Category: Community
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Hell’s Kitchen playground plagued with construction issues and crime
Hell’s Kitchen residents are concerned with criminal and construction activity at a local park.
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How a Midtown church uses ‘rescued’ food to feed the needy
Charities are relying on leftover food from restaurants and markets to address food insecurity.
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New York City’s first community court is planning a redesign
The building will have new spaces that better reflect the center’s mission.
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Food pantries prepare for federal budget cuts
New Yorkers on SNAP benefits could see a rise in food insecurity.
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Chelsea library reopening addresses gap in free community services
Library branch reopens after three years of construction work.
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Beth Israel closure causes longer wait times at other hospitals
Neighborhood residents grapple with the consequences of a shuttered hospital.
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Midtown public parks face unsanitary restrooms
A “free to pee” rally in front of city hall on Sept. 26, advocating for more and better public restrooms.
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Neighbors and sandwich shop clash over liquor license in Chelsea
A new French sandwich shop in Chelsea faces hostility from some of its neighbors.
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Midtown mosques worry their prayer calls will cause disruption
Despite city hall approval, Midtown mosques are hesitant to broadcast prayers.
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City seizure of Hudson Yards building angers tenants
Historic building in Hudson Yards set to be bulldozed for an access road.
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SNAP Recipients in Limbo as Pandemic Food Benefits Bound to Expire
Emergency allotments helped SNAP recipients during the pandemic. But with the eventual end of these enhanced benefits looming, many Midtown residents face the risk of food insecurity.
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Flatiron Locals Seek Crackdown on Sidewalk Charities
The community wants an end to aggressive sidewalk charities
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Dozens of Abandoned Dining Sheds Demolished Amid Complaints
Residents file complaints about outdoor abandoned dining sheds as the city moves to make the Open Restaurants program permanent.
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Chelsea Residents Sue to Stop Possible “Speakeasy Casino” From Opening in Residential Building
A group of Chelsea residents are suing their building owner to prevent a potential “speakeasy casino” from opening on their apartment building’s ground floor.
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Chelsea Residents Rethink Open Streets Program
As the city recovers from the pandemic, some residents question the need to continue the Open Streets program, while others want it to stay.
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Hell’s Kitchen Residents Need More Funds to Restore NYC’s Oldest Community Mural
A neighborhood committee struggles to complete the restoration of a beloved community mural in time for its 50th anniversary.
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Synagogue caught in neighborhood conflict over building skyscraper on Upper West Side
Hanging on the wall in Congregation Habonim’s entryway, architectural plans and collages depict the synagogue’s future home. The designs include a garden, chapel, nursery school, event spaces, and an elegant sanctuary. For the synagogue, the move promises big improvements. Their current location at 103 West End Ave is too small, forcing key services, like Bar…
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Mount Sinai’s new construction project raises neighborhood concerns
With construction beginning at 432 W. 58th St., local residents fear excessive noise and sidewalk closures.
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Playboy moves into club hub, worries community board
The Playboy Club has reopened on 42nd Street in Midtown West, a location previously occupied by XL Dance. Community Board members worry that club-related crime will persist.
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Curbside parklettes spark controversy for local businesses
A new Midtown West parklette across the street from a needle exchange and drug treatment center poses a question for residents and business owners: Who gets to enjoy public spaces? :
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