Advocacy
St. Vartan Park Conservancy was launched in 2022 to act “on behalf of the public to improve St. Vartan Park and its surrounding community.” We are reflecting this mission by joining affiliate Manhattan East Community Association in leading or otherwise championing community advocacy campaigns.
Below are links to Conservancy newsletter items published about some of the campaigns.
Open First Avenue MTA Triangular Green Space to Public
Day to Show Need for Green Access Near Park | April 3, 2024
Coalition Strengthens for First Avenue Green | November 10, 2023
Plan to Open and Steward MTA Parcel Expands | November 10, 2023
Senator Joins Conservancy to Hear Community | August 26, 2023
Conservancy Advocacy Campaigns Tracked | August 8, 2023
Senator and Conservancy Work to Access Green | July 14, 2023
Campaign to Open MTA Green Space Grows | March 15, 2023
Questions Rise After MTA Blocks Nature Access | February 3, 2023
Elected Officials Move to Open Green Near Park | January 9, 2023
Advocacy for Inclusivity and Equity to Hold Firm | December 22, 2022
Conservancy Gains Support to Open Green | October 6, 2022
Turn Lot at 34th Street and East River Into Park
Funds Allocated to Open River Space to Public | July 28, 2023
Replacing Parking Lot with Park Would Aid Cyclists | February 7, 2023
Conservancy Champions Proposed River Park | January 23, 2023
Launch 24/7 Public-Access AED Pilot Program
Conservancy-Seeded AED Program Gets the Votes | June 27, 2023
Conservancy Elevates AED Plan for Community | June 9, 2023
Bring Open Street to East 36th Street on North Side of Park
Community Eyes Return of Open Street at Park | October 25, 2022