Publisher’s Letter (Issue n.3)
Dear Readers,
It’s that time of year when I take inventory of the world around and the vibrant neighborhood I call home. I want to convey my heartfelt gratitude for this thriving community that attracts creative likeminded individuals, businesses, and organizations who come together to make it a destination as well as a home. I am thrilled with the launch of NOMAD Magazine, a unique publication that shines a bright and informative light on our neighborhood for all to see.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the three organizations that work together to steward and cultivate our neighborhood:
- Madison Square Park Conservancy, which preserves our stunning park as a modern-day oasis for all seasons.
- Flatiron NoMad Partnership, which is committed to maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and vibrancy of our neighborhood.
- The NoMad Alliance, a nonprofit group that supports our local businesses and community at large.
I am also grateful for the selfless, giving people of NoMad, including the remarkable nonprofit organizations that tirelessly serve our neediest children and families of our community, New York City, and the world:
- Heavenly HARVST, founded by John Doherty of Blackbarn
- New Alternatives for Children (NAC) founded by Arlene Goldsmith
- World Central Kitchen, founded by José Andrés of Zatinya
I am grateful, too, to be at the intersection of the past and the future where the rich history of Tin Pan Alley pulses within our neighborhood via live outdoor jazz and music concerts from the Jazz Gallery on the NoMad Piazza, in Madison Square Park, on the Flatiron Plaza, and still on 28th Street’s Tin Pan Alley in front of The Ritz.
Above all, I am thankful for the people who make up the heart and soul of NoMad. This includes our exceptional creative teams at NOMAD Magazine and The NoMad Alliance, and our wider community.
Lastly, as I consider the stark contrast between our lives in NoMad and the challenges faced by others around the world, I continue to remain hopeful and grateful.
Most of all, I wish you a warm and wonderful season filled with peace, joy, and love,
Leslie Spira Lopez
Founder and President, The NoMad Alliance