More Nominee Personal Statements...
ADRIENNE FORD (full statement)
I am a lifelong resident of Manhattan Plaza, currently serving as Vice President of the MPTA and as the elected Democratic District Leader for Assembly District 75. I raised my twin sons, Austin and Aidan, in the building. Professionally, I am a producer and director in sports and entertainment television and a seven-time Emmy Award winner.
My mother, Betsy, was a teacher and costume designer for the American Ballet Theater and Broadway, and my father is a jazz musician. My background drives my commitment to protecting Manhattan Plaza residents' interests and the Hell's Kitchen community. Preserving our unique housing community and supporting tenants' rights, community spaces, and cultural events requires ongoing effort.
Together with Aleta and our team, I have worked with elected officials on events and policies that support our residents, including ongoing advocacy for exemptions and protections for our artist residents from Congestion Pricing and HOTMA implementation. We also successfully collaborated with Related ownership and elected officials to secure the maximum possible subsidy renewal.
As Vice President of the TA, I have secured funding for building-wide events, secured expanded space and funding for the Rodney Kirk Center, revitalized a community-led summer camp at low cost to parents, and implemented COVID-19 protections ahead of supply shortages. I am especially proud to have advocated for a dedicated staff position to manage our community events, now held by Irving Gonzalez, finally have a bathroom installed on the 3rd-floor plaza, and have dedicated security on the playground during busy play hours.
I carefully listen to our residents and work to move our collective goals forward. I value teamwork and am proud of what our team has accomplished together. I bring my organizational and leadership skills from work to our TA to keep our work, and the work of our committees, organized, effective, and growing. Many hands make light work! I hope to keep the TA evolving and working for the tenants. One of my near-term goals is to reduce the cost of the gym amenities to ensure they are truly accessible to our tenants. I also want to ensure quality home improvements are implemented. I can’t wait to celebrate 50 years with all of you.
I want to continue this work, and I hope to have your full support!
KATE AMENDOLA (full statement)
Hello, everyone, my name is Kate Amendola. And I love living here!
I moved to MP in 2015 and am now in my 11th year as a member of this wonderful community. Some of you may know me from the Seniors Committee, the Manhattan Plaza Choir, the Seniors Book Group, Dayle Patrick's fitness classes, the Alvin Ailey dance residencies, or as my neighbors around the way.
I'd also like you to know me as a candidate for 2nd Vice President on the MPTA Executive Committee. I'd love to represent you as part of a team of officers that advocates for the interests of all Manhattan Plaza residents.
Like many of you, I had a career in the performing arts. My area was costume design and construction and wardrobe supervision for film, Broadway, off-Broadway and dance. Manhattan Theatre Club was my home for 3 years during this period.
At a certain point I wanted a career change, so I landed a position at a multigenerational family foundation as the Executive Assistant to the President/CEO. For 18 years, I directly supported 6 of the 7 CEOs, retired in 2016, and then served as a consultant to the CEOs office for 10 years. It was at this foundation that I learned about committee structures, by-laws, and governance matters that inform how a Board of Trustees functions. I feel that this experience would be useful, valuable, and relevant should I be elected to the MPTA Executive Committee.
Thank you for your consideration!
PAUL SIEBOLD (full statement)
Good evening, neighbors. I’m Paul Siebold, a Manhattan Plaza resident since 1999. My husband, Mark Krieger, and I have shared this home for over 20 years. We’re raising Morgan, 15, and Cooper, 12 - an opportunity we couldn’t have afforded in our city without Manhattan Plaza. Our school journey includes Midtown West, Lab Middle School, and Morgan’s high school near Lincoln Center. Morgan is on the autism spectrum, making understanding especially personal: not every challenge is visible, and kindness shouldn’t require knowing someone’s story.
I’m a vice president at Rubenstein Public Relations, representing real estate clients globally, and owner of OffOff PR, supporting independent and developing theater in New York City and the region. Previously, I was an actor, singer, and dancer. Those experiences taught me to listen, bring perspectives together, and find common ground.
My aim is simple: to help us understand one another better so we can all enjoy living here more.
Our artists, families, pet owners, seniors, people with disabilities, and working professionals aren’t competing constituencies. We’re overlapping parts of one community.
If given the opportunity to serve, I’ll prioritize clear communication, opportunities for longtime and newer residents to be heard, and practical conversations about shared spaces. I’ll work with the team to take concerns seriously, explain decisions, follow through, and seek solutions beyond only the loudest voices.
I don’t have every answer, but I care about our home and will do the work. We don’t all have to live alike to live well together.
Thank you.
FAYE ARGENTINE (full statement)
Since moving here in 2013 I have happily served MP tenants as a member of the MPTA EC and RKC volunteer as my way of giving back to the community I cherish. MP Service: During “COVID time”: volunteered for tenant phone outreach, food deliveries, vaccine sign-up for 1000 seniors & later testing, EC COVID community event producon team (first Juneteenth/ talent share/pride events/MPTA developed summer youth program/ Halloween); MPTA EC Secretary 2014/15, Treasurer (Asst Treas) 2016/2019-present. Holiday Fund Committee 2017-2026. Block Festival Committee 2014-26. Oversaw MP income & savings double in both legal and operational accounts thru careful cash management while helping produce numerous tenant events and activities. Five years as lead volunteer for RKC Entertainment Desk. Professional Experience: Rered from 40+ years in management/ administration at large not-for-profit, then at major international bank in project and facilities management in real estate division overseeing property management staff in over 1-2 mio of space in multiple buildings
around NYC. Education: BA English/ Theatre. NYC resident since 1972.
So proud to be part of Team LaFargue for 10 years led by a young woman of vision and passion who has served MP as President since 2017!
LUIGI SCORCIA (full statement)
I’m running for Assistant Treasurer because Manhattan Plaza deserves careful stewardship, clear records, and honest communication about its finances. I bring an accounting background and experience serving as the MPTA’s Assistant Treasurer. I believe every member of our community deserves openness, fairness, and—above all—transparency. Service has been part of my life. I am a 9/11 first responder, a longtime SAG-AFTRA member, and a volunteer tax preparer with the Volunteer Income... more Tax Assistance (VITA) program at Actors’ Equity Association, helping individuals and families prepare their tax returns. I also serve on the Senior Committee and volunteer at our street fair. I’ve spent years showing up for people and for this community, and I will bring that same dedication to this role. If elected, I will work responsibly with the Treasurer and Executive Committee, listen to residents, and help ensure MPTA funds are handled carefully and reported clearly.