About Jessica Chait Chair of Manhattan Community Board 4 The San Antonio, Texas native holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas and a master’s degree in Public Administration from New York University. As the Met Council’s Managing Director of Food Programs and Policy, Jessica manages the largest free kosher food distribution program […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | There’s no doubt about it: The President of the United States leaves a lasting mark if ever called upon to nominate a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Here on the hyperlocal level, a guy named Mark—aka Manhattan Borough President (MBP) Mark Levine—leaves many lasting marks, when his Office answers the annual call […]
Here’s What’s Happening “This Week In & Around Chelsea” Salsa and Bachata Brunch / CB4 Presents an Online Informational Session Regarding a W. 23rd St. Cannabis Dispensary / Movies in the Park / Retrospection/Continuance at Hudson Guild Gallery / Fresh Food for Seniors / Fitness Boot Camp / Salsa and Bachata Brunch: Sunday, August 27, […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | The individual committee meetings of Manhattan Community Board 4 (CB4) for the month of July are where you’ll find presentations, discussions, and debate–all leading up to committee members voting on the matter at hand and, more often than not, generating a letter that will serve as a statement of CB4’s position. […]
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“First and foremost, he really cares,” said New York City Council Member Erik Bottcher, when asked why he chose Carl Wilson to become his new Chief of Staff. “He cares deeply about the community and the people who live in it—and that always needs to be a person’s North Star when they’re in public service. […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks) has confirmed that an area of West Chelsea howling for a place to put pooches through their paces will soon see a dog run find its Forever Home. After months of hearing pro and con testimony from the public, a letter […]
Transportation Planning Committee (TPC): Wednesday, May 17, 6:30pm | There will be a presentation and vote on the matter of a neighborhood loading zoning request that would be located in front of the Chain Theatre (312 W. 36th St.). The TPC then conducts a discussion of bicyclists using sidewalks–a topic expcted to draw many members […]
Once a month, the full membership of Manhattan Community Board 4 (CB4) meets to, among other things, vote on letters whose calls to action and recommendations originated from the previous month’s committee meetings–where the real action is! All committee and Full Board meetings of CB4 are being held virtually, via Zoom, through 2023. Meeting dates, times, […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Proving the mettle of its membership with a walk down the block, Save Chelsea president Pamela Wolff’s call to excavate and preserve elements of an active demolition site were validated “When I peeked in and spotted it,” she said, of the 17-foot circular cast iron column that was found right where […]