City Planning Commissioner Dan Garodnick, back turned on left, presenting to the NY City Council. Two Council committees have now passed a modified version of the City of Yes housing plan pushed by the CPC. ( Photo: Dan Garodnick, X.com ) City of Yes OK’d By Two City Council Committees, With Some Modifications The “City of Yes” housing zoning package is one step closer to becoming reality, albeit with some pointed alterations, after... News 22 Nov 2024 | 03:26
Due to dry conditions, two fires have broken out in Inwood Hill Park this month. On Nov. 18, Mayor Eric Adams announced an escalation of NYC’s drought advisory level. ( Photo: FDNY) NYC Elevates Drought Watch Into Drought Warning With the prolonged dry spell affecting New York’s water reserves showing little signs of abating, NY Governor Kathy Hochul... News 19 Nov 2024 | 05:10
City Councilmember Erik Bottcher speaking at a press conference on a new bill that will further regulate newsracks. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) NY City Council Passes Bill To Further Regulate Newsracks The New York City Council has passed a bill that will update the regulation of newsracks. Known as Intro. 663, it will reportedly... News 15 Nov 2024 | 04:29
The now-closed Westside Highway Car Wash, which still bears its original signage even though it shut down in 2019. On Monday, Nov 4., a fire broke out in the vacant building. ( Photo: Facebook ) Fire Breaks out at Westside Highway Car Wash, Closed Since Sold in ‘19 for $21.9M A fire broke out in a building that once housed the iconic Westside Highway Car Wash on the evening of Nov. 4. No first responders... News 08 Nov 2024 | 07:53
The Fulton and Chelsea-Elliot Houses appear set to be replaced with high-rise towers, and eventually demolished, fter the NYCHA board approved such a plan on Oct. 30. ( Photo: Google Street View ) Controversial Demo. Project for Chelsea Public Housing Complex Approved by NYCHA NYCHA’s board has signed off on a profoundly contested demolition of the Fulton & Chelsea-Elliot Houses, which houses roughly... News 01 Nov 2024 | 06:47
Gale Brewer hosted her annual Older Adult Tech Clinic on October 29, which drew a significant turnout. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Gale Brewer Hosts Instructive Tech Clinic for Senior Citizens Upper West Side City Councilmember Gale Brewer organized another now-annual Older Adult Tech Clinic, which provides senior... News 01 Nov 2024 | 03:43
Celebrating tots getting a ride around Chelsea during the annual Buckle My Shoe Halloween parade. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Elephants, Fish & More: Buckle My Shoe Preschoolers Dress Up for Halloween Parading A gaggle of adorable preschoolers, dressed in costumes ranging from elephants to superheroes, paraded their way around Chelsea... News 31 Oct 2024 | 05:04
People posing in front of a replica statue of the famed “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” photo, which will be parked near 30 Rockefeller Plaza from October 30 through the end of the year. ( Photo: Rockefeller Center ) “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” Sculpture Comes to Rockefeller Center The eleven fearless ironworkers that posed for the famous 1932 photograph “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” have had their likeness... News 30 Oct 2024 | 06:45
Breanna Stewart, a NY Liberty player and WNBA Champion, celebrating her victory during an Oct. 20 ticker-tape parade on Broadway. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) “NY Is Back”: Fans of NY Liberty Enjoy Hearty WNBA Victory Parade on Broadway The NY Liberty are this year’s WNBA champions for the first time after 28 years of existence, courtesy of edging out the... News 25 Oct 2024 | 01:28
City of Forest Day, which started in 2022, will occur on October 26 this year. It’s a citywide celebration of trees, featuring more than 80 events. ( Photo: Urban Systems Lab) City of Forest Day is Oct. 26, Chelsea Events Included City of Forest Day, an Oct. 26 celebration of New York City’s trees, is almost here. Organized by a vast coalition of park... News 21 Oct 2024 | 03:53
The Hudson River Park Trust has completed a $47.5 million renovation of Pier 97, which opened to the public on October 15. ( Photo: Hudson River Park ) Pier 97 Opens Near W. 57th St. After $47.5 Mil Renovation Pier 97, famous for being featured in the opening scene of the seedy Martin Scorsese film Taxi Driver, has been renovated... News 17 Oct 2024 | 03:11
”The Longest Table” is about “building” a community “from the ground up,” co-founder Maryam Banikarim believes. ( Photo: Bruno Savoca ) Chelsea’s “Longest Table” Potluck Dinner Draws 1,000 People The recently inaugurated tradition of Chelsea’s “Longest Table” lunch potluck, which brings neighbors together in a block-long... News 14 Oct 2024 | 02:14
City Planning Commission Chair Dan Garodnick speaking at NYU Law about the “City of Yes” housing amendment, shortly after the agency he runs approved it by a vote of 10-3. It now moves to the City Council for consideration. ( Photo: NY Planning Commission, X.com ) “City of Yes” Housing Overhaul Passes Zoning Commission The “City of Yes” housing amendment moved moderately closer to becoming a reality on September 25, when the City Planning... News 02 Oct 2024 | 08:25
Coach Jake standing nexts to his various championship soccer balls, in the entrance hallway of Amsterdam Avenue’s MLK Jr. High School. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) “Coach Jake” Overcame Troubled Past to Become Winningest H.S. Soccer Coach in NYC History Martin Jacobson, the beloved soccer coach of Amsterdam Avenue’s Martin Luther King Jr. High School, points out that “everything... Education Guide 27 Sep 2024 | 12:43
The newly-christened Richie’s Corner, on W. 26th St. and 10th Ave., is named after Richard Henderson. Henderson, who was a beloved crossing guard for Avenues The World School, was tragically killed on a No. 3 train in January. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) Chelsea St. Renamed for Richard Henderson, Crossing Guard Killed While Breaking Up Fight The corner of W. 26th St. and 10th Ave. has been named after the beloved Avenues The World School crossing guard Richard... Home 27 Sep 2024 | 10:41
