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In today's newsletter:
- How Chelsea's Mount Sinai center is helping shape the future of myeloma care
- How a Chelsea-area hate crime and NoMad heist shook nightlife
- What's behind the leadership shake-up at Pace's huge Chelsea flagship?
Also on today's calendar: A Tribute To Amy Winehouse and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Where Will Cell and Gene Therapy Go Next in Multiple Myeloma? (cancernetwork.com) — A leading myeloma specialist based at Mount Sinai's Blavatnik Family Chelsea Medical Center discusses how cutting-edge CAR T and gene therapies are reshaping treatment, including for patients referred from community practices. For Chelsea residents, it's a reminder that a nationally recognized center for advanced blood cancer care is right in the neighborhood, though experts stress ongoing challenges with side effects, access, and coordination of care. 
2. Anti-Gay Hate Crime in Chelsea; Gunpoint Robbery in NoMad (chelseanewsny.com subscription) — Police are searching for two men after an anti-gay assault on two people near 28th Street in the Chelsea/NoMad area, investigated as a hate crime by the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force. In a separate incident, three masked robbers tied up workers and stole cash, DJ gear, and liquor from a NoMad cocktail bar, and detectives are asking anyone with tips to contact Crime Stoppers.
3. Two Pace Gallery Executives Resign In The Aftermath Of Major Layoffs (artforum.com) — Chelsea art watchers may notice changes at Pace Gallery, whose massive neighborhood flagship opened amid a rapid expansion just a few years ago. Two senior executives have now resigned following major layoffs and roster cuts, though both say they're moving to new roles while the gallery continues restructuring under CEO Marc Glimcher.
4. Appeals Judge Allows 'Pied-à-Terre' Tax Rollout While Legal Battle Continues (chelseanewsny.com subscription) — New York's controversial pied-à-terre tax on high-value second homes is moving ahead despite a temporary restraining order, after an appeals judge allowed rollout while lawsuits continue. A Chelsea resident is among homeowners suing over errors in the public tax list, as city officials extend deadlines for those contesting their inclusion and defend the surcharge as a way to fund services.
📸 Around Chelsea
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelsea
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★ Featured events ★
- A Tribute To Amy Winehouse →
LouLou's Speakeasy 176 8th Ave at 19th Street, NYC,
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- Buena Vista Social Club
New York University Athletics Schoenfeld Theatre
7:00 pm - Hoboken Board of Education Monthly Meeting
Hoboken Public School District Hoboken HS Auditorium
7:00 pm - Mets Vs. Padres
New York University Athletics Citi Field
7:10 pm - Mornings in The Glade →
Hudson River Greenway, New York
9:00 am - Session 1: Brightspace Basics I (Brightspace Bootcamp)
New York University Public Events New York, NY 10003
10:00 am - Brightspace Bootcamp 2026 - All sessions
New York University Public Events New York, NY 10003
10:00 am - Session 2: Brightspace Basics II (Brightspace Bootcamp)
New York University Public Events New York, NY 10003
11:00 am - Session 3: Brightspace Communication & Student Engagement (Bright
New York University Public Events New York, NY 10003
1:00 pm - Getting Started with NYC Preschool Admissions →
Parents League Virtual Workshop
1:00 pm - Demystifying Kindergarten Admissions →
Parents League Virtual Workshop
1:00 pm - CJHive: An Evening With Artist Steve Marcus →
Center for Jewish History, 15 W 16th St, New York
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Thursday August 20
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- UES songwriter/author wins 2026 Hollywood Independent Music Award for Best Children's Music!
Mallory J. Stevens has just won the 2026 Hollywood Independent Music Award for Best Children's Music, along with her song co-songwriter, film and... (More info)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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