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Niebuhr Neighbors / the Reinhold Niebuhr Neighborhood Association Our mission is to promote quality of life near Reinhold Niebuhr Place (120th bw Broadway and Riverside Dr.) and the principles of Reinhold Niebuhr. No. Like ·

NIEBUHR NEIGHBORS FAQ/ MANIFESTO

*How do I become a member of NN? Basic membership is free at this time. You may signify your affiliation by following NN's page on Facebook. Premium membership which denotes full WWND vetting and allegiance to NN principles (including block voting) is by invitation only and is charged at competitive rates commensurate with experience.

*What are the requirements of being a member of NN? We are frequently asked do I have to be a scholar of Reinhold Niebuhr in order to be part of NN. Many of our members and even founders have never read a word by him or about him and know only what they remember from cocktail parties. There is also a lot of confusion among the members and leaders between Niebuhr and Bonhoeffer. And Tyllik.

*How is NN governed? NN is governed through pure democracy at convenings of the NN council. Outside of these convenings, NN members are expected to uphold all statements and actions of the NN Executive without dissent or interrupting.

*What are some of NN's recent campaigns and victories? Just to name a few:
- NN has reduced smoking in the neighborhood by 18%.
- NN defeated efforts to turn Grant's Tomb into an indoor soccer arena for the field team of the Philly Wizards.
- Christmas tree pick up regardless of religion.
- NN convenes the annual invitation-only Inter-Street Corner Games /Dialogue(s) (aka "Intersectionals") featuring the major institutions in the neighborhood. (To be considered for major institution status, please contact NN.)

*What are some of NN's current priorities and campaigns? Just to name a few:
- What Would Niebuhr Do (WWND)?
- Opposing litter, dirt, foliage, and dirty snow on the streets.
- Addressing the vicinity's severe wind.
- Opposing cigarette smoking but supporting e-cigarettes.(FN)
- What to do about Grant's Tomb.

*Who are some of NN's unusual allies or opponents?

- Descendants of Ulysses S. Grant
- Numerous Bonhoeffer associations (both pro and anti Bonhoeffer)
- The 116th and Claremont Neighborhood Association (aka our rivals)
- NYU
- East River

*Does NN exercise its power to influence politics? No, NN is adamantly not involved in politics except to the degree it affects the quality of life in our neighborhood or the principles of Reinhold Niebuhr. NN does intend to meet with all the candidates for president. Also, NN members vote as a block in all elections. (FN) NN is adamantly opposed to regular cigarette smoking and "Big To***co". NN's support of e-cigarettes is in no way influenced by financial support it receives from the e-cigarette industry.

09/30/2026

Niebuhrs Neighbors has taken the extremely difficult decision to oppose in the strongest possible terms Mark Ruffalo and possibly Eli Northrup. Ruffalo does not support air rights. Or progress generally. He won't shut up about this church that the church wants to tear down and sell to a developer ($ching$ching$). We're on the fence about Northrup only because of the high cringe video he made about the whole thing just to get on air with Ruffalo. It starts with Northrup running down the street (loser), then he Facetimes Ruffalo. The premise is that Ruffalo asked him to run to this corner in front of the church because it was urgent. Not sure why Ruffalo couldn't come by to do the video in person. Maybe he's afraid of Northrup? Oh no, wait, they waste 10 seconds of the video explaining why Ruffalo can't be there, before the most awkward segue ever to hit the airwaves. Can't even type it out here without dying. It gets good for awhile until you realize you're bored and then, whop!, spikes cringe again. BUT THEN there's a really interesting cinematic move that we don't think has ever been done before -- Ruffalo asks that Northrup turn him (i.e., the front of the phone) towards the people... aka us watching the video...and Rufallo addresses us directly as the camera zooms in to consume the whole screen of the phone and then BECOME THE SCREEN. He reiterates his passionate unconvincing plea. Throughout we feel the pulsing energy of the Boston Pops orchestra suite, running us down the river like a whitewater raft. Then we're split screen with Northrup up top -- his ill-fitting collared shirt and public defender chic sportscoat -- and Ruffalo on bottom. They intersperse their final messages to us, one speaks, then the other, then back to the other, etc. Hat tip to the audio editing, which is also Academy Award quality. It finishes with a joke that, if we hadn't nearly flat-lined from cringe, wouldn't have been so terrible. But really at this point, you're just relieved to have survived the whole thing. Mamdani, Eli is not. Also, Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this church! https://www.instagram.com/reels/Daxqj3wxzO9/

Niebuhrs Neighbors wishes a big WELCOME TO THE NIEBUHRHOOD! to THE 5,000 RESIDENTS OF THE BRAND NEW COLUMBIA DORM AVE ...
08/22/2026

Niebuhrs Neighbors wishes a big WELCOME TO THE NIEBUHRHOOD! to THE 5,000 RESIDENTS OF THE BRAND NEW COLUMBIA DORM AVE / Columbia University School of General Studies!

Looking to get involved in effective political action within a two block radius? Look no further! Join Niebuhrs Neighbors. Our mission is to promote both the quality of life near Reinhold Niebuhr Place and the principles of Reinhold Niebuhr. (Reinhold Niebuhr Place is 120th Street from Broadway to Riverside Drive, which was his favorite part of 120th.)

08/22/2026

At our next General Assembly, Niebuhrs Neighbors will be debating a new policy platform supporting more aggressive use of air rights in the niebuhrhood. Please consider this the public comment period.

Oman? More like Oh MAN YESSSS!!!!!
06/27/2026

Oman? More like Oh MAN YESSSS!!!!!

Oman will implement the fifth phase of its ban on single-use plastic shopping bags on July 1, 2026, as part of a broader effort to curb pollution and protect the country’s environment and wildlife.The measure forms part of Oman’s ongoing plan to reduce waste from single-use plastics and....

Well, I'll say this. He would not be happy with the bags-in-trees situation. Despite the improvements.
06/27/2026

Well, I'll say this. He would not be happy with the bags-in-trees situation. Despite the improvements.

Democratic values must be actively cultivated and defended, or they will be captured and deformed.

Niebuhrs Neighbors ACTION! was out in force again this year to end the scourge of bike racing. Fan-favorite chants inclu...
06/27/2026

Niebuhrs Neighbors ACTION! was out in force again this year to end the scourge of bike racing. Fan-favorite chants included: "Bike riding - yes! . . . Bike RACING- NO!!" "Dress More Appropriately!" and [while covering ears] "Stop the whistling!!!'

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