Jack Schlossberg (center) turned up at the influential Lexington Democratic fall social and is said to be considering a run for Jerry Nadler’s Congressional seat next year. He has not held elected office but has been around politics his whole life. Here, he watches his mom, Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, being sworn in as ambassador to Australia in 2022. ( Photo: U.S. Embassy Australia) JFK Grandson Toying with Run for Nadler Seat Next Year Along with Bores, Lasher, and Bottcher November 2025 election’s in a few weeks. Then the 2026 primaries are not far behind. So, Sojourn Social, the popular UES restaurant,... News 12 Oct 2025 | 12:58
Three proposed casinos. ( Photos, Left: Silverstein Properties, SL Green; Right: Soloviev Group) Backers Wonder: Will Any Casino in Manhattan Ever Get an OK from CBs and Activists? Can any proposal for a casino in Manhattan survive the widespread resistance from local community boards and neighbors? That... News 30 May 2025 | 08:59
If the new legislation is approved, scenes like the above with police enforcing a new pedestrian pricing toll, could be commonplace. ( Photo: Courtesy Council Member Eric Bottcher) Council Member Calls for “Pedestrian Pricing” in Manhattan below 60th St City Council member Eric Bottcher on April 1 sent out a release calling for a “pedestrian pricing” toll to be introduced... News 08 Apr 2025 | 07:45
Signs highlighting the new congestion pricing zone. ( Photo: Alamy) Hochul Ignored Plea from 4 Council Members for Relief from Congest Toll for Residents Living Below 60th St. Dear Governor Hochul and Commissioner Dominguez: We write to you as New York City Council Members representing the Central... Voices 06 Jan 2025 | 06:42
A rendering of the atrium that would be the centerpiece of a $10 billion Port Authority Bus Terminal overhaul. The NY City Council unanimously approved the project on Nov. 21. ( Photo: Port Authority of New York & New Jersey) Port Authority Bus Terminal Overhaul Gets Council OK, Still Needs $1B Federal Loan The New York City Council unanimously gave the go-ahead for a $10 billion overhaul of the Port Authority Bus Terminal on... News 26 Nov 2024 | 05:58
Eric Bottcher addresses reporters on Nov. 18 after a scaffolding collapse in on W. 29th St. injured three people. He was not aware at that time that a knife wielding maniac had already started a deadly spree that morning in Chelsea which would eventually claim three lives across Manhattan. ( Photo: Keith J. Kelly) Bottcher Thanks NYPD, Says Knife Attack Shows Failures of Justice, Mental Health Systems Friends, I am heartbroken and outraged by the senseless violence that transpired in our city yesterday. The tragic loss of... Voices 19 Nov 2024 | 03:59
City Councilmember Erik Bottcher speaking at a press conference on a new bill that will further regulate newsracks. ( Photo: Jack Ahern ) NY City Council Passes Bill To Further Regulate Newsracks The New York City Council has passed a bill that will update the regulation of newsracks. Known as Intro. 663, it will reportedly... News 15 Nov 2024 | 04:29
One Track Mind: an addict gets his fix on 35th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues; the Midtown South precinct house sits mid-block. ( Photo: Brian Berger) Bottcher’s Open Letter to Mayor Adams on West Side Humanitarian Crisis: Mental Illness, Homelessness, Drug Abuse, More Dear Mayor Adams, I am writing to urgently seek your assistance once more in addressing the humanitarian crisis unfolding... Voices 05 Aug 2024 | 02:39
Councilman Bottcher (Right) joins with area activists to put the final efforts into officially planting the 500th street tree in District 3 as he kicks off a new Tree Fund in partnership with the NY Horticulture Society. He’s helping to jump start the tree fund with another $800,000 in city council funds. Photo: Wyatt Obering A Tree Grows in Chelsea: Bottcher adds $800,000 to New Fund, Plants 500th ‘Street Tree’ City Council member Erik Bottcher said he has started a Tree Fund with the Horticulture Society of New York and allocated... News 12 Jul 2024 | 07:45
Fulton and Chelsea Elliot Houses on 413 W. 17th Street between Ninth and Tenth Ave. were the subject of a public forum on Feb. 1 on the city’s plan to tear the buildings down and replace them with new buildings for over $1 billion. Photo Credit: Flickr. Chelsea Residents Voice Concerns at Public Forum on $1.5B NYCHA Tear Down Some residents are not sold on the $1.5 billion plan unveiled by the city to tear down and rebuild the Fulton and Elliot... News 05 Feb 2024 | 05:45
Two dogs playing at the temporary dog run in Penn South Playground as a third sits close by. Photo: Gaby Messino The Dog Days are Not Over In all five boroughs of New York there are roughly 500,000 registered dogs and only 84 dog runs; a little less than half... News 23 Sep 2022 | 02:42
The new Tin Pan Alley Sign on 28th Street and Broadway. Photo: Kay Bontempo Tin Pan Alley Recognized With Official Street Sign New Yorkers gathered on a recent Saturday at the corner of Broadway and West 28th Street to place a sign officially commemorating... News 13 Apr 2022 | 01:02
