BY MICHAEL MUSTO | A suave door presence, Lincoln Palsgrove IV was a welcome sight outside any number of clubs back in “the glory days,” when the fabbies were begging for entry (preferably free, of course). I talked to the NYC-born-and-raised Lincoln about all he saw and did and was amazed that he has such […]
In This Week’s “THIS WEEK IN CHELSEA” In Order of Appearance: CRDC´s Black History Month Forum / Rat Academy! / 10th Precinct Community Council & Build the Block Sector B Meetings / Community Board Applications Accepted Through March 1 / Fountain House Gallery Group Exhibition / Hudson Guild Gallery Exhibits / Participatory Budgeting is Back / Neighborhood Business Grants […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER—Monday and Tuesday mornings are well on their way to becoming the must-see windows of the week for those following the fortunes of candidates hoping to succeed retiring incumbent Richard N. Gottfried and, in doing so, become our state´s first new 75th Assembly District representative in 52 years. Two weeks ago, on Mon., […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Standing their ground at one of what they call the “traffic violence hotspots” on 10th and 11th Aves. in Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea, District 3 City Councilmember Erik Bottcher and a substantial group of local residents, electeds, advocacy organizations, and allies called for the City to implement critical street safety improvements. […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Picture it: January 1, 2021. As New York City’s first COVID-era election cycle unfolds, online forums replace brick and mortar gatherings as the candidate vetting venue of choice. The format proves popular, with tenant organizations and block associations holding their own candidate forums alongside more traditional presenters such as political clubs. […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Picture it: January 1, 2021. As New York City’s first COVID-era election cycle unfolds, online forums replace brick and mortar gatherings as the candidate vetting venue of choice. The format proves popular, with tenant organizations and block associations holding their own candidate forums alongside more traditional presenters such as political clubs. […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Several elected officials spanning the spectrum from city to state to federal are drawing on their shared identity as NYC commuters to stand up for the reasonable expectation of having a place to sit down. Sent from the office of NYS Senator Brad Hoylman and undersigned by those including Congressmember Jerrold […]
NYC Hotel Week is in play through the middle of the month. Book accommodations at 22 percent off standard retail rates, at more than 110 hotels across all five boroughs. Locally, one of the standout participants is Moxy Chelsea, (105 W. 28th St. at Sixth Ave.), the visually dynamic food, lodging, and lounging space that lets […]
In This Week’s “THIS WEEK IN CHELSEA” In Order of Appearance: Advocating for Justice / Community Board Applications Accepted Through March 1 / Free COVID Test & Mask Distribution / Fountain House Gallery Group Exhibition / Hudson Guild Gallery Exhibits / Participatory Budgeting is Back / Neighborhood Business Grants Thursday, February 10, 7pm: Advocating for Justice: Remembering […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Picture it: January 1, 2021. As New York City’s first COVID-era election cycle unfolds, online forums replace brick and mortar gatherings as the candidate vetting venue of choice. The format proves popular, with tenant organizations and block associations holding their own candidate forums alongside more traditional presenters such as political clubs. […]