BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | New York City has a long and eventful history. Over 400 years, we have had our ups and downs. But throughout, New Yorkers’ resiliency has prevailed and our city’s fundamental values have remained constant. We are stronger because of our diversity. Every single person who decides to build their […]
BY CHARLI BATTERSBY | The comic book, sci-fi, and fantasy convention Cosmic Con has been around for a few years, having taken place in Queens. This year it moved to Chelsea at West 18th Street’s Metropolitan Pavilion for a two-day event (Feb. 15-16) that gave attendees a smaller but more intimate version of the bigger […]
BY TRAV S. D. | Jazz and pop vocalist Dinah Washington (Ruth Lee Jones, 1924-1963) started out singing and playing piano with gospel choirs in her native Tuscaloosa. She was only 15 when she won a singing competition in Chicago, prompting a career in area nightclubs starting in the 1940s. Her recording career began in […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Since day one of our administration, building housing and bringing down the cost of living has been two of our top priorities. We know that in order to make New York City the best place on the globe to raise a family, we need affordable housing across the five […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): 13th Precinct Community Council / 10th Precinct Sector B Build the Block Meeting / Manhattan Community Board Applications/ Art Exhibits at Hudson Guild / Music, Art, & More at Verdi Cannabis / Note: This events roundup was updated on Feb. 20, to reflect the current NCO roster for […]
Comprised of 15 Block Associations and 4 Tenant Associations covering 79 blocks, the Council of Chelsea Block Associations (CCBA) works, they note, “to improve the quality of life for those who live in Chelsea, for those who work in Chelsea, and for those who visit Chelsea.” Bringing its individual members together to achieve common goals […]
BY MADELEINE ROSEN for the Empire State Local News Coalition| Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. They are the corner stores, family-owned restaurants, and local service providers that fuel our neighborhoods, create jobs, and drive economic growth. Yet these vital businesses often face significant challenges in reaching new customers and growing their operations […]
YOU’RE INVITED TO THE GRAND REOPENING OF Henry & The Lions Thursday, February 13, 5pm to 9pm At 405 West 23rd Street (btw. 9th & 10th Aves.) With Complimentary “American Comfort Cuisine” from the New Menu & a Raffle Prize Every Hour For info, call 212-888-7779 or send an email to info@henryandthelions.com Click Here to […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Since day one of our administration, our mission has been to make New York City a safer, more affordable city that is the best place to raise a family. Last week, our team and I visited Albany to advocate for funding and legislation so that we can continue to […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Democratic Candidate Forum / Cosmic Con NY / Manhattan Community Board Applicationn/ Art Exhibitsat Hudson Guild / Music, Art, & More at Verdi Cannabis / Democratic Candidate Forum for NYC Mayor; Online & In-Person at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 11 | A series of Candidate Forums has been […]