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70-Year-Old Man Arrested, Released on Bail in Roommate’s Fatal Stabbing
Michael Pinder, 70, was arrested Thursday morning and arraigned on charges of first-degree manslaughter in the stabbing death of his 71-year-old roommate, Joseph Pescitelli. The attack…
Over 100 Hell’s Kitchen Parking Garages Face Year-End Inspection Deadline Amid Ongoing Closures and Safety Concerns
Hell’s Kitchen car owners are struggling to find parking for their cars after the high-profile closure of two neighborhood garages — but their problems could get…
“Hell’s Kitchen has Always Felt Like Home” — Marie Gabrielle Shares Her West Side Story
Musician and actress Marie Gabrielle is New York born and bred — and the founder of a non-profit empowering young girls and women to play the…
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Stabbing at Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence Leaves One Dead, One in Custody
A 71-year-old man was fatally stabbed late Tuesday night at the Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence in Hell’s Kitchen. NYPD say they responded to the scene at…
Hudson River Park’s Latest Weapon Against Water Pollution is a Robot Shark — and it Needs a Name
Cue dramatic music… A shark has been spotted in the Hudson! But we’re not gonna need a bigger boat — because this “shark” is a filter…
Got What It Takes to Beat the Flakes? Emergency Snow Shovelers Sought
The Macy’s inflatables have faded into the distance, the Rockefeller Christmas tree is all ready to sparkle and there’s ice skating in Central Park… Looks like…
How to Safely Deal With Wild Animals in New York City
So, there’s a bat in your apartment. Or a raccoon on your fire escape. Or a dolphin on the beach. Who’re you going to call? By…
Carriage Horse Breaks Free — Runs Into Traffic on West Side Highway
A horse broke free from its carriage this afternoon (Sunday) in Hell’s Kitchen and headed into traffic on the West Side Highway. The horse, called Gunner,…
W42ST’s Fall Empty Storefront Survey — Still More than 200 Vacant Properties
Whether it’s the end of the road for longtime favorites like PRINT Restaurant and newcomer Frankie’s Pub or just the beginning for new West Side spots…
Trans Nightlife Queen Pearl Martin Adds a New Entry to Her Resume — Documentarian
“The red light district was an anything-goes kind of scene,” Pearl Martin reminisces, her eyes sparkling with the remembered light of neon tubes and strobing bulbs.…
Frankie’s Pub Bids Farewell: Hell’s Kitchen Nightlife Newbie Bows Out
Frankie’s Pub, a vibrant LGBTQIA+ bar located on 10th Avenue, closed its doors last night, just months after its grand opening in June. Owner Frankie Sharp…
Hell’s Kitchen Tenants Triumph: Judge Orders Repairs at Neglected 410 W46th Street After Legal Battle
After a prolonged legal battle, tenants at 410 W46th Street who have lived in unsafe conditions for years now have something to celebrate. On November 8,…
Hell’s Kitchen Tickets: Alicia Keys’ New Musical Supports 52nd Street Project’s Mission to Inspire Youth
Alicia Keys’ remarkable road to fame is the subject of the sold-out new musical Hell’s Kitchen, which had its opening night on Sunday at the Public…