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The Upper West Side Coalition of Block Associations & Community Groups 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 and community groups 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.
Who We Are
Who We Are
BLOCK & NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
BLOCK & NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
West 70th Street Block Association (Central Park West to Amsterdam Avenue)
300 West 71st Street Block Association
Manhattan 75 - West 75th Street Block Association (Park to Park)
West 78th Street Museum Block Association
West 79th Street Block Association (Columbus Avenue to Broadway)
West 80s Neighborhood Association (80th thru 89th, Central Park West to Riverside Drive)
West 81st Street Block Association (Columbus Avenue to Broadway)
West 83rd Street Block Association (Riverside Drive to Amsterdam Avenue)
Theodore Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association (81st, Central Park West to Columbus Avenue)
202-214 West 85th St Block Association (Broadway to Amsterdam Avenue)
West 87th Street Park Block Association (Columbus Avenue to Central Park West)
West 89th Street Park Block Association (Columbus Avenue to Central Park West)
West 90s Neighborhood Association (90th thru 99th Streets, Amsterdam Avenue to Riverside Drive)
West 95th Street Block Association (Columbus to Amsterdam Avenues)
COMMUNITY GROUPS
COMMUNITY GROUPS
New York Society for Ethical Culture
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Association
Valley Restoration Local Development Corporation (VRLDC)
West Side Campaign Against Hunger
West Side Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing
Last updated June 2026
UWS Coalition Board of Directors, 2026/2027
UWS Coalition Board of Directors, 2026/2027
Board Officers
Steve Anderson, President
Aron Berlinger, Deputy Treasurer
Neil Berson, Vice President
Dale Brown, Vice President
Liz DeVito, Treasurer
Mark Jennings, Vice President
Board Members
Steve Anderson, President, Theodore Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association of West 81st Street (TRPNA)
Dale Brown, President, West 79th Street Block Association Inc.
Liz DeVito, Leadership Team, Manhattan 75 - West 75th Street Block Association
Neil Berson, Co-President, West 90s Neighborhood Association
Aron Berlinger, Treasurer, West 83rd Street Block Association
Gary Pelton, Treasurer, West 70th Street Block Association
Malaika Amon, Board Member, 202-214 West 85th Street Block Association
Mark Jennings, Executive Director, Project FIND
Peter Galasinao, President, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Association
Eustacia Smith, Director of Advocacy, West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing
Julia Kessler-Hollar, Senior Program Officer, DOROT
Ian Olsen, Director of Horticulture, Broadway Mall Association
Kristin Cook, Director of Marketing, Symphony Space
Noelle Barbera, Director of Development & Communications, Bloomingdale School of Music
Special Thanks
Special Thanks
James Berry, Esq. and Donald Press for drafting our bylaws
Gail Dubov for creating the UWS Coalition logo
Contact the UWS Coalition
Contact the UWS Coalition
"Strong neighborhoods begin with engaged neighbors, and block associations are at the heart of that work. Their members volunteer countless hours to strengthen our communities, advocate for their neighbors, and keep our elected officials connected with the people they serve. I’m proud to partner with the UWS Coalition and the many block associations that make our West Side such a vibrant and welcoming community."
Erik Bottcher
NYS Senator
"It’s always a pleasure to spend time with the Upper West Side Coalition and the dedicated community leaders who work every day to strengthen their neighborhoods. Groups like the UWS Coalition play such an important role in Manhattan’s civic life by bringing neighbors together, elevating local concerns, and helping shape a stronger, more connected community for everyone."
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Manhattan Borough President
"There's a through-line in this neighborhood's story: when the city struggled, block associations held the Upper West Side together. That spirit never left — and right now, as competing pressures stall progress on our streets and public spaces, we need it more than ever. Block associations don't wait for someone else to fix things. They are the fix. Safe, clean, beautiful, and alive with community — that's what they fight for, one block at a time."
Alex Bell
Chair, Community Board 7
"The Upper West Side Coalition of Block Associations is a place where ideas and information are freely shared to build a better, more inclusive neighborhood. Organizations such as this one are the backbone of our community, and I'm proud to work alongside them in delivering much-needed assistance and resources to the West Side."
Linda B Rosenthal
NYS Assemblymember
"As a young child, I witnessed firsthand how block associations brought neighbors together, strengthened communities, and helped address local concerns effectively. Even then, I understood the positive impact that engaged residents could have on their neighborhoods."
"Today, as a Precinct Commander, I know that public safety is most effective when the police and the community work as partners. Block associations are an essential part of that partnership. The community serves as the eyes and ears of the police, providing valuable information and intelligence that we might not otherwise have. In turn, we use that information to help keep our neighborhoods safe and strengthen the partnership between law enforcement and the community”."
Deputy Inspector Veniece Gayle
Commanding Officer 24th Precinct NYPD
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