named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Environmental Impact Review Initiative
Filed lawsuit compelling the city to conduct an environmental impact study on the Open Restaurants program, resulting in a court ruling in favor of the plaintiffs.
Open Restaurants Opposition Campaign
Organizes legal action and public advocacy to oppose the permanent adoption of NYC's Open Restaurants program, demanding environmental review and protection of residential quality of life.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Advocates for a West Side surface tramwayChampions the construction of a surface tramway along the West Side to fill an 80-year gap in NYC’s subway network at lower cost than underground alternatives.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocates for tenant rights at West Village HousesRepresents and defends the interests of tenants living in West Village Houses through organized advocacy efforts.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Engages in broad community advocacy on urban issuesAdvocates on a range of issues including community policing, small business support, affordable and supportive housing, homeless services, food security, accessibility, and public space preservation.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts community events for residentsPlans and conducts events that bring together residents of the West Village Houses to strengthen community ties.
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Constitutional and Government Accountability Litigation 1 activity
- Organizes legal action and litigation on urban policy issuesFiles lawsuits and retains legal counsel to challenge city programs, including litigation to block permanent expansion of the Open Restaurants program and to compel an Environmental Impact Study on the program, achieving a favorable court ruling.
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Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
- Produces reports on changes in daily life in the West VillageGenerates ongoing reports documenting shifts in neighborhood conditions and quality of life over the past four years.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Provides a resident-led platform for neighborhood advocacyOffers a forum for residents to collectively advocate on issues affecting the West Village, including housing, public space, and quality of life.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocates for noise reduction and responsible alcohol licensingOpposes excessive issuance of liquor licenses and supports reasonable operating hours for restaurants, bars, and clubs to reduce noise and improve neighborhood quality of life.
- Monitors outdoor dining applications in NYCTracks the number and distribution of outdoor dining applications in Community Board 2 and across New York City to inform advocacy positions.
- Organizes protests against permanent outdoor dining structuresPlanned and participated in a protest on June 9, 2021, opposing the city’s decision to make outdoor dining permanent without community input.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$13
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$13100%
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expenses
Total expenses$560
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balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$0
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -31.6%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Chuck Schumer Government — Addressed in an open letter regarding opposition to the permanent Open Restaurants program.
- City of New York Government — Engaged in advocacy and legal efforts related to city policies on outdoor dining and public space use.
- City of New York Government — Subject of legal action to compel an Environmental Impact Study on the Open Restaurants Program.
- Department of Buildings Government — Coordinates with the agency on building regulations and development compliance.
- Department of Environmental Protection Government — Works with the agency on environmental and quality-of-life issues in the neighborhood.
- Division of Consumer Affairs and Worker Protection Government — Collaborates on consumer and worker protection issues affecting the neighborhood.
- FDNY Partner — Coordinates with the Fire Department of New York on community safety matters.
- Landmarks Preservation Commission Government — Engages with the commission to preserve the historic character of the West Village.
- Manhattan Community Board 2 Partner — Coordinates with the community board to advance neighborhood goals.
- Michael Sussman Partner — Attorney retained to lead legal action against the city's Open Restaurants program.
- NYPD Partner — Cooperates with the New York Police Department on community policing initiatives.
- New York City Department of Transportation Government — Cited through statements by Commissioner Polly Trottenberg regarding the Open Restaurants program.
- New York State Liquor Authority Government — Engages with the authority to oppose excessive alcohol licensing in the neighborhood.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Centered Urbanismmethodology: community-centered urbanismBy applying Jane Jacobs’ principles to guide development advocacy, we produce more resilient and diverse neighborhoods because urban policies rooted in local needs protect small businesses and prevent displacement caused by top-down planning.
- Democratic Advocacy for Public Spacemethodology: democratic-process-advocacyBy challenging permanent changes to public space implemented without inclusive community processes, we produce more equitable urban policies because decisions made democratically better reflect long-term neighborhood needs and prevent privatization of public assets.
- Legal and Environmental Accountabilitymethodology: legal advocacyBy using legal action to compel environmental reviews of city programs, we produce greater transparency and accountability in urban development because mandated review processes create opportunities for public input and limit unchecked administrative power.