An Answer From Above (Albany,) to Save Our Burning Planet

An Answer From Above (Albany,) to Save Our Burning Planet

BY DONATHAN SALKALN | With the New York State Legislature obtaining an absolute democratic majority, one that would withstand a veto by Governor Andrew Cuomo, many progressive movements are mobilizing to advance legislation in the upcoming session in Albany. One such progressive bill being considered is Parker-Cahill Bill S3608/A39, calling for a tax on all […]

Writing the Apocalypse: Black Friday Walk

Writing the Apocalypse: Black Friday Walk

Writing the Apocalypse is a weekly series featuring the poems, essays, and recollections of Puma Perl, with subject matter influenced by her experiences as a NYC resident during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Black Friday Walk | TEXT & PHOTOS BY PUMA PERL Lines snaking around Broadway Designer sneakers on sale   Down the block, at […]

This Week in Chelsea: December 7-13, 2020

This Week in Chelsea: December 7-13, 2020

Fri., Dec. 11, 7pm: The 10th Precinct’s Sector C Build the Block Meeting | By dividing Chelsea’s 10th Precinct into three areas of coverage to which a specific pair of police officers are assigned, the Build the Block program strives to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of local law enforcement. Tonight’s meeting concerns Sector C […]

This Week in Chelsea: Nov. 30-Dec.6, 2020

This Week in Chelsea: Nov. 30-Dec.6, 2020

    Wednesday, December 2, 6:30pm via Zoom: Manhattan Community Board 4 (CB4) Full Board Meeting | On the first Wed. of the month, Manhattan Community Board 4 (CB4) convenes its full board (these days, via Zoom), to vote on agenda items culled from the work of its committees. To attend the meeting via zoom, click […]

Writing the Apocalypse: A Thanksgiving Prayer

Writing the Apocalypse: A Thanksgiving Prayer

Writing the Apocalypse is a weekly series featuring the poems, essays, and recollections of Puma Perl, with subject matter influenced by her experiences as a NYC resident during the COVID-19 pandemic. A THANKSGIVING PRAYER | TEXT & PHOTOS BY PUMA PERL Memories are prayers.   A walk around the block. It’s raining lightly, and everyone […]

This Week in Chelsea: November 23-30, 2020

This Week in Chelsea: November 23-30, 2020

Wednesday, November 25, 7pm via Zoom: The 10th Precinct Community Council |Twenty-Four hours before what’s left of the turkey becomes fodder for those excellent morning-after-Thanksgiving sandwiches, the 10th Precinct Community Council is putting on a lavish spread of its own–in the form of local crime stats, public safety tips, updates on quality of life hotspots, and frankly, well, frank answers to whatever’s asked […]

Pandemic Prompts New Path for Macy’s 94th Thanksgiving Day Parade

Pandemic Prompts New Path for Macy’s 94th Thanksgiving Day Parade

WHAT: The 94th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade WHEN: Thursday, November 26, 9am–Noon  WHERE: Airs nationwide on NBC and Telemundo ‘BY TRAV S.D. | What if they gave a parade and nobody came? This year we will find out when, due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will step off into […]