About Us
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
BLOCK & NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
West 70th Street Block Association (Central Park West to Amsterdam Avenue)
300 West 71st Street Block Association
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 89th Street Park Block Association (Columbus Ave. to Central Park West)
West 90s Neighborhood Association (90th thru 99th, Amsterdam Avenue to Riverside Drive)
West 95th Street Block Association (Columbus to Amsterdam Avenues)
West 95th Street Neighborhood Group (Broadway to Amsterdam Avenue)
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 March 6, 2024
UWS Coalition Board of Directors, 2024/2025
Board Officers
Steve Anderson, President
Aron Berlinger, Deputy Treasurer
Neil Berson, Vice President
Dale Brown, Vice President
Gary Pelton, Treasurer
Board Members
Steve Anderson, President, Theodore Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association of West 81st Street (TRPNA)
Erika Atkins, Executive Director, Bloomingdale School of Music
Aron Berlinger, Treasurer, West 83rd Street Block Association
Neil Berson, Co-President, West 90s Neighborhood Association
Dale Brown, President, West 79th Street Block Association Inc.
Mark Jennings, Executive Director, Project FIND
John LeBreton, Chief Financial & People Officer, West Side Campaign Against Hunger
Gary Pelton, Treasurer, West 70th Street Neighborhood Association
Special Thanks
James Berry, Esq. and Donald Press for drafting our bylaws
Gail Dubov for creating the UWS Coalition logo