UES Lawmaker Suffers Stroke, Staff Says

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — Upper East Side State Senator Liz Krueger is recovering after suffering a "mild stroke" last week, her staff told Patch.

According to Justin Flagg, Krueger's director of communications, the Democratic politician has been recovering at Lenox Hill Hospital on the Upper East Side and is expected to make a full recovery.

"Senator Krueger had a mild stroke late last week, but is up and about and doing well, and a full recovery is expected," Flagg said. "She is in regular contact with Senate leadership and staff while she takes time to rest and recover. She and her family are greatly appreciative of the responsiveness of the ER and Stroke Teams at Lenox Hill Hospital."

Krueger was first elected to represent the Upper East Side in 2002 and has been the chair of the Finance Committee since her 2019 appointment. She is also a member of several committees, including the Budget and Revenue Committee, the Cannabis Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Legislative Women's Caucus.

Krueger represents District 28 in the State Senate, which includes most of the Upper East Side, in addition to a portion of Central Park and Midtown through 14th Street.

"Liz is a relentless advocate for New Yorkers. We’re thinking of her and wishing her strength in the days ahead," Upper East Side Councilmember Julie Menin wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

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