BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Spring spruce-up efforts at Clement Clarke Moore Park (W. 22nd St. & 10th Ave.) have bloomed, finding the beloved West Chelsea destination poised for another season in the sun, as soaked up by the park’s perennial summertime patrons. The greening initiative was rooted in April 28’s Earth Day celebration. “We wanted […]
Remember when all of NYC stopped what they’re doing, spilled out onto the streets, and gazed skyward to observe April 8’s solar eclipse? Those who somehow missed the massively hyped event may well be crestfallen to know the next comparable event won’t happen in NYC until May 1, 2079. Until then—and this is no mere […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Have we ever had more reason to be proud of Chelsea during June’s PRIDE Month? Well, that’s up for debate (says anyone here during the Big Cup era). But cautious of the forgiving patina that comes with a thick coat of nostalgia, we’ll punt on any further debate about the “good […]
Here’s What’s Happening This Week In & Around Chelsea Rescheduled Screening of The Goonies / 10th Precinct Community Council Meeting / Sector B Build the Block Meeting Rescheduled from May 30 to May 29 / Programming In, Around Bella Abzug Park / / Manhattan Community Board 4 Full Board Meeting / All-New Dance, Music, Theater, […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Every year, we are proud to welcome our nation’s sea servicemembers to New York City for Fleet Week, a celebration of the courage and commitment of all those who serve our nation — and those who have given their lives to protect it. As a patriotic American and proud […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Weeks after a public presentation during which General Theological Seminary (GTS) leadership detailed the thinking behind a Hail Mary pass to save the sprawling Chelsea campus from financial ruin, locals find themselves left largely in the dark regarding what’s going on behind closed doors—attached to buildings located behind fences and walls. […]
BY CRDC PRESIDENT ROBERTA GELB | In 1997 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and learned what it was like to face a potential life-threatening illness. I went through surgery, six months of chemotherapy, and other treatment. Once I knew I would survive, I started working with other newly diagnosed patients. It has been very challenging […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | New York City is in the middle of an economic boom, breaking record after record when it comes to creating jobs and opportunity. Just last week, we celebrated another record high for private-sector jobs in our city, with unemployment falling to 4.8 percent. There is also good news on […]
NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher’s “Policy Perspectives” Series Presents “Mental Health and the Clubhouse Model” An Online Conversation & Q&A at 5pm on Wednesday, May 22 Chelsea’s own City Council Member Erik Bottcher has made NYC’s mental health policy a priority since first campaigning for the District 3 seat. Bottcher advocates for a more nuanced, […]
Here’s What’s Happening This Week In & Around Chelsea Down to Earth Farmers Market Chelsea / Remaking Penn Station forRiders and the 22nd Century: An In-Person & Online Panel Discussion/ Inaugural Meeting of the 300 West 21-22-23 Streets Block Association / Programming In & Around Bella Abzug Park / 10th Precinct Community Council & Sector […]