The LES Business Improvement District officially unveiled their new headquarters (and Visitor Center) at 54 Orchard Street on Tuesday night. They celebrated the long-awaited new space with a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from numerous elected officials who were...
On Monday, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn released a comprehensive report and plan for creating a sustainable and affordable food system in New York City. Gotham Gazette and Civil Eats both have good articles looking at her proposals. In...
In September, a piece in the Observer introduced voters of the 64th Assembly District to Sheldon Silver's newest foe: 28-year old Columbia graduate student Ed Chen. At the time, he was exploring the possibility of running against the powerful...
Several members of the City Council are introducing a resolution calling on the state education commissioner to block Mayor Bloomberg's choice for schools chancellor. District 1 City Councilmember Margaret Chin is among them. She has also sent a letter...
Yesterday we posted a video of City Councilmember Margaret Chin's remarks during a rally on the Seward Park redevelopment site over the weekend. Now, a bit more from the rally/vigil, as well as more from Chin, who spoke with...
We'll have a story later today on the annual affordable housing rally held on the Seward Park redevelopment site. In the meantime, here's a video clip from City Councilmember Margaret Chin, who attended yesterday's event:
Elected officials and neighborhood activists rallied in Chatham Square yesterday, urging voters to go to the polls tomorrow. Among those taking part in an afternoon rally: State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, State Senator Daniel Squadron and City Councilmember Margaret...
A message from City Councilmember Margaret Chin:
This coming Tuesday, November 2nd, is Election Day. I am supporting a number of candidates, and I need your help. Please join me on this crucial weekend to campaign for Democrats across New...
Councilmember Margaret Chin honored the First Chinese Presbyterian Church yesterday, as it officially turned 100 years old, with a City Council Proclamation. Chin was at the historic Birthday Party earlier this summer (along with The New York Times, which...
District 1 City Councilmember Margaret Chin is holding an open house this coming Friday, October 15th. It'll be from 1-6pm at her district office, 165 Park Row, Suite 11. The event should be a good opportunity to meet Chin's...
