As you might have heard, our modest organization almost ended late last year. We lost some board members and couldn’t raise the necessary funds to keep the operation going. Fortunately, we were able to find some young neighbors who want to continue the work that we had been pursuing these last 20 years, and we are off to a great start!
We are organizing a meeting at MoMA for membership on June 9th, to celebrate and get things moving again. Our concerns will seem familiar:
- Scaffolding around the Wyoming
- Wellington development impact
- Illegal bike rentals on West 56th
- Reviving historic preservation advocacy
- Street and pedestrian safety
- Noise and light pollution
- Sanitation and trash
- Development, construction, and real estate
With some of our work over the years, 6 and ½ Avenue, the 56 th street 5th Ave Bus stop, The Rehearsal Club memorial plaque at the 53 rd Street NY Public Library, our landmarked buildings, and yearly social get-togethers, we have maintained positive relationships with neighbors, elected officials, and Community Boards, so we are not alone.
We are also in the process of updating our website and social media and look forward to a two-way street of communication with members! You can sign up here: w50s.org Be on the lookout for updates and an invitation to the MoMA event! We thank you for your support and hope to see you soon!
David Achelis, President
West 50s Neighborhood Association