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The West 400 Block Association would like to invite you to A Virtual Menorah Lighting from Clement Clarke Moore Park. Thurs., Dec. 10 at 4:45pm. At this start time, timed to sunset, notes the Block Association, “We light the first of eight candles and will recite the three blessings.” To join via Zoom, click here. (Meeting ID: […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | On a brisk Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, parents and youngsters arrived all bundled in their warmest of winter garb, gloves, and COVID-19 masks—and those watching virtually in the safety of home—were treated to music, poetry, and camaraderie at the lighting of Clement Clarke Moore Park’s holiday tree. On behalf of the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. IN THE MAYOR’S HOUSE: In Commemoration of World AIDS Day | TEXT & PHOTOS BY PUMA PERL I had planned to leave the golden man’s […]
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 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 […]
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 […]