In the foreground, a vigilant seal keeps watch over trees left in Clement Clarke Moore park, as part of a recycling effort. Below the photo, see a flyer with details on how you can participate. Chelsea Community News is made possible with the help of our awesome advertisers, and the support of our readers. […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | During this holiday season, we should all be proud that our community is not only a special place for stuffing stockings hung by the chimney with care, but also a pocket full of warmth for the needy. The forgotten are never forgotten in Chelsea—and for many, Chelsea is their home. A […]
From caroling to candlelight services to the celebration of shopping local to a local canine celebrity, Chelsea’s been in full holiday spirit mode–and we’ve got the pictures to prove it. Chelsea Community News is made possible with the help of our awesome advertisers, and the support of our readers. If you like what you […]
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 […]
BY JOHN MUDD, PRESIDENT, MIDTOWN SOUTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL | There are 62,000 plus homeless people hiding out, tucked away, pushed aside, and sprinkled about our city of New York. At least that’s what’s on record. But if you ask the professionals—the ones on the front lines—they will tell you that the numbers are much higher. […]
BY DONATHAN SALKALN | For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a black incisor tooth in the front of my mouth. I only go to the dentist if I have a major toothache, always in the back of my mouth, yet every dentist has always turned their attention and their tapping of pliers […]
BY ASSEMBLY MEMBER RICHARD N. GOTTFRIED | New York badly needs to combat the influence that big-money interests exert on State government—and I’ve been fighting to change the system. This is not a new cause for me. I wrote New York’s first bill on public campaign financing. That bill, modified over the years, has passed the […]
Where do Halloween pumpkins go when the calendar turns to November? Savvy shutterbug Pamela Wolff provides the answer, as seen on a Chelsea side street. Chelsea Community News is made possible with the help of our awesome advertisers, and the support of our readers. If you like what you see, please consider taking part […]
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 […]
On Saturday, October 12, 2019 the Meatpacking Business Improvement District (BID) hosted its annual kickoff to fall: Harvest Fest, an outdoor artisanal market and neighborhood festival. The free event, in partnership with The Chelsea Local, brought the best food, festivities, and outdoor fun the neighborhood has to offer. Meatpacking’s Harvest Fest also featured the Lord Jameson Patisserie doggie […]