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As a third generation Upper East Sider, I have deep roots in the community including on Roosevelt Island where my grandfather, Dr. Andrew Kallos, served patients at Coler-Goldwater Memorial Hospital upon completing his distinguished service in the United States Armed services during World War II.

As a Chief of Staff to an Upper East Side Assembly Member and longtime member of Community Board 8 Manhattan, I have kept the needs of Roosevelt Island residents at the forefront of my agenda. Working alongside resident leaders to fight for "Democracy on Roosevelt Island" through recognition of the Governor of elections for Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) Board Members and "Access Roosevelt Island" to provide transportation alternatives for Roosevelt Island.

I will continue to fight for responsible development on Roosevelt Island of the infrastructure improvements that will be required to better support the existing 12,000 residents as well as the 2,780 new students and faculty that Cornell NYC Tech will bring.

Solution for Roosevelt Island: Access Roosevelt Island: Reactivate Water Front Ferries and Investigate Improvements to Subway Service

Submitted by Snadel1 on Sun, 09/30/2012 - 6:43pm
Issue: 
Roosevelt Island
Solution: 
Access Roosevelt Island: Reactivate Water Front Ferries and Investigate Improvements to Subway Service
Explanation: 

The need for an alternative form of transportation is evident as the F train and the Tram are at capacity during the morning commute to Manhattan. Public transportation will be more congestive as three more high-rise residential buildings are planned to be constructed in Southtown and Cornell University is set to open its new campus in 2017. Currently, Roosevelt Island doesn’t have a single working dock or pier that could accommodate commuter ferry service. We hope to work with Cornell in bringing pressure on the City to expand ferry service to Roosevelt Island and allow residents to use their Metrocards on the ferries.

Source: 
Saul Nadel, Roosevelt Island Resident