Category Archives: Chelsea

Whole Foods For the Needy

Posted on December 9, 2009 by rubinstjohn

A 22-year-old Manhattan resident is changing the lives of those in need one weekend at a time by supplying homeless shelters with donated food through a local charity. East Village resident Ezra Firestone wakes up at the crack of dawn … Continue reading →

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Gay Job Fair Breaks Attendance Record

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Aaron Kinchen

With unemployment on the rise, New York City’s second annual Gay and Lesbian Job Fair surpassed its previous attendance record. On September 18, 2008 more than 1200 predominantly gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT) job seekers met with over 40 … Continue reading →

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Starbucks: PS 11’s Lunch Stop

Posted on April 7, 2008 by

Ever tried to get a seat in Starbucks on Eighth Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Streets around noon during the work week? It’s almost impossible trying to compete with PS 11’s tween crowd out on their lunch break. The girls … Continue reading →

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Distorting The Neighborhood

Posted on March 25, 2008 by

The posting of posters in Chelsea is prolific and unattractive. Posters can be found on the temporary walls around every construction site in the neighborhood, even though there are signs that read, “Post No Bills.” The content on some of … Continue reading →

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Where is the Neighborhood Going?

Posted on March 10, 2008 by

Strolling down 22nd Street pushing a stroller with my charge, I strike up a conversation with an accompanying mom of two. The subject is the number of stores closing in the community. “Are you aware that the hardware store on … Continue reading →

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Two More Depart, Heralding Chelsea’s Changing Face

Posted on February 25, 2008 by

Chain and Mom and Pop stores, alike, are unable to withstand the exorbitant rent increases in Chelsea. Recently two more stores have joined the ranks of the departed. Ben and Jerry’s, the ice cream chain on 23rd Street between Seventh … Continue reading →

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Another One Bites The Dust

Posted on February 21, 2008 by

Living and working in Chelsea over the past 6 years has made clear that nothing is permanent. With so many luxury apartments being constructed and the neighborhood property values increasing, it is no wonder so many businesses are closing out … Continue reading →

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