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Robber Who Accidentally Shot Accomplice Wanted in Hell’s Kitchen Attempted Necklace Snatch
Police are looking for a man who accidentally shot his accomplice while attempting a robbery in Hell’s Kitchen last month. The incident took place at 12th…
Ahoy, New York! Fleet Week Brings a Wave of Sailors to Hell’s Kitchen
Fleet Week is once again returning to the West Side. New York’s piers, harbors and sidewalks will be awash with an ocean of service members, here…
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“Hell’s Kitchen is a Celebration of What Makes New York the Greatest City in the World” — Will Nunziata’s West Side Story
Theater, TV and film writer, director and creator Will Nunziata started out as a singer and has lived in Hell’s Kitchen for more than 10 years, six of them with his husband, Joseph. This is Will’s West Side Story. So what’s your New York story?…
“Hell’s Kitchen Consistently Maintains an Energy” — Michael Danz’s West Side Story
Advertising agency art director, New York City Gay Men’s Chorus member and “professional amateur dancer” Michael Danz moved to Hell’s Kitchen from Long Island seven years ago. This is his West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?My Instagram…
“The Freedom We Have to be Who We Want to be is My Favorite Thing” — Cecilia De Bucourt’s West Side Story
Argentinian model, fashion designer and photographer Cecilia De Bucourt has called New York home since the 1990s. She lives in Hell’s Kitchen and loves the diversity of the neighborhood. This is Cecilia’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just…
“Hell’s Kitchen Feels Like a Little Family” — Adriana Greaves Shares Her West Side Story
Personal trainer, fitness instructor and vlogger Adriana Greaves arrived in Hell’s Kitchen from Massachusetts in the middle of the pandemic and feels right at home in the neighborhood. This is Adriana’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I…
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How Many City Officials Does it Take to Charge a Citi Bike?
Back in February, Councilmember Bottcher jump-started the electric Citi Bike triumvirate of Lyft, DOT and Con Ed into action when he wrote complaining about the lack…
Hell’s Kitchen Gay Bar Owner Removes Security Team After Video Surfaces of Violent Incident
A Hell’s Kitchen gay bar owner has removed his security team after video surfaced of a beating of what appears to be a client outside Hush…
Baron von Swine and Arrival Times? Vision for Smarter Subway Ads Gives Shout Out to Rudy’s
If there’s one thing that the MTA seems to prioritize, it’s ads — whether it’s the digital slideshow present in the city’s new A trains, old-school…
Hell’s Kitchen Storefronts Show Signs of Recovery: Vacancies Down as 9th Avenue Sees New Business Surge
W42ST’s storefront survey is back — and while there are still no shortages of ongoing challenges to keeping businesses open in Hell’s Kitchen — there is…
Hell’s Kitchen Businesses Targeted: Glass Door Smash-Ins Rattle Stores
A series of break-ins has rattled businesses in Hell’s Kitchen, with three side street stores near 10th Avenue having their glass doors shattered within 48 hours.…
“Operation Padlock To Protect” Hits Hell’s Kitchen’s 50+ Unlicensed Smoke Stores
As legal dispensaries finally make their way to Hell’s Kitchen, new emergency regulations allowing the city to permanently padlock unregulated pot shops are starting to curb…
Hell’s Kitchen LGBTQ Leaders Vow to Celebrate Pride Amid FBI Warning of Increased Terrorist Threats
LGBTQ leaders in Hell’s Kitchen say they are committed to celebrating Pride, in the face of an FBI advisory warning of a higher risk for terrorist…
Two Students Wounded in Clash at Hell’s Kitchen High School, Police Investigate
Police were called to a Hell’s Kitchen High School this afternoon after an altercation left two students with knife wounds. One of the teenagers was seen…
Hudson River was Contaminated by Oil Spill from Cracked Floor and Century-Old Tunnel, Con Ed Reports
Cracks in the floor of Con Edison’s 59th Street Powerhouse led oil from a 4,400-gallon spill to leak through to a century-old tunnel and into the…
‘Sammy’s Law’ Unleashed: NYC Gains Authority to Set Local Speed Limits in Pursuit of Safer Streets
A state law that goes into effect in June will give New York City more power to regulate its own speed limits. But there are a…
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⚓️ Parade of Ships + 📐 BIG Drive-By
Good morning and happy Wednesday. There’s just one word for today — GLORIOUS! Sunshine, a little wind and temperatures in the low 80s this afternoon. Enjoy…
Hush Bar Beating + Citi Bike Chargers
Good morning and happy Tuesday. We are building up for Memorial Day Weekend with some great weather. Today will be sunny after some early clouds blow…
Food Festival Fans + Rudy’s Subway Ads
Good morning and happy Monday. It was great to see so many of you on 9th Avenue over the weekend. Thanks for popping by. Yesterday’s weather…
Good News Neighborhood Storefronts + HK This Week
Good morning and happy Saturday. It’s 9th Avenue International Food Festival weekend. We will be outside Amy’s Bread, rain or shine (actually, it’s forecast for clouds…
💥 Store Break-Ins + ☕️ Coffee Robot Tipping
Good morning and happy Friday. It’s another day of cloud and wind, with afternoon temperatures in the low 70s. The weekend forecast is dry but cloudy…
It’s The Thought You Had In A Taxi Cab
Good afternoon, this is W42ST Lifestyle Editor Sarah Beling with “Make Way For The Weekend” — your curated guide to the best of New York events…
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Hardy and Handsome, Ginkgo Trees Add Color to Hell’s Kitchen — and a Strange Smell
With their distinctive fan-shaped leaves that turn an attractive brilliant golden hue in autumn, ginkgo trees are easy to spot in the neighborhood. After all, there are over 300 ginkgos in Hell’s Kitchen — with Restaurant Row and W46th Street (bw 8th/10th Ave) housing nearly 100 of them. That color is celebrated in the tree’s…
Demolition by Neglect: Hell’s Kitchen Building Faces Controversial Tear Down Amid Community Outcry
When an attractive four-story townhouse on W47th Street next to a leafy children’s playground was sold for $6m in spring 2018, Hell’s Kitchen neighbors could not have imagined what could happen in just six years. After years of sitting partly demolished and shrouded in scaffolding — the owner shared their plan with the community this…
Police Swarm Hell’s Kitchen After Robbery — Two Suspects Caught Following Foot Chase
Hell’s Kitchen’s crowded sidewalks, bustling with locals enjoying the 80-degree summer heat early this evening, quickly cleared as police gave chase following a daylight robbery. Officers wrestled two suspects to the ground on 9th Avenue. On Wednesday evening, the NYPD flooded the neighborhood with officers and squad cars after receiving reports of a robbery at…
Health Officials Urge LGBTQ New Yorkers to Vaccinate as Mpox Cases Rise Ahead of Summer
Health officials are urging LGBTQ communities in New York to get vaccinated as mpox cases rise. “With Pride, vacation and festival seasons approaching, we advise taking action now,” said Marcus Sandling, clinical director at Callen-Lorde, a primary care center dedicated to serving LGBTQ communities. Mpox cases in New York City have slowly increased since last…
Four NYPD Officers Injured as Police SUV and Tractor Trailer Collide on W57th Street
Four police officers were injured after a tractor trailer and an NYPD SUV collided at W57th Street and 8th Avenue early this morning (Tuesday). The police cruiser was responding to a 911 call and traveling north on 8th Avenue with lights and sirens activated when it collided head-on with the tractor trailer headed eastbound on…
Spitfire is the Place to Brie for Hell’s Kitchen Cheese and Charcuterie Lovers
In a first for the neighborhood, Hell’s Kitchen’s very own cheese and sundry shop opened on Saturday at the southwest corner of W55th Street and 8th Avenue. Locals popped in all weekend, eager to check out the new tenants of this long vacant corner. Located in the former home of a Hale and Hearty soup shop,…
With Karaoke, a Tattoo Parlour and No Kids Allowed, Virgin Voyages is Cruising Up the Hudson
From next fall, Virgin Voyages will be sailing up the Hudson with its adults-only cruises. The fledgling cruise brand launched just over two years ago and currently operates most of its North America sailings out of Miami, but is planning on adding New York, Los Angeles and Seattle to its home ports. The cruises kick…
Fun on Hell’s Kitchen Piers: Hudson River Park Unveils Summer Entertainment Lineup
There’s a hectic and eclectic program of events planned in Hudson River Park this summer — from jazz and blues concerts to salsa dancing, marine science to yoga, boot camps to bike rides — there really is something for everyone. Plenty of the season highlights are happening right here in Hell’s Kitchen, with the highly…
Meet Over at Columbus Circle for the Weekly Vegan Night Market
If you’re craving a meatless feast or fancy trying plant-based fare for the first time, head to Columbus Circle on Tuesday for a Vegan Night Market. Launched at Wollman Rink in 2023, the market has moved to a new venue and will be held on the first Tuesday of every month through October. The “open-air food…
Decades-Old Hell’s Kitchen Mystery Unraveled: Patricia McGlone Identified as ‘Midtown Jane Doe’
A long-cold case is finally warming up, as detectives have identified a murder victim discovered inside a Hell’s Kitchen building on Restaurant Row. The victim, who had until recently been known as “Midtown Jane Doe”, was identified as 16-year-old Patricia Kathleen McGlone by the NYPD Cold Case Squad. McGlone, who is believed to have been…
From Pasta to Pride: Hell’s Kitchen’s ViceVersa Transforms into Chic Gay Bar with a Roman Twist
The owners of Hell’s Kitchen Italian restaurant ViceVersa are ready for a change after 25 years in business. The restaurant closed its doors in mid-February — now Franco Lazzari and Stefano Derzi, partners and co-owners, are reopening tonight (Friday) as VV Bar, an ancient Rome-themed gay bar. The couple got the idea in late 2023…
May Blossoms with Urban Greening Events in Hell’s Kitchen
Spring has sprung in Hell’s Kitchen, and there are a flurry of ways to celebrate the season by digging in and getting your hands dirty. Local organizations are holding multiple outdoor eco-friendly events throughout the month. Environmental activists in the neighborhood spoke to W42ST about what’s in store and the issues they are focusing on.…
Hell’s Kitchen Slumlord Indicted for Harassing Rent-Regulated Tenants and Falsifying Ownership Documents
Daniel Ohebshalom, renowned as New York’s worst landlord, has been indicted on charges of harassing rent-regulated tenants in Hell’s Kitchen. Councilmember Erik Bottcher responded to the news, saying: “Slumlords everywhere should take note.” Ohebshalom, aka Dan Shalom, was charged today (Wednesday) by Manhattan’s District Attorney with harassing rent-regulated tenants and filing false documents to conceal…
“It’s About Damn Time!” Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks to Return to Hudson River After 11 Years
This summer, the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks are coming back to the Hudson River for the first time since 2013. Announced in a press release today, the 48th annual spectacular will feature thousands of shells and an array of effects that are sure to delight Hell’s Kitchen residents who have missed seeing the display…
West Side Hot Dog Showdown Between a Times Square Titan and Hell’s Kitchen’s Freebie Feast
A tale of two hot dogs — one a 65-foot behemoth and the other more traditionally sized and free with any drink purchase. The two Manhattan munchies were just blocks apart — one in Times Square and the other at Hell’s Kitchen dive bar Rudy’s. We sent out our intrepid reporter Dashiell Allen, who doesn’t…
BLT Without the B? Plant-Based Alternatives are Finding Favor in Hell’s Kitchen Delis
Plant-based alternatives to New York City classics are being served up by Hell’s Kitchen delis and bodegas — and the neighborhood is snapping them up, according to Hamza Nagi, the owner of Superior Gourmet Marketplace (10th Ave between W40th/W41st St), who for the past year has partnered with the company Plantega to offer meatless sandwiches…
Cult Camp Movies Screen in Hell’s Kitchen as Chelsea Classics Series Relaunches
If you’re prone to shouting “Tina, bring me the axe!” or “no wire hangers, ever!!”, the revival of the Chelsea Classics beloved movie series — now hitting Hell’s Kitchen’s big screen with the quintessential cult-favorite, Mommie Dearest — might just be your ticket! The celebratory return of Chelsea Classics — showing at the LOOK dine-in…
From Vacant Lots to Vast Parkland: Tom Fox’s Four-Decade Crusade to Transform the West Side Waterfront
Photographing Hudson River Park elder statesman Tom Fox at Pier 76 earlier this year, it’s hard to imagine him in the mid-1980s as a member of the newly formed West Side Task Force turning up to a meeting at the American Stock Exchange in a T-shirt proclaiming “Urban Gardeners Do It In Vacant Lots.” His…
Listen Out for Famous Voices Advertising Stuff as MTA tests Ways to Make Money on the Subway.
The MTA is testing new audio tracks in the subway — with on-train announcements from boldface name New Yorkers and in-station promotions for big-ticket events. A one-year pilot program would test passengers’ response to in-station advertisements and famous names making train announcements. By Jose Martinez This story was first published in THE CITY on Apr…
Congestion Charge Going Live in Hell’s Kitchen: Drivers to Face $15 Toll From June 30
It’s been nearly a year since Congestion Charge cameras started appearing overhead in Hell’s Kitchen. At midnight on Sunday, June 30, they will be switched on and start charging New York drivers. MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber made the announcement yesterday during an interview with Eyewitness News. In peak hours, the $15 toll will…
Asylum Seekers in Hell’s Kitchen Eager to Work — But Face Bureaucratic Hurdles
Asylum seekers living at The Row and The Watson, both hotels in Hell’s Kitchen that have been converted into shelters, are ready to start working and move out of the City’s care — as soon as they receive their work permits. Three migrant families staying at Hell’s Kitchen hotels told W42ST that it’s challenging to…
Queens of the Game: Hell’s Kitchen Students Capture National Chess Crown
Checkmate! Hell’s Kitchen Success Academy students made bold moves and the West Side proud this month as they nabbed a national chess championship. Six chess program participants from Success Academy Midtown West Middle School took to the boards at the KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship in Chicago, Illinois April 12-14, where students Druthi Rao and…
The Sky’s the Limit as Intrepid Launches a New Program of Free Fridays
Cloud cover permitting, real-life stars will get their chance to shine tomorrow — and just days after a spectacular Pink full moon, there’s no doubt as to which planet will steal the show. Cast your eyes skywards as Intrepid Museum launches a new season of Free Fridays, with Tim Straube, deputy manager of APS for…
Survey Reveals Distrust Among Hell’s Kitchen Residents Over Local Crime Stats
Reporting by Phil O’Brien, Dashiell Allen and Catie Savage Crime and quality of life issues have always been hot topics in New York City, and last week, we asked Hell’s Kitchen residents how they felt about life on our streets. More than 40% of the respondents said they had a personal experience with crime in…
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