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For Black History Month: Singing the Praises of Vocalist Dinah Washington

BY TRAV S. D. | Jazz and pop vocalist Dinah…

This Week In & Around Chelsea: February 17-23, 2025

Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): 13th Precinct Community…

New Pres. Sees CCBA Achieving ‘Real Results’ via ‘Steady Engagement and Strategic Pressure’

Comprised of 15 Block Associations and 4 Tenant Associations covering…

Grand Reopening of Henry & The Lions Gives Community a Taste of ‘American Comfort Cuisine’

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE GRAND REOPENING OF Henry & The…

This Week In & Around Chelsea: February 10-16, 2025

Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Democratic Candidate Forum…

‘I Think I Have the Best Job on Broadway!’ — Lesli Margherita (‘Gypsy’) at BroadwayCon 2025

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Imagine New York Comic Con—with panel…

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For Black History Month: Singing the Praises of Vocalist Dinah Washington

BY TRAV S. D. | Jazz and pop vocalist Dinah Washington (Ruth Lee Jones, 1924-1963) started out singing and playing piano…

Posted on February 20, 2025No Comment

This Week In & Around Chelsea: February 17-23, 2025

Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): 13th Precinct Community Council / 10th Precinct Sector B Build the Block Meeting /…

Posted on February 18, 2025No Comment

New Pres. Sees CCBA Achieving ‘Real Results’ via ‘Steady Engagement and Strategic Pressure’

Comprised of 15 Block Associations and 4 Tenant Associations covering 79 blocks, the Council of Chelsea Block Associations (CCBA) works, they…

Posted on February 14, 2025No Comment

Grand Reopening of Henry & The Lions Gives Community a Taste of ‘American Comfort Cuisine’

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE GRAND REOPENING OF Henry & The Lions Thursday, February 13, 5pm to 9pm At 405 West 23rd…

Posted on February 11, 2025No Comment

This Week In & Around Chelsea: February 10-16, 2025

Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Democratic Candidate Forum / Cosmic Con NY / Manhattan Community Board Applicationn/ Art Exhibitsat…

Posted on February 10, 2025No Comment

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For Black History Month: Singing the Praises of Vocalist Dinah Washington

BY TRAV S. D. | Jazz and pop vocalist Dinah…

Posted on February 20, 2025No Comment

‘I Think I Have the Best Job on Broadway!’ — Lesli Margherita (‘Gypsy’) at BroadwayCon 2025

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Imagine New York Comic Con—with panel…

Posted on February 10, 2025No Comment

For Black History Month: The Hyers Sisters, Pathbreaking Singers & Actors

BY TRAV S.D. | For Black History Month, a brief…

Posted on February 6, 2025No Comment

“You Should Be A Documentary!” Here’s Why I’m Not

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | As a professional talking head, I’m…

Posted on January 27, 2025No Comment

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New York Comic Con Returns, with New Features and Old Familiar Numbers

BY CHARLI BATTERSBY | The subway ride home from New York Comic Con (NYCC) is always an adventure. The 7 train leaves from Hudson Yards, half a block…

Posted on October 30, 2024No Comment

Eight Jukebox Musicals I Pray We Never See

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Like an embarrassing itch, Broadway jukebox musicals just won’t seem to go away. Whether they tell the life story of the musical artist whose…

Posted on October 29, 2024No Comment

Honey is Our Hero: Drag’s Davenport Mines the Marrow of Many Genres, in ‘Comic Controversy’

Theamatically tied to—and indeed, inspired by—November 17-20’s New York Comic Con (NYCC), the new show from singer, adult content creator, perpetually perceptive writer, continuously compelling live presence, and…

Posted on October 18, 2024No Comment

10 Times I Said ‘Bad Words’ in Public! F*ck!

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | I vividly remember seeing films with my parents when I was a kid and becoming confused when a harsh word was said by an…

Posted on September 20, 2024No Comment

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Guest Opinion: Breaking Housing Records and Giving New Yorkers a Key to their Future

BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Since day one of our administration, building housing and bringing down the…

Posted on February 20, 2025No Comment

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‘Treats in the Streets’ Made Meatpacking District the Destination for Costumed Kids & Dressed-Up Dogs

TEXT BY SCOTT STIFFLER / PHOTOS BY IRI GRECO,…

Posted on October 25, 2024

Willed Into Existence by Persistent Insistence, Chelsea Green Park Passes the Five-Year Mark

Note: This look at Chelsea Green’s history incorporates previous…

Posted on July 28, 2024

July 12-14, West Side Fest is a ‘Free-for-All’ at a Who’s Who of Vaunted Chelsea Venues

NOTE: Rain plans are up to each organization. Check…

Posted on July 11, 2024

Spring Plantings Prepped Clement Clarke Moore Park for Picturesque Succeeding Season

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Spring spruce-up efforts at Clement…

Posted on June 3, 2024

New York Comic Con Returns, with New Features and Old Familiar Numbers

BY CHARLI BATTERSBY | The subway ride home from…

Posted on October 30, 2024

Eight Jukebox Musicals I Pray We Never See

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Like an embarrassing itch, Broadway…

Posted on October 29, 2024

Good Work Grows on You: Scenes from the Chelsea Garden Club Tour

PHOTOS & CAPTIONS BY MISSY ADAMS | Last week,…

Posted on September 1, 2021

Community Contacts

PLEASE EXCUSE OUR APPEARANCE (or more accurately, our lack…

Posted on April 21, 2019

This Week & Beyond, Multiple Opportunities to Meet with Chelsea’s 10th & 13th Precincts

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Members of the general public with questions…

Posted on October 17, 2022

Mask Distribution, Graffiti Mitigation Among 10th Precinct’s COVID-Era Efforts

Normally held on the last Wednesday of the month,…

Posted on May 28, 2020

10th Precinct Leader Notes Pandemic’s Impact on Protocols, Public Safety, Crime Stats

Normally held on the last Wednesday of the month,…

Posted on April 29, 2020

10th Precinct Community Council Notes Uptick in Robbery, Larceny Crimes

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Confrontation risks escalation; windows have…

Posted on February 7, 2020

‘I Think I Have the Best Job on Broadway!’ — Lesli Margherita (‘Gypsy’) at BroadwayCon 2025

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Imagine New York Comic Con—with…

Posted on February 10, 2025

For Black History Month: The Hyers Sisters, Pathbreaking Singers & Actors

BY TRAV S.D. | For Black History Month, a…

Posted on February 6, 2025

REVIEW: ‘Death Becomes Her’ is a Diva Smackdown Musical That’s Camp Heaven

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Women’s issues are prominently being…

Posted on November 21, 2024

Honey is Our Hero: Drag’s Davenport Mines the Marrow of Many Genres, in ‘Comic Controversy’

Theamatically tied to—and indeed, inspired by—November 17-20’s New York…

Posted on October 18, 2024

Theater

‘I Think I Have the Best Job on Broadway!’ — Lesli Margherita (‘Gypsy’) at BroadwayCon 2025

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Imagine New York Comic Con—with panel discussions, contests, and merch–but only with Broadway stars. That pretty much describes my ultimate…

Posted on February 10, 2025No Comment

For Black History Month: The Hyers Sisters, Pathbreaking Singers & Actors

BY TRAV S.D. | For Black History Month, a brief introduction to the Hyers Sisters—pathbreaking black singers and actors whom I only just learned about…

Posted on February 6, 2025No Comment

REVIEW: ‘Death Becomes Her’ is a Diva Smackdown Musical That’s Camp Heaven

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Women’s issues are prominently being felt, particularly the appalling way that society tends to treat them as obsolete when they…

Posted on November 21, 20241 Comment

Honey is Our Hero: Drag’s Davenport Mines the Marrow of Many Genres, in ‘Comic Controversy’

Theamatically tied to—and indeed, inspired by—November 17-20’s New York Comic Con (NYCC), the new show from singer, adult content creator, perpetually perceptive writer, continuously…

Posted on October 18, 2024No Comment

Community Activities

Hungry to Help: Cooking Demo Has Volunteers Signing on with The Chelsea Giving Kitchen

BY MOUSSIE FRIEDMAN with Photos Courtesy of The Chelsea Shul | November 12, 2024: More than 100 people gathered at The Chelsea Hall event space (236 W. 23rd…

Posted on November 29, 2024No Comment

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