Tag: chelsea
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Kingdom of the Marvelous art exhibit in Chelsea
A haunting and mystical art exhibit debuts at Rush Arts Gallery in Chelsea.
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Fulton Houses starts resident course program
The Robert Fulton Houses public housing is starting a work skills training program and hopes to join forces with the Housing Authority to expand the courses’ reach.
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In wake of Sandy firings, hotel and residents disagree on what makes a good neighbor
Community Board 4 “punished” the High Line Hotel for reneging on a deal it made to rehire workers, but now hotel management may be willing to follow through.
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Smoke-free housing slower to come to buildings that need it most
Smoke-free housing efforts by the Manhattan Smoke-Free Partnership target low-income developments like the Robert Fulton Houses, where there are higher rates of asthma, but, change in these neighborhoods may come slowly.
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Low-Income Chelsea Residents Fear Threats to Public Housing
With gentrification speeding up and the housing authority’s plans to build private housing on its land, community housing advocates worry about the future of the neighborhood.
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West Side Parents Debate Elementary School Rezoning
Parents were invited to make public comments on an elementary school rezoning proposal that would mean big changes for Chelsea and West Village families looking to began school from 2014 on.
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After Sandy: Miracle on 26th Street
Some clinics were left without power for almost a week and others lucked out and continued business as usual right after the storm.
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After Sandy: Victims Deliver To Victims
After Fulton House recovered from Hurricane Sandy, Miguel Acevedo, the president of its tenant association, decided that he should hand out donations to those still in need, along with several volunteers.
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After Sandy: City Distributes Basic Supplies in Chelsea
New York City has organized the distribution of basic supplies for Hurricane Sandy Victims at the Chelsea Park soccer field on West 27th Street, between Ninth and Tenth Avenues, between 1 and 5 p.m. Giveaways were provided by the federal government and aid groups including the Salvation Army and American Red Cross, as well as…
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The Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Chelsea was among the neighborhoods badly hit by Hurricane Sandy. The day after the storm, residents coped with massive power cuts while trying to get back into their daily routines. As of 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, there was no power south of 25th street. The much-publicized collapse of a building façade,…
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Supporting Small Business? Chelsea Residents Know How Hard It Is
The presidential candidates talk about support for small businesses, but rising prices make it hard for Chelsea independents.
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LGBT Youth Service a Casualty of Chelsea Rents
Rising rental prices have forced the Ali Forney Center, which provides services to LGBT youths, to open in Harlem in advance of closing its current Chelsea site.
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Local Businesses Ready to Profit from High Line 3
Businesses near the third and final section of the High Line look forward to a spike in business with the new High Line segment and southern Hudson Yards redevelopment.
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HIV/AIDS Rent Cap Bill, Struck Down Twice, Headed for Third Try
Legislation that establishes a rent cap for people living with HIV/AIDS has been defeated twice — but with a new senator in place for the 27th District, which includes Chelsea, the long battle for affordable housing continues, with a third bill slated for a post-November election vote.
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Students Fight for Their Futures at City’s Student Registration Center
Over 13,000 New York City students and parents, who either did not have schools or were unhappy with their placements, turned to Student Registration Centers for help.
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For a Week, Chelsea’s Art Scene Shifts to Miami
Many Chelsea galleries packed up and headed to Art Basel Miami Beach last week, widely considered the most important art fair in North America. But some galleries skipped the event this year.
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Busting Through the Lavender Ceiling
Everyone knows about Rosie and Ellen. But have you ever heard of an equally successful gay male comedian? Probably not. Here, professors and professional comedians sound off about the issue.
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Chelsea Market’s Growing Pains
Plans to ad a 150-room hotel and new offices on top of the existing Chelsea Market building have stirred up strong feelings in the community.
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