Roosevelt Island
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:
Expand Playgrounds for Toddlers on Roosevelt Island
Explanation:
There is a need for more playgrounds for toddlers on Roosevelt Island. There are only two swings for little kids on the entire island and no playground in Northtown.
Source:
Susy, Roosevelt Island Resident
Submitted by Snadel1 on Sun, 10/07/2012 - 9:19pm
Solution:
Create "Cornell Alumni on Roosevelt Island" Group to Help Liase with Cornell NYC Tech
Explanation:
Worried that Cornell will be unresponsive to Roosevelt Island concerns. A Cornell alumni group on Roosevelt Island could help with the communication between Cornell and the community.
Source:
Ethal Romm, Roosevelt Island Resident
Submitted by Snadel1 on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 10:04pm
Solution:
Improve Democratic Process on Roosevelt Island by Putting More Roosevelt Island Residents on the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) Board
Explanation:
Currently, the nine-person RIOC Board of Directors, as well as the President and CEO, are appointed by the Governor with two ex-oficio members representing DHCR and the Budget. Five members of the Board are Island residents. A residency requirement should be implemented for all members of the Board of Directors. Furthermore, RIOC Board members should be elected by Island residents rather than appointed by the Governor.
Source:
Saul Nadel, Roosevelt Island Resident
