After a cruel, cruel summer of street fairs featuring the same funnel cake stands and tube sock hawkers, the London Terrace Street Fair (W. 24th St. btw. 9th & 10th Aves.) is a browser’s paradise where much of what’s up for sale is one-of-a-kind. Even the cookies are anything but cookie cutter.” Having helmed a […]
PHOTOS & TEXT BY MELODIE BRYANT | One of the most rewarding things about living on an Open Street is that the FDNY uses it to practice for emergencies. That happened over the weekend, when FDNY Engine 3/Tower Ladder 12/Battalion 7 took advantage of our Open Street’s lack of through traffic to check equipment and log in […]
The West 400 Block Association would like to invite you to A Virtual Menorah Lighting from Clement Clarke Moore Park. Thurs., Dec. 10 at 4:45pm. At this start time, timed to sunset, notes the Block Association, “We light the first of eight candles and will recite the three blessings.” To join via Zoom, click here. (Meeting ID: […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | On a brisk Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, parents and youngsters arrived all bundled in their warmest of winter garb, gloves, and COVID-19 masks—and those watching virtually in the safety of home—were treated to music, poetry, and camaraderie at the lighting of Clement Clarke Moore Park’s holiday tree. On behalf of the […]
WHEN: Monday, October 26, 1pm-7pm WHERE: Westbeth Gallery (57 Bethune St., West Village) HOW: Donors must make an appointment by clicking on the bellow link https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/285491 WHY: Because the FDA restricts blood donations from gay men who have not been abstinent for three months. HOYLMAN: For info, visit https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/brad-hoylman HASHTAG: #GiveForAGay […]
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 […]