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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…
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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…
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…
Housing Deal Gets Budget Approval — with Mixed Results for Tenants and Landlords
Over the weekend, New York State lawmakers passed a $237 billion budget for the next year, including a major housing deal that some advocates say might…
State to Pull Lotto, Tobacco and Liquor Licenses From Bogus Weed Shops as City Given Padlock Power
New York City will have more power to crack down on illegal cannabis shops, the governor announced Friday, in a deal that will also empower the…
Kayakers Spot Oil on Hudson River Week Before Reported Con Ed Spill
Judy Dong, an instructor at the Manhattan Kayak Company (MKC) who has been paddling with the boathouse since 2017, was shocked when she saw a sheen…
Ahoy, Summer! North River Lobster Company Sets Sail for 10th Season on Hudson
In Hell’s Kitchen, a sure-fire sign that summer is on the way is the return to the Hudson of North River Lobster Company, sailing from Pier…
City Council Sidelines Community Input for Casino Developments by Passing Controversial Zoning Bill
New York’s City Council gave a big win to developers and casino bosses as it passed a bill allowing zoning changes for gaming facilities approved by…