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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 —…
“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…
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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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…