https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/crime-watch/vicious-west-side-sneaker-robbery-diamond-district-elder-assault-EY5771305 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-18T18:48:58-04:00 Vicious West Side Sneaker Robbery; Diamond District Elder Assault https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/vicious-west-side-sneaker-robbert-d_4-10631276_20260418184120.png Left: One suspect in West Side sneaker robbery. Right: wanted for elder assault. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/vicious-west-side-sneaker-robbery-cri_4-10631282_20260418184705.jpg Suspects in vicious West Side sneaker robbery of April 2, 2026. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/diamond-district-elder-assault-crime_4-10631279_20260418184459.jpg Wanted for Diamond District Elder Assault. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/voices/robotaxis-are-ready-new-york-city-isn-t-CY5771765 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-19T08:34:47-04:00 Robotaxis Are Ready; New York City Isn’t https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/robotaxis-are-read-new-york-is-not_4-10631315_20260419083424.jpg A Waymo robotaxi at Broadway and Walker Street, March 2026. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/crime-watch/sex-trafficking-indictment-shows-new-tech-in-oldest-profession-DE5767467 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-19T16:15:21-04:00 Sex Trafficking Indictment Shows New Tech in Oldest Profession https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/sex-trafficking-indictment-shows-new_4-10631297_20260419010404.jpg The exterior of 108 Greenwich St. in March 2025. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/sex-trafficking-indictment-108-greenw_4-10631303_20260419011420.jpg Entrance to since closed TemptationsNYC sex club at 108 Greenwich St. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/sex-trafficking-indictment-shows-new_4-10631300_20260419010407.jpg Mural art in the lobby of 108 Greenwich St. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/manhattan-by-sail-brings-harbor-summer-camp-back-to-seaport-IY5771028 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-19T16:26:14-04:00 Manhattan by Sail Brings Harbor Summer Camp Back to Seaport https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/harbor-camp-clipper-2015_4-10631152_20260417234843.jpg Harbor Camp provides a first-hand opportunity for children to learn about sailing. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/21808936079-3e4b0db521-o_4-10631155_20260417234844.jpg Educators teach children a variety of skills, from knot tying to sailing terminology. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/tom_4-10631158_20260417234845.jpg Manhattan by Sail founder Tom Berton began the business in 2001. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/sail-gp-x-mbs_4-10631161_20260417234846.jpg Sails on the Clipper City include clear views of the iconic New York City skyline. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/q-line-update-feds-restore-funding-to-second-avenue-subway-MB5773349 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-19T22:48:19-04:00 Q Line Update: Feds Restore Funding to Second Avenue Subway https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/second-phase-of-second-ave-subway_4-10631565_20260419224445.png The second phase of the Second Ave. Subway expansion is set to resume after the Trump Administration’s DOT said it would resume funding the project after a seven-month interruption. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/125th-st-station_4-10631579_20260419223620.png The Second Ave. subway, which currently ends at the Q line station at 96th St.. is eventually going to expand by three stations north to 106th Street and then end at a brand new 125th Street station in East Harlem. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/city-arts/uncle-sam-drones-grand-master-raphael-more-10-must-see-spring-exhibits-DB5773162 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-20T01:09:31-04:00 Uncle Sam, Drones, Grand Master Raphael &amp; More: 10 Must See Spring Exhibits https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/05-uncle-sam-riding-a-bicycle-whirlig_4-10631518_20260420001826.jpg Uncle Sam Riding a Bicycle Whirligig, Probably New York State, 1880–1920, Paint on wood with metal, 37 x 55 1/2 x 11 in., Gift of Dorothea and Leo Rabkin. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/03-anicka-yi_4-10631594_20260420001827.jpg Anicka Yi’s, “In Love with the World,” 2021/2025. Plastic, helium, electronics, thermal camera, positioning system, and artificial life simulation at the newly reopened New Museum. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/inal-artwork-from-monkey-king-2001-co_4-10631548_20260420001827.jpg Ed Young’s artwork from the “Monkey King” will be on view at the Museum of Chinese Americans this May to Sept. Photo courtesy of University of Connecticut, Archives and Special Collections. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/07-utepetit-redbedcountry-2023_4-10631550_20260420001828.jpg Utē Petit, “Red Bed Country,” 2023.Watercolor, ink, graphite on paper with wood frame is included in “Fade” at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Courtesy the artist and Swivel Gallery. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/09-nmai-virgil-ortiz-incubators-2016_4-10631553_20260420001830.jpg At the National Museum of the American Indian, Virgil Ortiz, “Incubators,” 2016, High fire clay vessels, underglazes, acrylic paint with corning glass tendrils. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/06-carol-bove-exh-ph038-large-jpg_4-10631557_20260420001830.jpg Carol Bove is on display at the Guggenheim from March 5 to August 2. David Heald / Installation view. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/spring-arts-photo-1_4-10631547_20260419213019.jpg Installation view of Raphael: Sublime Poetry, on view March 29–June 28, 2026 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Photo by Eileen Travell, Courtesy of The Met https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/04-sc2007-46-ricr-press-1761x2000_4-10631597_20260420001831.jpg Leo Matiz. “Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, Mexico,” 1946. Platinum/palladium print, 13 3/4 × 12 3/16″ The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Alejandra Matiz. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/08-rembrandtselfport_4-10631555_20260420001831.jpg Rembrandt van Rijn’s “Self-Portrait with Shaded Eyes,” 1634, Oil on panel, on loan from the Leiden Collection will be on view in “Old Masters, New Amsterdam” at the New York Historical. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/whitney-biennial_4-10631591_20260420001831.jpg Installation view of Whitney Biennial 2026. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/persian-day-parade-brings-iranian-pride-to-madison-avenue-IA5772875 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-20T11:58:07-04:00 Persian Day Parade Brings Iranian Pride to Madison Avenue https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/persian-day-parade-float_4-10632211_20260420092555.jpg Persian Day Parade on Madison Avenue, April 19 was spirited even if lightly attended by spectators. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/persian-day-parade-women-life-freed_4-10632217_20260420092559.jpg Persian Day Parade on Madison Avenue, April 19 where many of the marchers expressed solidarity with protestors against the current fundamentalist regime in power in Iran. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/persian-day-parade-tomb-cyrus_4-10632287_20260420093512.jpg A replica of the historic Tomb of Cyrus at Persian Day Parade on Madison Avenue, April 19. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/persian-day-parade-2026-madison-2_4-10632281_20260420092956.jpg Persian Day Parade on Madison Avenue, April 19, drew two happy kids in a stroller. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/persian-day-parade-2026-madison-3_4-10632284_20260420092957.jpg Persian Day Parade on Madison Avenue, April 19. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/persian-day-parade-victims_4-10632215_20260420092557.jpg Persian Day Parade on Madison Avenue, April 19 showcases victims of oppression. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/persian-day-parade-dancers_4-10632209_20260420092554.jpg Persian Day Parade on Madison Avenue, April 19 celebrated Iranian culture with women and men in flowing traditional clothes from a time before the theocratic regime was installed. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/persian-day-parade-2026-madison_4-10632278_20260420092955.jpg A spectatory wraps himself in the ancient flag of Iran at the Persian Day Parade on Madison Avenue, April 19. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/persian-day-parade-nowruz_4-10632213_20260420092557.jpg Persian Day Parade on Madison Avenue, April 19 had colorful floats and dancers. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/persian-parade-2026new-york-nytoday_4-10632219_20260420092600.jpg Persian Day Parade on Madison Avenue, April 19 showed lots of spirit. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/32bj-seiu-votes-yes-giving-bargaining-committee-the-ok-to-call-for-a-strike-GF5766549 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-20T14:02:40-04:00 32BJ SEIU Votes “Yes,” Giving Bargaining Committee the OK to Call for a Strike https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/milimg-5861-5603047-10624247-20260420_4-10624247_20260420140241.jpg 32BJ SEIU members, 10,000 strong, vote on April 15, 2026, in Manhattan to authorize bargaining committee to call for a strike if no deal on wages, health care can be reached with the Realty Advisory Board. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/mamdaniunion_4-10624614_20260416170230.jpg Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses union members at 32BJ SEIU vote on April 15, when those in attendance authorized bargaining committee to OK call for a strike. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/meninunion_4-10624617_20260416170636.jpg City Council Speaker Julie Menin confirms her support for 32BJ SEIU union during a vote on April 15, when voting members authorized bargaining committee to OK a strike call. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/seiuleaders_4-10624620_20260416171111.jpg Union executives and city leaders come together on April 15 to support the 32BJ SEIU vote to authorize a strike if the bargaining committee and Realty Advisory Board do not come to an agreement. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/strike-averted-32bj-union-and-rab-reach-tentative-four-year-deal-BE5776300 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-20T14:20:26-04:00 Strike Averted: 32BJ Union and RAB Reach Tentative Four-Year Deal https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/32bj-union-head-manny_4-10635105_20260420133232.jpg <b>Manny Pastreich (at mic) and Howard Rothschild (right of mic) surrounded by 32BJ Bargaining Committee the Realty Advisory Board members at New York Hilton Midtown. With only days before the old contract expired on April 20 and a strike loomed, a new contract was reached. </b> https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/milimg-5861-5603047-10624247-20260420_4-10635877_20260420141315.jpg An impassioned union rally on April 15 saw union workers give strike authorization to the 32BJ bargaining committee if talks stalled. Two days after the rally, attended by leading city political figures, the union and the landlord’s Realty Advisory Board reached a tentative deal. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/wild-west-purse-theft-leads-to-rare-horseback-arrest-on-uws-MD5775709 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-20T15:54:02-04:00 Wild West: Purse Theft Leads to Rare Horseback Arrest on UWS https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/wild-west-nypd-mounted-2_4-10636173_20260420150827.png The suspect, Felicia Field, in white shirt and black shorts, is seen running from an officer who was pursuing her on horseback. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-04-20-at-2-14-23-pm_4-10635888_20260420141625.png Suspect seen running from mounted NYPD officer https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/ny-12-candidates-take-on-key-issues-trump-in-panel-at-92ny-AX5770736 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-20T17:14:32-04:00 NY-12 Candidates Take on Key Issues, Trump in Panel at 92NY https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-04-17-at-4-59-02-pm_4-10631115_20260417165921.png Four candidates in the NY-12 congressional race—(from left) State Assemblyman Alex Bores, George Conway, State Assemblyman Micah Lasher, and Jack Schlossberg—debated at an April 15 NY1 panel. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-04-17-at-5-07-37-pm_4-10631120_20260417170903.png The panel was hosted by Errol Louis, the NY1 journalist. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/group-rallies-at-city-hall-for-registration-of-e-bikes-YF5766735 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-20T17:17:16-04:00 Group Rallies at City Hall for Registration of E-Bikes https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/img-5387_4-10624508_20260416174912.jpg Janet Schroeder, who leads the Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance, rallied outside City Hall on April 16 for the passage of Priscilla’s Law. It would force the registration of e-bikes and other e-vehicles. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/img-5388_4-10624624_20260416174912.jpg Laura Dunn (above), who is running to represent Manhattan in Congress, told <i>Straus News </i>that there should be “crime victim compensation” for those struck by e-bike or e-scooter riders. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/news/group-asks-city-planning-to-block-greenwich-village-tower-BB5762737 hourly Chelsea Clinton News en 2026-04-20T18:39:19-04:00 Group Asks City Planning to Block Greenwich Village Tower https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/5-west-13th-diagram-and-empty-lot-1_4-10619154_20260415162946.jpg Village Preservation has asked the Department of City Planning to halt the construction of a luxury condo tower on W. 13th St., by clarifying some important “City of Yes” rules. https://www.chelseanewsny.com/binrepository/screenshot-2025-10-03-at-5-31-41-pm-4_4-10619161_20260415163221.webp The preservationist group believes that the tower project is in conflict with new zoning rules that are supposed to guarantee affordable housing development.