BY RANIA RICHARDSON | Small businesses are vital to the economy and a mark of healthy communities. Knowing that so many are struggling during this pandemic is disheartening, to say the least. Taking action by putting dollars back into the neighborhood is one way to lift spirits and contribute to the revitalization of the local […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | For those celery stalk huggers who, for too long, have saved bagged food scraps in refrigerators: Rejoice! Let loose of your banana peels, release those freezer-burned cucumber skins, liberate your bags of coffee grinds and apple cores, and set free all those broken egg shells from your breakfast moments of bright […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Steeped in history, St. Peter’s Chelsea—the Episcopal church founded in 1831 by Clement Clarke Moore, architect of the Chelsea neighborhood and author of A Visit from St. Nicholas—is poised to make history once again. On Sat., Jan. 11, St. Peter’s invites you to the Formal Rite of Commissioning Ceremony of The […]
BY ALLEN OSTER | The holiday season was once again celebrated in Chelsea’s Clement Clarke Moore Park, which was closed in 2018 for a much-needed upgrade. Residents came out to welcome Christmas and Chanukah 2019, in two joyous neighborhood events. On Sat., Dec. 14, neighbors gathered to decorate and light the Christmas tree donated to […]
The West 400 Block Association (21st, 22nd, 23rd Sts.) invites one and all to celebrate the first candle lighting, at their annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting event. The story of Chanukah will be told by New York State Assembly Member Richard Gottfried. Bring goodies to share! For more info, email the West 400 Block association, via w400ba@gmail.com. The […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | On the evening of Nov. 20, a workshop-style public meeting sponsored by the Fulton/Chelsea-Elliott Working group focusing on living conditions within Chelsea’s New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties brought together residents, staff from the offices of Chelsea’s local elected officials, and NYCHA representatives. The event was sponsored by the Fulton/Chelsea-Elliott Working […]
Thursday, November 21: The Chelsea Reform Democratic Club presents a panel discussion: “Homeless: Challenges, Choices, Crises.” | See the below flyer. Thursday, November 21: Midtown South Community Council Meeting | The Midtown South Community Council was established in 1983 to enhance quality of life by addressing the concerns of its residents and local businesses: trash […]
Sunday, October 20’s Blessing of the Animals saw Chelsea Community Church and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church welcome all breeds and denominations to their annual Blessing of the Animals service, at St. Peter’s Chelsea (346 W. 20th St. btw. 8th & 9th Aves.). Rob Mitchell Jr. captured these images of the four-legged guests of honor, and their […]
The annual Father Mychal Judge 9/11 Walk of Remembrance is scheduled for Sun., Sept. 8. Last year, over 1,100 people participated, despite a cold, unremitting rain. Held to honor Fr. Mychal Judge (1933-2001), an FDNY Chaplain listed as “Victim 0001” of the Trade Center events, as well as the late NYPD Detective Steven McDonald, and all […]
BY KRISTEN ANCILLOTTI | The 22nd Annual Community Art Jam opened on June 13 with a reception held at the Hudson Guild Gallery (441 W. 26th St. btw. 9th & 10th Aves.), where community artists of all experience levels will show their work through August 13. The line of artists to pick a number determining […]