BY SUSAN PALMER MARSHALL, PRESIDENT, CCBA | The Council of Chelsea Block Associations (CCBA) recently hosted its Summer Soirée at Ora La Casa de Las Flores (229 Ninth Avenue).

Delegates representing CCBA’s Member Block and Tenant Associations gathered with elected officials, their community liaisons, and invited guests for an evening of cocktails and conversation. Throughout the soirée, the room buzzed as attendees exchanged ideas, shared perspectives, and strengthened relationships in service of our community.

The beautifully appointed venue, adorned with flowers, created the perfect setting for attendees to connect and reconnect, reflecting the collaborative spirit that has long defined Chelsea and the enduring partnerships that help preserve our neighborhood’s vitality and quality of life.

ABOUT CCBA | The Council of Chelsea Block Associations brings together fifteen Block Associations and three Tenant Associations representing the district bounded by the north side of West 14th Street, the south side of West 30th Street, the west side of Sixth Avenue, and the east side of 12th Avenue.

As the umbrella organization for its Member Associations, CCBA serves as their collective voice on matters of shared concern, working to ensure that development is responsible, community needs are prioritized, and residents have a voice in the decisions that shape Chelsea’s future.

To connect with one of our Member Block Associations, learn more about forming a new Block Association, or contact CCBA, please visit our Contact Page. 

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