The Upper West Side Coalition was formed in 2021 when a dozen block associations came together to create an umbrella organization to help community groups form and thrive. Block Associations unite neighbors to beautify our blocks, solve local issues and support programs like composting and recycling. We recognize that we all benefit from diverse and inclusive neighborhoods and we are committed to creating an open and welcoming environment for all members of the community. The more we connect with each other, the stronger we will be.
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Q&A with Breaking Ground
UWS Coalition seeks clarification
in response to community concerns about
W83rd Street Safe Haven homeless shelter
Steve Anderson, President of the Upper West Side Coalition of Block Associations & Community Groups, sent a list of questions to Breaking Ground, the group operating the Safe Haven homeless shelter on West 83rd St. The Q&A covers the following topics:
Curfew for shelter residents
Screening for shelter candidates
Screening for sex offenders
Onsite security personnel
NYPD role
Formation of Community Advisory Board (CAB)
Click here to read the full text of the Q&A.
You can also read Breaking Ground's informational overview about the West 83rd Street Safe Haven shelter by clicking here.
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Catch Up with the Coalition
March Forum: Talking with Jerry Nadler
Listen to the forum replay on YouTube to hear Congressman Nadler address topics of interest to Upper West Siders
March Newsletter
Read up on the activities of our neighborhood's block associations, local elected officials, and community resources in our March newsletter.Â