Penn South resident Judith Sokoloff shared with Chelsea Community News her photos aken at Friday, January 23’s Ice Out for Good action–described by a promotional flyer as a “March on ICE Profiteers” that also functioned as a declaration of “Solidarity with Minneapolis.” Among the groups and organizations who signed on and showed up were Hands […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): 10th Precinct Community Council Meeting / Early Voting / Manhattan Community Board Applications / Policy Perspectives: Navigating Today’s World as an LGBTQ+ Family 10th Precinct Community Council Meeting: Wednesday, January 28, 7pm, via Zoom | Having assumed Commanding Officer duties late last year, one of the general public’s […]
With Brad Hoylman-Sigal having become the Manhattan Borough President as of January 1, 2026, a Special Election has been called to fill his vacant State Senate seat. That area of coverage–New York’s 47th District–includes portions of Chelsea, Greenwich Village, Hell’s Kitchen, and the Upper West Side. As of January 24, Early Voting begins, leading up […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Pick of the Week / Creating a Safe Home & Community: Support Domestic Workers and Caregivers! / PICK OF THE WEEK (NEXT WEEK, THAT IS) 10th Precinct Community Council Meeting: Wednesday, January 28, 7pm, via Zoom (Registration Required) | Having assumed Commanding Officer duties late last year, […]
Policy Perspectives: Navigating the New Immigration Policy Landscape Hosted by NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher In Conversation With New York Immigration Coalition President & CEO Murad Awawdeh At 5pm on Thursday, January 15 Online via Zoom Conversations and Q&As with experts who are on the front lines, shaping the future of NYC: That’s the premise […]
The Council of Chelsea Block Associations (CCBA) is comprised of 15 Block Associations and 3 Tenant Associations covering an area spanning from the north side of West 14th Street to the south side of West 30th Street, and from the west side of Sixth Avenue to the east side of 12th Avenue. CCBA works, they […]
Change was in the air, alongside a chill which didnt cool off the enthusiasm of those who gathered on January 1, 2026 for the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s mayor (sworn in by Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator from Vermont). Former Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine was sworn in as NYC Comptroller by […]
With committees devoted to concerns including land use, transportation, education, and housing, Manhattan Community Board 4 (MCB4) is an assertive, ever-present advisory voice heard by electeds, City departments, and other policymakers. With a coverage area comprising the Chelsea and Clinton/Hell’s Kitchen neighborhoods, MCB4 is the local public’s go-to forum for learning about–and becoming involved in–matters […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Tree Removal & Mulchfest / MCB4 Full Board Meeting / Lights on the Cobbles / Christmas Tree Removal (Weekly) and Mulchfest (NYC Parks Locations Through January 11 | Christmas. New Year’s Eve. Three Kings Day. The Super Bowl. Has your merry and bright holiday tree become the clingy […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Mulchfest / Unholy Communion / Lights on the Cobbles / Mulchfest: December 26, 2-25 to January 11, 2026 | The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation’s annual Mulchfest allows you to part ways with your beloved holiday-themed tree in an eco-friendly manner. The first step: Remove all lights, […]