BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Save for its June through August summer hiatus, the last Wednesday of the month is when you can expect to attend the citizen-run 10th Precinct Community Council, a rich source of interaction with–and information rfrom–Precint leadership regarding crime and quality of life matters throughout Chelsea. But this month, there will be […]
National Night Out Against Crime: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Held annually on the first Tuesday in August, National Night Out Against Crime (aka National Night Out) is a community-building campaign meant to, its organizers say, promote “police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live” […]
—News Briefs Compiled by Scott Stiffler— Subject Matter in Order of Appearance: 10th Precinct Coverage Area / Third Quarter Build the Block Meetings / New Police Officers Assigned / National Night Out Against Crime, Locally / Criminal Complaint Stats for the Week of July 22 to 28, 2024 / Community Council Meetings / Bike Laws […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | The sidewalk scaffolding that long served as cover for open-air narcotics sales and a myriad of quality of life infractions including urination and intimidation may be gone—but the corner of West 21st Street and Eighth Avenue continues its reign of geographic infamy. Of particular concern is the loitering-outside, once-busted-for-fencing-inside cornershop, nearby […]
Here’s What’s Happening This Week In & Around Chelsea 10th Precinct Community Council Meeting / West Side Community Fund Grant Applications / The Greater Good Series / Bingo Night / From 50 the Future: A Hip-Hop Exhibit at Chelsea Market / Apply to Serve on Your Manhattan Community Board / Admiration: A Black History Month […]
The 10th Precinct Community Council Meeting Wednesday, January 31, 7pm At the 10th Precinct (230 W. 20th St. btw. 7th & 8th Aves.) UPDATE: Since this article’s publication, the 10th Precint has noted that because of illness, CO Capt. Brathwaite will not attend the Jan. 31 Community Council meeting. Executive NYPD Officer Captain Magliente will […]
BY JESSE GERICKE & SCOTT STIFFLER | Founded in 1949 by a group of visionary entrepreneurs, the coverage area of the Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce (GVCCC) has grown to include the SoHo, NoHo, Union Square, and Flatiron communities. Its contemporary membership—ranging from independent and sole proprietorships to major institutions and organizations—benefits from services […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | In another signifiant sign that’s helping to define what we mean by the “post-pandemic era,” all of the public meetings coming out of Chelsea’s 10th Precinct have made the transition from online Zoom forums to a time when small meeting rooms or sweeping outdoor spaces will serve as host venues. This […]
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BY SCOTT STIFFLER | A 30-year-old male criminal recidivist—known to the 10th Precinct as an individual who exhibits signs of emotional distress—was arrested again on Tuesday, April 25, nearly six hours after a violent incident inside Rainbow Station. The adult store’s 203 Eighth Ave. address (btw. W. 20th & 21st Sts.) makes it part of […]