Mel Wymore

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! If you know anyone on the Upper West Side, tell them to VOTE NOW for the most qualified, compassionate, and loving person I know! I love you... Mom! melwymore.com

Today we stand with, honor, and remember all those who lost their lives on September 11th, sixteen years ago. We also must remember the work left to do. This week, 156 names are being added to the Memorial Wallfirst responders who died from illnesses contracted while working in the buildings and on The Pile. As we mourn the dead, we must also serve the living heroes who risked their own health in order to save others.

The Upper West Side has 131 empty storefronts. It's time we do something about it. Thanks to Upper West Sider Avery Kim for putting together this video.

Lots of volunteers out talking to neighbors and more coming every minute! We feel the energy out on the street - do you? We need your help to take this community-driven campaign to the finish line.

We can ensure that the Upper West Side remains an incredible, wonderful place to live for years to come. But to do it, we have recalibrate our laws so we put our community first.