BY MICHAEL MUSTO | Imagine New York Comic Con—with panel discussions, contests, and merch–but only with Broadway stars. That pretty much describes my ultimate fantasy, so I was thrilled to get invited to my very first BroadwayCon—the 10th such convention–at the Marriott Marquis. The weekend event (February 7-9) was a fun romp for me, especially […]
BY TRAV S.D. | For Black History Month, a brief introduction to the Hyers Sisters—pathbreaking black singers and actors whom I only just learned about while putting together my recent post on bandmaster Patrick Gilmore, who booked them for the World’s Peace Jubilee and International Musical Festival in 1872. It has been plausibly claimed that the Hyers Sisters […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Policy Prerspectives: An Online Forum / Democratic Candidate Forums / Events at Verdi Cannabis / Policy Prerspectives: An Online Forum at 5pm on Monday, February 3 | NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher–whose District 3 area of coverage includes Chelsea–presents the latest installment of his online “Policy Perspectives” series, […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Despite the defeat they were handed in last year’s presidential election, area Democrats need not be discouraged, as the task of candidate vetting for 2025 elections are underway. Come November, voters will decide the race for Manhattan Borough President, NYC Comptroller, and other local positions that have the power to take […]
BY MICHAEL MUSTO | As a professional talking head, I’m in virtually every documentary known to man—whether it be about club kids, Fashion Week, or the bald lady from the first Star Trek film—but I’ve never been the subject of my own doc, and it’s not for lack of trying. Sure, my flaws and lapses […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Policy Prerspectives: An Online Forum / 10th Precinct Build the Block Sector A Meeting / The 10th Precinct Community Council Meeting / Events at Verdi Cannabis / Policy Prerspectives: An Online Forum at 5pm on Monday, January 27 | NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher–whose District 3 area of coverage […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): The 13th Precinct Community Council Meeting / Events at Verdi Cannabis / Curbside Composting The 13th Precinct Community Council Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 6pm at the 13th Precinct (230 E. 21st St.). | Meetings normally take place in the early evening on the third Tuesday of the […]
BY SCOTT STIFFLER | A January 2, 2025 election for the position of Elliott-Chelsea Houses Tenants Association President will be certified, says the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Word of the impending certification came to Chelsea Community News in a January 17 email statement sent by NYCHA Press Secretary Michael Horgan. It read, in […]
UPDATE as of Jan. 17: The item pertaining to 128 W. 17th St. has been removed from the agenda of Jan. 21’s Chelsea Land Use committee meeting. BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Normally held on the first Wednesday of the month, the Full Board meeting of MCB4 has much activity to offer, including sections reserved for […]
Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance): Events at Verdi Cannabis / ReThinkNYC’s Town Hall on Through-Running / 29th to 46th Street Esplanade & Landscape Engagement Meeting / Curbside Composting / Events at Verdi Cannabis (158 W. 23rd St. btw. 6th & 7th Aves.) | Soon to celebrate its first full year since setting up […]