"I was happy to find your flyer on my door ...and would be happy to join your group and perhaps join forces...What has happened to our community could have never happened without the help of virtually every organization and political office around...Please let me know what you're up to and how I can help."
"I am writing to express my interest in participating in the Ludlow-Orchard Community Organization. As an Orchard Street resident, I'm outraged by some of the developments in the neighborhood, and you can count on my active participation in any initiatives the group would take to better the community."
"I have lived at xxx Ludlow for almost 12 years - and would like to be involved and be on your list."
"the thing with the constant film crews is another thing next to the constant noise of people screaming around all night. My son goes to a public school in the east village. If i would know that even a small amount of the money the city makes of these shoots would go to the schools in the neighbourhood - the children are being disturbed in their sleep because of flood lights and noise - i could see a point, but i doubt a cent of the money is coming back to the neighbourhood in a constructive way."
"We are Very concerned about the asbestos (at the building site at 176 Orchard)...[we both] have had lung conditions..."
"Please keep me posted about the developing community organization. This neighborhood is rapidly becoming utterly unlivable. Thanks"
(*We have kept residents names private. We would value any of your comments for this page as well - and let us know if we can use your name or if you prefer to have your comment used anonymously. There is strength in numbers, so join in and speak up!")
