27 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act passes, advocates push MTA for change
New York City disability advocate organizations speak up about MTA’s lack of accessibility.
Todd English food hall faces a wary Chelsea
Celebrity chef Todd English is in talks to open a mini food hall in a restaurant space in Chelsea, but first he has to earn the support of a community tired of noise and disruption.
Chelsea health clinic’s makeover is modern — and delayed
Chelsea District Health Center gets a $17million-dollar makeover, but the long renovation has meant limited access to quality care.
Today’s “Footloose”: Push for repeal of cabaret law
The repeal of a 1926 law that prohibits dancing is up for debate.
Proposal to modify Chelsea building is rejected
Chelsea Land Use Committee declined an alteration plan for 500 West 22nd St. and asked for a more substantial effort to retain the building’s past.
The Newly Founded (or Nearly Dead) Toy Frenzy
Is fidget spinner’s fame nearing the end of its life at a street fair?
New rooftop farm takes aim at Hell’s Kitchen fresh produce shortage
Residents of Hell’s Kitchen, a neighborhood grappling with lack of access to fresh food, can expect a new rooftop farm in 2018.
The reinvented artist: MAD’s Artist Studios Program turns ten
As the Museum of Art and Design celebrates the 10th anniversary of its residency program, artists no longer see life in the city as crucial to their careers.
People with disabilities report obstacles despite Lincoln Center’s continuous efforts to improve accessibility
Lincoln Center still falls short when it comes to accessibility for people with disabilities, according to audience members at a recent outdoor concert series.
Construction to transform Penn Station begins
Construction to transform the old Farley post office in to an extension of the country’s busiest train station has begun.
Prayer and protest: LGBT synagogue resists Trump
Members of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, a Chelsea LGBT synagogue, gather weekly to call and write their representatives.
Whitney Museum examines protest with new exhibit
The Whitney Museum showcases protest, including of itself.
DACA’s demise: The long good-bye
Westsiders express strong opinions in the wake of the decision to rescind DACA.
In a New York state of — two — minds
One way or another, a New Yorker is about to become the 45th President of the United States. Here’s what people think, as the whirlwind starts to subside.
Peaceful co-existence in the 10th precinct
Chelsea’s 10th precinct is an oasis of calm, and residents know why.
Chinese crepes, New York entrepreneur: How far can he go?
A New Yorker who makes traditional Chinese “grab-and-go” street crepes wants to expand.
Finding the funny in the presidential campaigns
Comedians at Electoral Dysfunction use political satire to cope with the 2016 presidential election.
Residents seek safe pedestrian access to Riverside South Park
Regular sidewalk closures make it daunting for residents in the West 50s to access the riverside waterfront park across the West Side Highway.
Rent increase in Chelsea might force out longtime filmmaker
Independent filmmaker Marc Levin might become a casualty of the Chelsea gentrification that is the subject of his new HBO documentary.
For beleaguered homeless, a strained system with no easy fixes
Homeless services in Midtown are strained as the population grows.
Chelsea Mosque develops new safety guide
The Muslim community at a Chelsea mosque institutes new safety procedures after the September 17 explosion in the area.
“Fame” school calls for a return to its original mission
A petition titled “Bring Fame back to the ‘Fame’ school” calls for a change in admissions criteria at the legendary performing arts high school. The petition has garnered over 10,000 signatures.
Spectators head to Pier 84 for tugboat competition
Racing tugboats: The Working Harbor Committee hosted the 24th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race & Competition.
