BY KEITH VALCOURT | Josie Cotton is back. Actually, she never really went away. Although she is best known for her 1980s hits Johnny Are You Queer? and He Could Be The One, Cotton has been creating music or decades. Yes, she was in the cult classic film Valley Girl, but she also released close […]
BY ALLEN OSTER | It was a beautiful fall day on Tues., Sept. 24, for the official reopening of Clement Clarke Moore Park (aka Seal Park), which had been closed since July 2018 for renovations. The NYC Parks Department completed the work on time—and to the great satisfaction of all park users. The extensive renovations […]
Self-described “Model/Actress/Mattress” (and recording artist) Willam had a number of credible credits before securing a place in pop culture’s drag pantheon, as the only contestant (thus far) to sashay away from RuPaul’s Drag Race via disqualification (2012’s Season 4). Before ever entering the Drag Race workroom, Willam portrayed transgender character Cherry Peck, on Nip/Tuck. Last […]
Lasagna Chelsea Restaurant has been open since 1993 and showcases chef and owner Adam Honig’s passion for Italian food. He is dedicated to perfecting traditional recipes, while also crafting new ones. The full bar sets the scene for weekly Happy Hour or post-work drinks. We recently added a DJ to our weekend International Brunch, 11am-4pm […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | At a Wed., Sept. 18 town hall held in the auditorium of the elementary school PS33 (281 9th Ave. at W. 26th St.), well over 100 residents of Robert Fulton, Elliott-Chelsea, and Harborview public housing were presented with an alternative to a concept by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) […]
PHOTOS AND TEXT BY CHRISTIAN MILES | “We have not taken to the streets, sacrificing our education, for the adults and politicians to take selfies with us and tell us that they really, really admire what we do. We are doing this to wake the leaders up. We are doing this to get them to act. […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Tin Pan Alley is globally recognized as the birthplace of American popular music—and for decades, preservationists have sought its protection. Two upcoming events offer the public a chance to dive deep into Tin Pan Alley’s history, and become involved in the effort to see this site of significance remain intact. Part […]
Wednesday, September 25, 7pm: 10th Precinct Community Council | Let your community policing issues be heard, at this monthly meeting where Chelsea residents can hear the latest crime stats, ask questions, and get public safety tips. The meeting is normally helmed by the Precinct’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Kevin J. Coleman; the Council president is Larry […]
Since opening in 1998, Chelsea Wine Cellar strives to be the best wine shop in NYC. We have a wide selection of wines and spirits from the world’s greatest regions and producers. We also have a collection of individually handpicked vintage wines. At Chelsea Wine Cellar, we endeavor to provide our customers with exceptional service and […]
Le Zie is a Venetian Trattoria located in the heart of Chelsea, opened in 1999 by Veneto native Claudio Bonotto. Le Zie boasts a traditional Venetian menu featuring seasonal specials, rotated daily, as well as a large and assorted wine list comprised of over 200 labels from every region of Italy, and some of the best […]