BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Recent rallies held outside of Vanderbilt University’s West Chelsea campus came to a full stop last week–but protesters could return, say previous participants. The decisive factor in determining how to move forward hinges on whether expextations have been met by one week out from the events of Tuesday, April 7–when construction […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Early Voting begins this weekend, for the NYC Council District 3 (CD3) Special Election scheduled for April 28. Four candidates on the ballot are competing for the Council seat left vacant in early February, by the departure of Erik Bottcher (now serving as a NYS Senator). Whether the winner is Leslie […]
Here’s What’s Happening This Week…and Beyond (in order of appearance): Pick of the Week / 2026 Congressional Art Competition: Entries Accepted Through Friday, April 24 / Curating America: Art, Society, and Influence / Naughty Bits / Friends of Chelsea Green’s Call for Vendors / Know Your Rights PICK OF THE WEEK (a few weeks from […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Does your local library lack proper HVAC? Is that park by the waterside overdue to be revitalized? Would the trees seen on your daily routine rally, if only for some protective fencing? If you’re a NYC resident who answered “Yes” to any of these scenarios, know that the funding they require […]
Here’s What’s Happening This Week…and Beyond (in order of appearance): 2026 Congressional Art Competition: Entries Accepted Through Friday, April 24 /Curating America: Art, Society, and Influence / Get Together with Chelsea Neighbors United / Know Your Rights 2026 Congressional Art Competition: Entries Accepted Through Friday, April 24 | It’s been happening at this time of […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | The 400 block of West 21st Street has seen a series of recent protests organized by union labor. Whistles piercing the morning air, group chants conveying demands, and fair wage talking points peppered with profanity appear to have achieved the desired effect of being seen and heard. Now they’re hoping they’ll […]
“Trump wants to rule over us as a tyrant. But this is America, and power belongs to the people–not to wannabe kings or their billionaire cronies,” said No Kings organizers, prior to the nationwide action of March 28, 2026, whose collective voice declared “loud and clear: No Kings.” What’s next? Find out by clicking here […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Easter Egg Hunt / 10th Precinct Community Council / Coffee & Construction / Chelsea Neighbors United: ICE Out of Our Park / Coffee & Conversations / West Side Community Fund: Spring 2026 Grant Cycle | E-Waste + Textiles Recycling Day MARCH 25 DEADLINE TO RSVP to Easter Egg […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | With three names recently removed after successful petition challenges, four candidates remain on the ballot for the NYC Council District 3 (CD3) Special Election scheduled for April 28 (Early Voting, April 18-26). They’re competing for the Council seat left vacant last month by the departure of Erik Bottcher, now serving as […]
The Irish Repertory Theatre Presents the American Premiere of ULSTER AMERICAN BY DAVID IRELAND / DIRECTED BY CIARÁN O’REILLY STARRING MATTHEW BRODERICK, GERALDINE HUGHES, & MAX BAKER REVIEW BY TRAV S.D. | What better way to celebrate the season of St. Patrick’s Day–that holiday when millions without a drop of Irish blood in their veins […]