BY SAMUEL TURVEY | President Biden’s plan to build the new Gateway Tunnels under the Hudson River—an investment of $50 billion—would assure Greater New York a bold new future. And yet, it has been greeted with muted hosannas, at best. If the President were to press his staff for answers as to why, he probably […]
BY ELIZABETH ZIMMER | If, after a serious dose of the latest dance technology—via February 9-12’s Dance on Camera festival—your idea of a good terpsichorean time still involves sharing a room with live dancers moving to music, get yourself to the Joyce Theater, where Twyla Tharp, now in her ninth decade and as sharp as […]
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 […]
February 1, 5, 7: Three Opportunities for the Public to Participate in the Environmental Review For Redevelopment of the NYCHA (NYC Housing Authority) Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses The Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea PACT (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together) project has begun an environmental review process that analyzes the impact to the human, built, and natural environment in […]
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 SCOTT STIFFLER | After years spent perfecting his baking skills, former attorney and longtime Village resident DongJu Song took a leap of faith that landed him in Chelsea, as founder/owner of The Sleeping Cat (160 Seventh Ave. btw. W. 19th & 20th Sts.). As we noted in a recent small business profile (click here […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | March 31, 2021: Heady jubilation akin to a contact high spreads across Chelsea like smoke wafting up the neck of a long glass bong, when New York State (NYS) legalizes the recreational use of cannabis by adults, 21+. To usher in a new commercial landscape actualized by cannabis cultivation, distribution, and […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | Our administration came into office with a clear mission: to protect public safety, revitalize our economy, and make all five boroughs more livable for the 8.3 million people who call New York City their home. For the last two years, we have worked every day to make our vision […]
BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Forget Ozempic. I’m an old school “I see food, I eat it” kind of guy. Recently, I realized that just seeing a video of food has me reaching for the nearest utensils. In fact, when Paper’s Mickey Boardman forwarded me a promo clip about Shady Maple Smorgasbord, billed as “the largest […]
BY NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS | This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is a moment to honor his accomplishments, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what he fought for and to carry his legacy forward. We must find new strength […]