Our Mission:
The 29th Street Neighborhood Association strives to strengthen the sense of community, help enhance the quality of life for residents, and advocate for the well-being of our neighborhood. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment through collaboration, civic engagement, and collective action. We honor the neighborhood's rich history while actively working to preserve its character and embrace its vibrant future.
Purposes:
This non-profit corporation has been organized to allow individuals and groups having a vested interest in the Midtown South and Kips Bay area of Manhattan to collectively plan for the health, safety, maintenance, quality of life and development of the area in a manner that respects, protects and enhances its mixed character.
Our Collective Duties:
Projects are managed by neighborhood volunteers who are experiencing issues or wish to work on special projects affecting quality of life, individual philanthropic interests or preservation in the neighborhood.
The Association sets up a task force of volunteers and follows through on each project until completion.
The 29th Street Neighborhood Association Founders’ Committee sets strategies with each task force and helps by reaching out to elected officials and the media to create support for the project.
Our Board Members:
President - Mario G. Messina
Executive Vice President - Renee Kinsella
Vice President - Serge Harnett
Secretary - Judy Olsen
Director - George Calderaro
Director - Susan Finnelli
Director - Salih Sabri
Advisory Board:
Carol Garcia, Neil Goldstein, Marissa Marvelli, Claire Steffen, Sami Steigmann, Victoria Watkins, E.J. Kalafarski