https://www.westsidespirit.com/city-arts/chelsea-music-festival-artistic-directors-seek-to-celebrate-america-CM5853532 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-06-05T16:07:03-04:00 Chelsea Music Festival Artistic Directors Seek to Celebrate America https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-05-15-at-1-55-28-pm_4-10728098_20260515135605.png Chelsea Music Festival Artistic Directors Ken David-Masur and Melinda Lee Masur https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/e-bike-protesters-transportation-alternatives-fundraiser-FN5917171 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-06-05T19:34:57-04:00 “I Could Have Been Dead:” E-Bike Critics Rally in Midtown https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/ebike-safety-protesters-jpg-10796959-10796959_4-10796959_20260605134241.jpg Protesters gather outside Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser to call for stricter regulation of e-bikes and other micromobility devices. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/ebike-sandy-rayburn-jpg-10796966-10796966_4-10796966_20260605134245.jpg Sandy Rayburn attends a protest outside the New-York Historical Society, where opponents of current e-bike policies gathered during a Transportation Alternatives fundraiser. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/ebike-janet-schroeder-jpg-10796970-10796970_4-10796970_20260605134250.jpg Janet Schroeder, co-founder and director of the NYC E-Vehicle Safety Alliance, speaks to protesters outside Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/ebike-protesters-jpg-10796985-10796985_4-10796985_20260605134254.jpg Demonstrators hold signs outside the New-York Historical Society during a protest over e-bike safety and bike lane policies. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/ebike-protest-yellow-costume-jpg-10796988-10796988_4-10796988_20260605134058.jpg A protester holds a sign criticizing Amazon, Uber and DoorDash during a demonstration outside Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser at the New-York Historical Society. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/ebike-ben-furnas-arrives-jpg-10796991-10796991_4-10796991_20260605134257.jpg Ben Furnas, executive director of Transportation Alternatives, arrives at the organization’s annual fundraiser at the New-York Historical Society on Monday. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/ebike-protest-fundraiser-guests-jpg-107969_4-10796995_20260605134121.jpg Guests arrive for Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser while protesters demonstrate outside the venue. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/ebike-protest-guest-greeting-jpg-10796998-10796998_4-10796998_20260605134101.jpg A guest greets protesters while entering Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser at the New-York Historical Society. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/ebike-ta-supporter-jpeg-10797011-10797011_4-10797011_20260605134301.jpg A Transportation Alternatives supporter speaks with a protester outside the organization’s annual fundraiser on Central Park West. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/ebike-mamdani-mary-beth-kelly-jpg-10797014_4-10797014_20260605134304.jpg Mayor Zohran Mamdani embraces Mary Beth Kelly during Transportation Alternatives’ annual fundraiser at the New-York Historical Society. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/knicks-open-nba-finals-with-game-1-comeback-watch-parties-galore-KX5918048 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-06-06T08:03:06-04:00 Knicks Open NBA Finals With Game 1 Comeback, Watch Parties Galore! https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/knicks-fan-waves-flage_4-10798064_20260605170124.png A fan waves a Knicks flag outside Madison Square Garden before the start of game 1. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-05-165535_4-10798067_20260605170127.png Knicks fans were allowed to gather for an outdoor watch party outside Madison Square Garden for game 1 after the NYPD granted permission at the last minute. Security was tight and is expected to be even tighter if President Donald Trump makes it to Game 3 at MSG. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/tempimagex0aiwm_4-10797507_20260605150204.jpg Fans watch Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs on a giant screen at the South Street Seaport. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/tempimagercqyas_4-10796922_20260605150202.jpg Sadie’s Garden Bar, 19 Fulton St, New York, NY Knicks Watch Party 2026 https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/grace-lee-announces-2-million-state-grant-for-9-11-health-research-GX5918109 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-06-06T15:28:12-04:00 Grace Lee Announces $2 Million State Grant for 9/11 Health Research https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a7241_4-10798203_20260605180627.jpg Assembly Member Grace Lee at press conference announcing $2 million from state budget to support 9/11-realted health research. Also pictured: Council Member Christopher Marte (left) and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal (right) were joined by Dr. Amit Verma, Dr. David Prezant, Tammy Meltzer, and Jim Brosi. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a7245_4-10798193_20260605175921.jpg Grace Lee flanked by Council Member Christopher and Manhattan Borough President Bray Hoylman-Sigal. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a7231_4-10797528_20260605174437.jpg Plaque in front of FDNY Engine 24/Ladder 5/Battalion 2 Firehouse honoring 11 firefighters who gave theire lives at the World Trade Center during the 9/11 attack.. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a7302_4-10798197_20260605175925.jpg A white rose placed on the periphery of the memorial. After attending the press conference, Straus News observed the 9/11 Memorial Pools in World Trade Center. The two reflecting pools encompass/physicalize the immeasurable loss from the terrorist attack that continues to take lives today. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a7299_4-10798200_20260605175927.jpg A view of One World Trade Center from standpoint on the North Tower Pool. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/ny-12-candidates-battle-it-out-at-fiesty-democratic-debate-NM5916096 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-06-06T20:08:04-04:00 NY-12 Candidates Battle It Out at “Fiesty” Democratic Debate https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/04met-ny12-debate-01-videosixteenbyni_4-10798432_20260606175517.png George Conway, Alex Bores, Micah Lasher, and Jack Schlossberg fought for the 32% undecided vote to become the Democratic nominee for New York’s 12th congressional district race. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/firefighter-who-saved-victim-in-uws-fire-honored-on-medal-day-HH5911449 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-06-06T22:11:34-04:00 Firefighter Who Saved Victim in UWS Fire Honored on Medal Day https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a7040_4-10790093_20260604135510.jpg James M. Lafferty was presented with the John H. Prentice medal during the annual FDNY Medal Day ceremony for his heroic actions during a December 9, 2025 fire on West 107th St. and Amsterdam Ave. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/3e0a7043_4-10790095_20260604135513.jpg Firefighter James Lafferty with his family, Mayor Mamdani, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore, and FDNY Department Chief John Esposito. (Photo: Martina Dimitrova) https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/dec-2025-uws-fire_4-10788201_20260604131021.jpg An apartment building on the corner of 107th St and Amsterdam Ave. was set ablaze in the morning of December 9, 2025. After receiving the alarm, James Lafferty and his ladder company quickly responded and rescued occupants on the scene. (Credit: FDNY) https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/destrcution-uws-fire-2025_4-10789415_20260604131022.webp The resulting damage of the December 9 fire. (Photo: Jack Ahern) https://www.westsidespirit.com/features/healthy-manhattan/milk-is-a-calcium-champion-but-there-are-many-alternatives-MJ5920538 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-06-06T22:45:27-04:00 Milk is a Calcium Champion but There are Many Alternatives https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-06-224048_4-10798450_20260606224528.png Japanese silky tofu can serve as a way to capture calcium for consumers who for allergy reasons or simple taste preferences do not want to get the healthful benefits via standard cow’s milk. https://www.westsidespirit.com/voices/vincent-danz-remembered-u-s-coast-guard-names-ship-for-9-11-hero-YY5890357 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-06-07T14:23:56-04:00 Vincent Danz Remembered: U.S. Coast Guard Names Ship for 9/11 Hero https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/daughters-of-vincent-danz-on-coast-gu_4-10798476_20260607010436.png The three daughters of Vincent Danz were young when their dad was killed on 9/11. Abigail was not quite a year old, oldest daughter Winnie was 9 years old and middle daughter Emily was 6 years old. All three were on deck for the commissioning. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/crew-members-on-the-uscgc-vincent-dan_4-10767652_20260528132905.png Crew members at the dedication of US Coast Guard Cutter Vincent Danz during the ships commissioning ceremony at Pier 86 near at Intrepid Museum in New York on Friday, May 22. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/vincent-danz_4-10769760_20260528170917.png Vincent Danz, a member of the elite Emergency Services Unit was one of the 23 NYPD officers who died on 9/11. He was US Marine before joining the NYPD and was a Coast Guard reservist at the time of his death. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/uss-vincent-danz_4-10767582_20260528132904.png The USCGC Vincent Danz seen as it was at port in Florida before heading to New York City for its official commissioning on May 22. It will be patroling the western Pacific from a home port in Guam. https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/manhattan-electeds-escalate-attack-on-trump-backed-penn-station-plan-JJ5920685 hourly The Spirit - Westsider en 2026-06-07T15:16:40-04:00 Manhattan Electeds Escalate Attack on Trump-backed Penn Station Plan https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/brad-hoylman-nadler-outside-msg-kjk_4-10798463_20260607125312.jpg Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal (at mic) mc’d a press conference outside Madison Square Garden on the morning of June 7 that included (from left) Assemblymember Tony Simone, newly elected City Council member Carl Wilson, Congressman Jerry Nadler, NYS Senator Liz Krueger and Reinvent Albany senior policy advisor Rachael Fauss. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/screenshot-2026-06-07-124624_4-10798624_20260607130618.png Rep. Jerry Nadler warned that a new bill introduced by Republican Congressman Addison McDowell cedes too much power to Amtrak over land use around Penn Station, which he says would strip that right from state and city government. https://www.westsidespirit.com/binrepository/liz-krueger-outside-msg_4-10798627_20260607130620.png NYS Senator Liz Krueger, who has resumed public appearances following her mild stroke in early April, teamed up with other Manhattan politicians across the street from Madison Square Garden on June 7 in announcing their joint opposition to the Trump Administration’s plan on Penn Station.