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‘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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…