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Waning Days of a Welcoming Presence: Seventh Ave. Stalwart elmo to Close, Come March 13

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Mere coincidence, ominous sign of the…

This Week In & Around Chelsea: March 9-15, 2026

Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): hasing Rainbows |…

Ralph’s Return is the Right Kind of ‘Ice’

It happened on Wednesday, March 4, with little fanfare but…

National Oreo Day Done Right, at Site of Iconic Treat’s Creation

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Chelsea Market’s proud history as a…

This Week In & Around Chelsea: March 2-8, 2026

Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Community Board Application…

Local Businesses Endorsed by D3 Candidate Lindsey Boylan

A Special Election scheduled for April 28, 2026 will fill…

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Waning Days of a Welcoming Presence: Seventh Ave. Stalwart elmo to Close, Come March 13

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Mere coincidence, ominous sign of the times, or a little bit of both: Draw your own conclusions…

Posted on March 9, 2026No Comment

This Week In & Around Chelsea: March 9-15, 2026

Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): hasing Rainbows | Protect Our Community and Prepare for ICE: A Free Training Session…

Posted on March 9, 2026No Comment

Ralph’s Return is the Right Kind of ‘Ice’

It happened on Wednesday, March 4, with little fanfare but much cause for celebration: After a long winter when “Closed for…

Posted on March 6, 2026No Comment

National Oreo Day Done Right, at Site of Iconic Treat’s Creation

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Chelsea Market’s proud history as a groundbreaking food hall has bestowed many claims to fame upon the…

Posted on March 5, 2026No Comment

This Week In & Around Chelsea: March 2-8, 2026

Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Community Board Application Period Extended Through March 6 | The March Full Board Meeting…

Posted on March 2, 2026No Comment

Arts

Show Show Show, Go Go Go: Three to See, on City Stages

Theater Roundup by Scott Stiffler Ulster American at the…

Posted on March 9, 2026No Comment

During Black History Month, Exhibitions to Admire and Inspire

Note: The following, having originally published here, is reprinted with…

Posted on February 11, 2026No Comment

Reverend Billy & Choir Return to NYC, Righteously Irreverent as Ever

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Some people practice religion by parking…

Posted on December 6, 2025No Comment

Autumn: A Cycle of Life That Mirrors Our Lives

Autumn: A Cycle of Life That Mirrors Our Lives By…

Posted on November 25, 2025No Comment

This Week in Chelsea

LGBTQ+

Waning Days of a Welcoming Presence: Seventh Ave. Stalwart elmo to Close, Come March 13

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Mere coincidence, ominous sign of the times, or a little bit of both: Draw your own conclusions about last week’s announcement that beloved restaurant/lounge…

Posted on March 9, 2026No Comment

On Steps of City Hall, ‘Trans Joy’ Celebrated Tangible Advances Backed by 2026 Budget

CHARLI BATTERSBY | At the end of June’s Pride Month, the New York City Council adopted the upcoming budget for 2026. Among the $112 billion dollar budget are…

Posted on August 22, 2025No Comment

Provincetown Report: Who Rules The Drag Roost in The Queer Resort?

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Provincetown, Massachusetts is a mixed (but heavily queer) resort town with lobsters, beaches, and lots of tucking and plucking, the prime season running through…

Posted on August 12, 2025No Comment

‘Wonderlanadu’ Mixed Burlesque & Rollerskate for a Perfect Date Night

BY CHARLI BATTERSBY | There are quite a few hip places clustered together in Bushwick, so that a dedicated adventurer could plan out an evening of carefully-timed venue-hoping.…

Posted on August 11, 2025No Comment

Opinion

Brace Yourself for The Political Year in Review: Where Were the Epstein Files?

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | The year is not really over until Lizzo sings (in an old video, of…

Posted on December 29, 2025No Comment

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Toy Fair 2025 Touted the Many Must-Have Playthings of Tomorrow

BY CHARLI BATTERSBY | It has been a year…

Posted on March 7, 2025

‘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

Waning Days of a Welcoming Presence: Seventh Ave. Stalwart elmo to Close, Come March 13

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Mere coincidence, ominous sign of…

Posted on March 9, 2026

On Steps of City Hall, ‘Trans Joy’ Celebrated Tangible Advances Backed by 2026 Budget

CHARLI BATTERSBY | At the end of June’s Pride…

Posted on August 22, 2025

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

Show Show Show, Go Go Go: Three to See, on City Stages

Theater Roundup by Scott Stiffler Ulster American at…

Posted on March 9, 2026

Provincetown Report: Who Rules The Drag Roost in The Queer Resort?

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Provincetown, Massachusetts is a mixed…

Posted on August 12, 2025

Report: Drama Desk Awards Bring Out The Broadway Glitterati

ChelseaCommunityNews.com (CCNews) is an independent online newspaper providing news,…

Posted on June 2, 2025

REVIEW ROUNDUP: ‘Dead Outlaw,’ ‘Pirates! The Penzance Musical’ & ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Take Over Broadway

ChelseaCommunityNews.com (CCNews) is an independent online newspaper providing news,…

Posted on April 27, 2025

Theater

Show Show Show, Go Go Go: Three to See, on City Stages

Theater Roundup by Scott Stiffler Ulster American at the Irish Repertory Theatre / Molly “Equality” Dykeman in Bushes are Bloomin’ / / TOSOS…

Posted on March 9, 2026No Comment

Provincetown Report: Who Rules The Drag Roost in The Queer Resort?

BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Provincetown, Massachusetts is a mixed (but heavily queer) resort town with lobsters, beaches, and lots of tucking and plucking, the…

Posted on August 12, 2025No Comment

Report: Drama Desk Awards Bring Out The Broadway Glitterati

ChelseaCommunityNews.com (CCNews) is an independent online newspaper providing news, arts, events, and opinion content to Manhattan’s Chelsea community and its adjacent areas. That free…

Posted on June 2, 2025No Comment

REVIEW ROUNDUP: ‘Dead Outlaw,’ ‘Pirates! The Penzance Musical’ & ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Take Over Broadway

ChelseaCommunityNews.com (CCNews) is an independent online newspaper providing news, arts, events, and opinion content to Manhattan’s Chelsea community and its adjacent areas. That free…

Posted on April 27, 2025No Comment

Community Activities

Notice of Special Election

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to provisions of Section 25(b)(1) of the Charter of the City of New York, notice is hereby given that a special election will…

Posted on March 2, 2026No Comment

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