Gene Russianoff

Enjoying Retirement!

[Brad Lander @bradlander]

Polls are about to close, but if you’re in line by 9:00 PM, STAY IN LINE! They must let you vote!

[Brad Lander @bradlander]

To ALL the volunteers out there today - stay hydrated, take breaks, and remember to re-apply your sunscreen throughout the day. Your work is so appreciated and we want you to stay safe!

[Pete Sikora @PeteSikora1]

.@BilldeBlasio is 💯 right and 🔥

[🚇 Riders Alliance @RidersAlliance]

Andrew Cuomo is still running away from his main responsibility to millions of New Yorkers that he had as governor -- getting us to work and back home quickly and reliably

Don't get complacent or celebrate early

VOTE like your ride depends on it

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

Get out and Vote today! And remember Don’t Rank Cuomo!

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

he’s already not showing up for New Yorkers 👎 #CompetenceNotCuomo #DontRankCuomo

[🚇 Riders Alliance @RidersAlliance]

That's our Cardboard Cutout Cuomo. He won't ride the 🚆 or eat the 🧆.

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

if Andrew Cuomo cared about subway riders he wouldn’t have redirected millions of transit dollars to an upstate ski resort #CompetenceNotCuomo #DontRankCuomo

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

if you’re voting in the NYC Mayoral Primary do not rank Andrew Cuomo #competencenotCuomo

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

I’m back! Stay tuned!

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

It’s @nycgovhistory birthday! She keeps us going when it seems like we can’t. If you’ve got some time today add the women that inspire you to her database. Women rule the world, I know that better than anyone. Because my wife and daughters rule mine. https://t.co/emwKFqirL2

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

The federal government is obligated to help transit riders. The transit system is vital to keeping NYC moving. #SaveTransit

[MTA @MTA]

Millions of essential workers relied on transit to get them to work during the pandemic.

As ridership sharply dropped—and with it, the fare revenues we rely on, we’re at a crisis point.

Without federal help, we won’t be able to keep New York moving forward.

#SaveTransit

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

Thanks for the encouraging words about "semi-retirement." Maybe we can make post-plague plans

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

Friends, thank you for the kind comments. It’s been a privilege to fight for New Yorkers alongside so many of you. I’ve retired to my stoop and will be undertaking new projects! Come visit!

— Gene @NYPIRG

[Ben Max @TweetBenMax]

Inbox: @NYPIRG announces "legendary civic activist Gene Russianoff [@grussian] has retired...Russianoff has been on staff at NYPIRG since 1978 & was the long-time head of its Straphangers Campaign." Brooklyn College grad called “the city’s conscience for 25 years" by @tommy_robb.

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

Pence's disastrous trip abroad sparks wit in response (opinion) - CNN https://t.co/oTrxOhH1hy

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

An even bigger grievance, to which riders objected, is the Governor's MTA reorganization plan. His proposal would make sweeping changes to how the MTA runs. The plan, announced last Friday, July 19th, will be voted on this Wednesday, giving little time to even read it.

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

7/22/2019 Today the MTA Committee on Transit met, here are some of the issues they discussed.

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

At the meeting, the Committee approved $17 Million to be spent on rebuilding projects with little time and consideration. Today's spending shows how much money the Committee doles out at the blink of an eye.

[Gene Russianoff @grussian]

The Times reported this week that @johnraskin, co-founder of the Riders Alliance, would be stepping down next year. A great colleague and talented organizer. He will be missed. Good luck, John.