Bikes

Written by admin on March 8, 2012. Posted in Breaking News, News Our Town, Our Town

Electric bikes have become a ubiquitous presence on the Upper East Side over the past few years. It’s common to see delivery drivers charging down streets, bags flailing in the wind, as they head toward their destinations at speeds of 20 miles per hour or higher. These drivers, under the crunch of the delivery
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UES Council Members Eye Higher Offices

Written by Megan Finnegan Bungeroth on February 22, 2012. Posted in Breaking News, News Our Town, Our Town

The Upper East Side appears to be a perfect incubator for ambitious young politicians seeking to move up the ranks of New York City politics. Both City Council members Jessica Lappin, representing Roosevelt Island and the eastern portion of the neighborhood, and Dan Garodnick, who represents the western portion bordering Central Park and south to
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Who Will Save Them?

Written by Megan Finnegan Bungeroth on September 21, 2011. Posted in Pets

Politicians argue over best way to save beleaguered animal shelter system Most elected officials and animal rights advocates agree that New York City’s public shelter system is desperately in need of reform. Shelters are grossly overcrowded and understaffed, the city spends only 10 percent of the Humane Society’s recommended $8 per capita on its
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Cuomo’s Colonial Island

Written by admin on September 15, 2011. Posted in Our Town

By Megan Finnegan Locals up in arms over appointment of nonresident to operating board “I’ve lived here all my life and I no longer consider myself a New Yorker,” said Matthew Katz as he strolled along the East River on a recent sunny day. “I consider myself a Roosevelt Islander.&#
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Schneiderman Picks Up East Side Endorsement

Written by admin on May 7, 2010. Posted in Blog, Politics

East Side Assembly Member Micah Kellner endorsed his fellow legislator from across the park, State Sen. Eric Schneiderman, for attorney general
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General Election Picks

Written by admin on October 29, 2009. Posted in Editorial, Opinion and Column

Mayor: Michael Bloomberg As we mentioned back in September, the key to governing the city at this critical juncture is nursing a more diverse economy back to health while maintaining and building on the gains of recent years in education, business, public safety and the vibrant culture that defines New York City. We think Mayor
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REPORT STALLED PROJECTS TO CITY

Written by admin on June 24, 2009. Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, Notes From the Neighborhood west side spirit

With the number of dormant West Side projects increasing during the economic slowdown, owners of construction sites may need to notify the city when development will be suspended or resumed. Council Member Gale Brewer sponsored a bill with her East Side colleague Jessica Lappin that would force developers to keep the Department of Buildings abreast
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A DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Written by admin on November 13, 2008. Posted in News & Features West Side Spirit, Politics

Democrats had much to be happy about on Nov. 4, when Sen. Barack Obama beat Sen. John McCain in a landslide and ratcheted up huge majorities in Congress. In New York, the celebration was twice as enjoyable for State Senate Democrats, who secured the majority for the first time in 40 years. As presidential election
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