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Chelsea

March 04, 2013

Plan to Close Chelsea Women's Prison Draws Fire

The state hopes to shut down the Bayview Correctional Facility, a women's prison in West Chelsea.

Chelsea

February 25, 2013

Christine Quinn's Endorsement From Home Club at Risk, Sources Say

Residents have joined the Chelsea Democratic club to vote against the mayoral candidate.

Chelsea

February 05, 2013

Historic Chelsea Post Office Up for Sale, USPS Says

The US Postal Service hopes to sell the historic Old Chelsea Station on West 18th Street.

Chelsea

June 01, 2012

Chelsea Market Expansion Has to Include Affordable Housing, Board Says

Neighbors voted to shoot down Chelsea Market expansion plans unless developers fund affordable housing.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 17, 2012

Chelsea Market Developer Could Ditch Hotel Plan

Developer Jamestown Properties said it would scrap a hotel on Ninth Avenue if the Community Board asked.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 09, 2012

Chelsea Market Expansion Heads to Public Review Process

The controversial Chelsea Market expansion plan will come before Community Board 4 in April.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

February 14, 2012

Chelsea Market Expansion Approved by Majority of Residents, Supporters Say

The poll by supporters says 62 percent of residents are in favor, but opponents rejected those numbers.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

January 26, 2012

High Line is Expansion's Sole Supporter at Chelsea Market Meeting

Dozens spoke against the plan, but the High Line stands to reap huge financial benefits from it.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

January 25, 2012

Chelsea Market Expansion Foes Gear Up for a Fight

A meeting on the fate of the historic building is set for Wednesday.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

November 07, 2011

Critics Pan Chelsea Market Expansion Study

A new study says the proposed Chelsea Market expansion will help bring billions to the city, but critics raised doubts about the report's objectivity.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

August 12, 2011

Activists Against Chelsea Market Expansion Meet With Pols

A citizen's group against a proposed development on top of Chelsea Market is meeting with local officials, including Speaker Christine Quinn and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

May 13, 2011

City's Top Restaurants Cook Up Chelsea School Benefit

Popular eateries from around the neighborhood will come together for one of Chelsea's top schools.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

February 24, 2011

Community Looks to Preserve Women's Prison in Chelsea

Reports Gov. Cuomo may shutter a prison in Chelsea are sparking a mix of hopes and fears.