Neighbors and sandwich shop clash over liquor license in Chelsea
A new French sandwich shop in Chelsea faces hostility from some of its neighbors.
Local Cannabis Shops Open Ahead of Recreational Licenses
The application window for permits for recreational cannabis sales closed last month. Ahead of that deadline, dozens of cannabis dispensaries were operating in Chelsea alone.
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.
Bodega Owners Add Plant-Based Menu Options
In an effort to appeal to customers and financially recover from the pandemic, some New York City bodega owners are adding plant-based food to their menus.
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.
Complaints About Chelsea’s Dirty Sidewalks Soar as Tourism Returns
As tourism returns, some Chelsea residents feel sidewalks are dirtier than ever, but the New York Department of Sanitation doesn’t see it as a problem.
Senate Bill Looking to Ban Pet Stores From Selling Animals Creates Controversy
The New York State Senate approved a bill that looks to prevent pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits. The Assembly is set to vote on the legislation, which has pets stores fearing they will be pushed out of business, later this year.
Arson Attacks in Chelsea Shock Community
Fires run rampant throughout Chelsea raising concerns over arson attacks.
New Pace Gallery: ultra pricey art takes over Chelsea
The Pace Gallery opened in Chelsea. Only some of the mega gallery’s expensive art is for sale, and residents wonder how its opening will impact the neighborhood.
New metro website launches in January
A new website, The City, hopes to fill the gaps in New York’s local journalism scene.
Affordable housing out of reach for those who need it most
A new affordable housing project in Chelsea is slated for completion at the end of 2018. But living there remains a pipe dream for some of the very individuals it was meant to attract.
Further delays for the Women’s Building as third block party nears
While Women’s Building developers wait for access from the state, they unite the community where they can: on the streets.
Old-school Chelsea donut shop opens East Village location
After 50 years, Chelsea’s legendary Donut Pub will add an East Village outlet.
Chelsea lacks free after-school programs
As Chelsea gentrifies, some children are getting left behind.
Construction delays as the Women’s Building builds community first
Construction slightly delayed, the Women’s Building is building community before breaking ground.
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.
Amazon’s second bookstore opens in Midtown West
Amazon opened its second New York brick-and-mortar bookstore in August, close to some of the city’s independent bookstores.
Hidden signs about plant safety confuse High Line visitors
Eating delicious edible-looking berries at The High Line can get you fined or sick, but there aren’t signs to warn you about specific ones.
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.
Small West Chelsea building ignites parking debate
Community Board 4 approved additional parking spots for a new residential building in West Chelsea, creating controversy among local residents.
The Women’s Building welcomes input from Chelsea residents
The Women’s Building hosted a block party on 25th September in Chelsea, to draw inputs from the community about the redevelopment of Bayview Correctional Facility, a former women’s prison on West 20th Street.
