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NYCHA Tenants Say that the Demolition of Public Housing in Chelsea is a Developer Land Grab that is a Recipe for Displacement: Rally/Press Conference before Manhattan Board 4’s Full Board to explain to CB4 and media that the process has not been resident-led, nor democratic

For Immediate Release, Contact: Marni Halasa 917-501-9444, marnihalasa@gmail.com

NYCHA Tenants Say that the Demolition of Public Housing in Chelsea is a Developer Land Grab that is a Recipe for Displacement: Rally/Press Conference before Manhattan Board 4’s Full Board to explain to CB4 and media that the process has not been resident-led, nor democratic.

[NEW YORK, NY, July 25th] —- Tenants of the New York City Housing Authority’s Elliott-Chelsea and Fulton Houses, housing advocates and concerned residents from the community, will be holding a rally/press conference before the Manhattan Community Board 4’s Full Board Meeting, Wednesday July 26th at 6pm, on the The High Line Entrance at West 14th Street and 10th Avenue in Chelsea.

(1) Tenants will ask CB4 for their support and for a board resolution demanding that the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Developments be repaired, not demolished. In 2019, CB4 was part of the Chelsea Working Group that concluded that Fulton Houses should be repaired, not demolished. Tenants are asking CB4 to honor their prior commitment and stand on the side of NYCHA tenants as well as other institutions like The Legal Aid Society and Community Services Society that recently came out against the demolition — stating the plan was not resident-led and guaranteed to uproot thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers who have resided in the community for decades.

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MSCC Joins National Campaign and Congressional Hearing To defend New Yorkers From Wall Street’s Medicare Takeover

(MSCC) For Immediate Release, May 16, 2022

Press: Sharon Jasprizza, hello@midtownsouthcc.org

New York City, NY— May 2022— On May 23, 2022, at 1 PM, Midtown South Community Council invites community members to watch our supporters testify on the negative impact private equity has on patient care. https://ProtectMedicare.net/May23.

Seniors will testify on the detrimental impact that medicare plans administered by corporations have had on their health. This is an increasingly relevant issue as more New Yorkers enroll in Medicare Advantage Plans. Congressional Representatives will speak about what they have done and what we should all plan to do to protect our seniors. Community members are invited to watch the hearing and learn how Medicare Advantage Plans can impact the health and well-being of them and the broader community. 

Confirmed speakers include representatives from Jane Addams Senior Caucus, the California Alliance of Retired Americans, the Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action, the Wisconsin chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program, and U.S. House Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Katie Porter

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MSCC’s Healthcare Access & Coordination for NYC’s Homeless – Strategies for Improvement Report

(MSCC) Jennifer Mallicote, August 4, 2021

Your ACTION is REQUIRED to Address the Health Needs of the Unhoused Population

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  August 4, 2021 —Midtown South Community Council (MSCC), a 501 (c) (3), engaged the Columbia Consulting Practice (CCP) at Columbia University to focus on healthcare obstacles confronting the unhoused population in New York.  The results ARE stunning, and the suggested actions by the MSCC and CCP team to provide New York communities with a way forward.  

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MSCC Launches News Rack / Newspaper Dispenser Design Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 2017 – Midtown South Community Council (MSCC) is launching its Newsrack/Newspaper Dispenser Design Contest. The prizes are worth the effort. So get creative and get going.

The MSCC is looking for innovative designs for an aesthetically appealing outdoor Newsrack/Newspaper Dispenser to improve pedestrian safety and passage in the Midtown South area. The design should be streamlined, should showcase the publication, should be immovable, and able to withstand damage and the elements.

Our newspapers and magazines are currently housed in plastic newsracks that are regulated through the Department of Transportation (DOT). These newsracks are easily manipulated and often a problematic; many are empty and turned on their side for sitting, and even sleeping, and they are often used as posts to chain racks, hand carts, and milk crates to. Many of the newsracks do not include contact information, are damaged, and some are moved and placed illegally(?).

The contest prizes include:

  • $500 for the design accepted by MSCC
  • Additional $1000 if the design is accepted by MSCC’s partners, Community Boards and publishers
  • Additional $1,000 if the design renders an acceptable prototype

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MSCC LAUNCHES QUALITY OF LIFE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  
June 2015 – Starting this Summer, Midtown South Community Council (MSCC) is launching its Quality of Life Partnership Program to create positive change and social impact in the community. Organizations that qualify for the program are mission-driven and dedicated to providing sustainability initiatives, green enterprises, improved conditions for residents and visitors, jobs for underserved populations, arts programs, or otherwise creating public good to build and strengthen the community.

Selected projects and initiatives are promoted to increase public awareness, participation, and support. To this end, MSCC provides various resources, including highlights on its website, newsletters, postcards, and flyers. In exchange, partners post MSCC’s logo and description on their website and distribute its materials at their offices and events.

Organizations planning to launch a project in the Midtown South community, or seeking support for ongoing initiatives, are encouraged to connect with MSCC to learn about the program and see how the Council can best serve its needs. Send an email to john@midtownsouthcc.org for more information.

About MSCC: The Midtown South Community Council was established in 1983 to address the concerns of its residents and local businesses. It resolves issues by coordinating the voices of the community with the police department and other city agencies. The organization is devoted to building better neighborhoods within the community, and enhancing the quality of life. Visit our website to become a business member, subscribe to the newsletter, and keep on top of local news and more.

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