Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., today announced the expansion of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, also known as the “Midtown Hub,” to include Hell’s Kitchen.
Created alongside the New York City Mayor’s Office, the coalition brings together law enforcement, elected officials, and community and business leaders to address public safety and quality of life issues in Midtown Manhattan. Modeled off the successful 125th Street Business Improvement District Interagency Hub, the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition includes more than 20 city agencies, service providers, and other government and community partners.
Originally covering West 34th Street to West 45th Street from 7th Avenue to 9th Avenue, the coalition now includes Hell’s Kitchen up to West 59th Street and over to approximately 10th Avenue. Co-Chairs Tom Harris, Barbara Blair and Brian Weber welcome Midtown North Precinct Community Council President Delores Rubin as the new co-chair. The coalition also welcomed the participation of NYPD Deputy Inspector Robert Gault and his team from the Midtown North Precinct.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said: “The expansion of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition is a testament to the dedication of its leadership and our partners in law enforcement, city government, and of course, our communities. My office will continue to work hand in hand with each of these critical stakeholders to ensure that Midtown Manhattan is as safe and economically vibrant as we know it can be.”
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker said: “Our strategy for public safety is to build partnerships, and the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition is a great example of government, law enforcement, businesses, and the community coming together to solve problems. We are building on that progress by bringing even more voices to the table, all looking at the same map to find solutions that make a real difference. We all share the same goal of a safer, stronger, and more vibrant Midtown, and together we will deliver on that promise to the community.”
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine said: “Intense inter-agency coordination and collaboration is essential to address longstanding health, safety and quality of life issues. Expanding the midtown hub’s footprint will mean expanding its effectiveness and impact, a huge win for the area.”
New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal said: “I’m thrilled that DA Bragg and the Adams administration are expanding the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, after its initial success addressing quality of life issues in midtown Manhattan. The program, which will now extend from 45th street up to 52nd street, is unique because it brings together stakeholders from every aspect of our community to find common sense solutions to the problems we all want solved. This partnership, which combines the power of government agencies, community service groups, and mental health service providers, is working to ensure that all those in Midtown are getting the help they need while also enhancing the experience of anyone who lives and works here. The success of this program demonstrates that no problem is too large for New Yorkers to tackle when we listen to each other and work together.”
Assemblymember Tony Simone said: “I fully support the Manhattan District Attorney’s effort to expand the Midtown HUB further into Hell’s Kitchen. I walk our streets every day. I see with my own eyes the lives, families and communities that have been devastated by the intersection of addiction, homelessness, and mental health crises on our streets. The work of the Midtown HUB is critical in getting people in desperate need of care into the treatment they so desperately need.”
City Councilmember Erik Bottcher said: “By expanding the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition to include the residential blocks of Hell’s Kitchen, we’ll be strengthening public safety for our district through seamless interagency coordination. This collaborative approach between city agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations ensures that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively, addressing the unique needs of our residential areas. Together, we’re creating a safer, more cohesive environment where residents feel secure and supported, while also fostering trust and partnership within the community.”
Midtown Community Coalition Co-chairs Tom Harris, Times Square Alliance President; Barbara Blair, Garment District Alliance President; and Brian Weber, Midtown South Community Council President, said: “We are excited to build on the successes of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition and expand our area to cover up to West 59th Street. We welcome Delores Rubin, president of the Midtown North Precinct Council who is joining as a co-chair of the committee.”
Delores Rubin, Midtown North Precinct Community Council President and new co-chair said: “Midtown Community Improvement Coalition is bringing together City agencies, service provider organizations and community leaders all focused on improving conditions in the midtown area. This model has resulted in measurable progress so far across the Garment Center District and the Times Square Area. Westside residents north of these areas welcome the opportunity to address a variety of complex issues by having a seat at this table. Not all of the quality-of-life concerns raised at Midtown North Precinct Community Council meetings can be addressed by just NYPD. This collaborative effort to work across all these groups will hopefully lead to creative, lasting solutions for the problems we face in Midtown, particularly on the far west side. We are grateful to the Mayor’s Office and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office for expanding this model.”
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