BY DONATHAN SALKALN | For those who didn’t flee New York City, the last eight weeks of COVID-19 lockdown has been inspiring in how Chelsea locals have sprung together in helping those in need. Elected officials and staff, community leaders, EMS, police, tenant associations, non-profits, churches, neighbors, and local volunteers have done their part in […]
Re: The 10 Most Annoying Types of People in the Pandemic (May 4, 2020) “Hey, Michael! Good to see you here!”–Elizabeth Zimmer “You forgot 7PM clap for caregivers who blast crappy music out windows from 6:45 to 7.”–Aphra Behn ” ‘Conspiracy theorist’ is the CIAs word for “Free Thinkers.’ “–Nick “You are a local treasure!”–Richard […]
“Writing the Apocalypse” is a weekly series featuring the poems of Puma Perl, with subject matter influenced by her experiences as a NYC resident during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gravity| By Puma Perl ——————————————————————————– The night the birds fell I dreamt of two women. They perched on platforms above the clouds, bodies coiled like snakes wild […]
BY RANIA RICHARDSON | Ben G. has been teaching first grade students at a public school in Brooklyn for two years, but he has 19 years of experience in the field. In March, COVID-19 precautionary protocols compelled educators to leave the classroom and teach children remotely. Chelsea Community News spoke to Ben about how things […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Hey, in times like these? You work with what you got. In a world devoid of COVID-19, one might well imagine New York State Senator Brad Hoylman, when not busy championing pro-active, progressive passion projects, might be sponsoring a Cutest Dog Costume Contest. But his current competition speaks to our social […]
Through Friday, May 15: Free Immigration Legal Help | For more info, see the below flyer. For questions, call 212-627-2277, ext. 238, or email jso@nyic.org. Sign up at bit.ly/KTTClegal. Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17: Iftar on the Go | For more info, see the below flyer. Wednesay, May 13, 3pm-4pm: Virtual Tenants’ Rights […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | It’s the tactile things you miss the most—like picking up the many handouts from community groups and elected officials sprawled out along a long table in the back of the room; or putting pen to paper, to sign up for the public comment session; or hugging a person from the community […]
Problem-Solver, Kind Spirit, Calming Influence BY CHIP DEFFAA | Damn! Too many losses, of late. I’m sorry to note the passing (due to COVID-19) of John Holmsen, who for decades was a valuable member of our 13th Street Repertory Theater family. He was a sweet, gentle man, who helped out in various ways on many […]
“Writing the Apocalypse” is a weekly series featuring the poems of Puma Perl, with subject matter influenced by her experiences as a NYC resident during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bunkers| By Puma Perl ——————————————————————————– I move through the country from my bunker to yours Nothing to do but get drunk, fuck, and write poems We stumble […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN Parental Guidance | My parents are approaching their 90s and live amidst forested property marked by “No Hunting” and “No Trespassing” signs. Although they live in the boonies, they both told me they had gotten COVID-19. My dad said he had the disease in early March and recovered. My mom said that […]