We are disappointed to learn of further incidences of violence outside the Star Lounge recently. This is especially disconcerting in light of the fact that the Chelsea Hotel management (Arnold Tamasar and Andrew Tilley) had earlier been informed of this ongoing problem and chose to take no action. These violent incidents appear to take place in plain view of if not with the outright collusion of both 
the bouncers at Star Lounge and most disturbingly the security guards employed by the Chelsea Hotel.
This potentially explosive situation impacts not only the Chelsea Hotel but the entire neighborhood as we feel it is only a matter of time before a neighborhood resident is caught up in what is fast becoming a nightly free for all and seriously injured. Though you wouldn’t know it from the behavior of the thugs who hang out at the Star Lounge there are families with small children as well as old people who live in this area and they shouldn’t have to walk through crowds on their way to and from their homes.
A number of residents at the Chelsea Hotel have gotten together and drafted a petition calling on 
community leaders to remedy this situation. You can help by signing this petition. Contact Michele Zalopany at the Chelsea Hotel to let her know that you want to sign the petition or print out a copy of the petition and sign it and deliver to Ms. Zalopany at the Hotel. Copies of the petition were posted around the hotel earlier this week, but they were torn down. So, if you signed one of those copies your signature has been lost and you might want to sign again.
Additionally, please contact Senator Tom Duane or Speaker Christine Quinn and express your concerns about the noise, disorder and violence associated with Star Lounge. Here is a sample letter you can sign and send to the Senator or to Speaker Quinn. Remember, this is not just a Chelsea Hotel issue. These concerns impact the entire Chelsea neighborhood.
Thanks to a tipster for sending in the photos.
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