2025 Candidate Forum: City Council District 4

Presented by Carnegie Hill Neighbors

Thursday, May 29, 2025 7 PM

Virtual

NYC Council Members are responsible for proposing, debating, and voting on local laws and the city budget. They also advocate for constituents’ needs, help resolve local issues, and oversee city agencies to ensure they’re serving the community effectively.

Council Member Keith Powers currently represents New York City’s Council District 4, which includes Manhattan’s East Side and Midtown. With term limits preventing him from running again, the seat is now open - presenting us with an important opportunity to hear directly from the new candidates.

Carnegie Hill Neighbors is hosting a virtual forum to give our community a chance to hear directly from the candidates. Candidates slated to participate include:

Vanessa Aronson, Faith Bondy, Virginia Maloney, Rachel Storch, Lukas Florczak, and Ben Wetzler.

Register to join us on Zoom and learn where they stand on the issues that matter most to our neighborhood. Have a question you’d like to ask? Submit it in advance using the registration form.

Election Resources and Information:

• New York City's 4th City Council District encompasses a significant portion of Manhattan's East Side, including parts of the Upper East Side and Carnegie Hill. Specifically, within Carnegie Hill, District 4 covers areas generally bounded by East 86th Street to East 96th Street, from Fifth Avenue eastward to Lexington Avenue. 
• Find out who represents you by visiting mygovnyc.org
• Early voting will take place from Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, June 22. 
• Request an Absentee Ballot if you are out of state during the election.
• Find Your Poll Site and view a Sample Ballot
• Register to vote / check voter registration status

Make your voice heard by testifying at the upcoming

City Planning Commission Public Hearing

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10 AM

120 Broadway

(City Planning Hearing Room, Lower Concourse) 

Northwell Health’s proposal to redevelop Lenox Hill Hospital calls for a major upzoning to build a 436-foot tower on Lexington Avenue—out of scale with the area's historic, low-rise character and more than double the height allowed by zoning. You can attend the upcoming City Planning Commission Public Hearing on Wednesday to weigh in on Lenox Hill Hospital redevelopment plan to weigh in.

Can't make it in person?

• You can submit written testimony by visiting this website.
• Instructions for testifying via video conferencing will be posted on nyc.gov/engage one hour in advance of the hearing.
• If you do not wish to testify but would like to watch the hearing via livestream, please visit bit.ly/NYCPlanningStream.

For further details, refer to the Joint Statement issued by FRIENDS of the Upper East Side, co-written by FRIENDS, CHN and several other community organizations.

From candles to coloring books, our collection supports the community you love.

NYC Small Business Month Expo

May 29, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Center 415, 415 5th Avenue, Manhattan

Small business owners of all stages, industries, and boroughs will be able to access free services from 100+ city programs, agencies, and partners in one place.

 Register here.

Virtual Rat Academy

This free two-hour course is open to anyone who wants to learn about rat management.

Virtual Rat Academy

• Monday, June 30, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Virtual Rat Academy for Community Gardeners

• Tuesday, July 29, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cocktails and Jewels 

May 29, 2025 from 6-9pm.

75 East 93rd Street, 2nd Floor

Join Maxim Dimitriy for an exclusive jewelry showcase featuring his designs—where timeless elegance meets modern artistry. Discover one-of-a-kind pieces that blend craftsmanship and creativity in every detail.

RSVP to info@maximdimitriy.com

Support Our Work

Your donation to Carnegie Hill Neighbors helps preserve the character, safety, and beauty of our beloved neighborhood. Every contribution supports our mission to protect historic landmarks, care for our trees, and build community on the Upper East Side.

Thank you for your generosity.

Community Resources

For Members

CHN office - Free notary services (as available), e-recycling small electronics (phones, cords, mice, disks, etc.)

Email info@chneighbors.org for more information

Volunteer with CHN 

Help with occasional mailings, garden clean ups, and sidewalk clean ups. Grab a friend, a coffee, and come over. Email info@chneighbors.org or call the office to be added to our volunteer list.

Quality of Life Concerns

Email info@chneighbors.org and call 3-1-1 to report an issue. Download the 3-1-1 app as well.

Local Police, Fire and Elected Officials

19th Precinct: (212) 452-0600 or click here for the website

23rd Precinct: (212) 860-6411 or click here for the website

FDNY Engine 22/Ladder 13/Battalion 10 - 159 East 85th Street

City Council Members

District 4 - Keith Powers: kpowers@council.nyc.gov or 212.818.0580

District 5 - Julie Menin: jmenin@council.nyc.gov or 212.860.1950

US Representative

Jerry Nadler - 212.367.7350

Carnegie Hill Neighbors

212.996.5520

info@chneighbors.org

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