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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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“I So Enjoy Having All of NYC at My Disposal, Anytime, Any Season” — Steve Warren Shares His West Side Story
Radio broadcaster Steve Warren arrived in New York in the 1970s and has lived in Hell’s Kitchen since 1999 — you’ll often find him food shopping or eating out on 9th Avenue! This is Steve’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I moved here in 1971. I took…
“I Love the Raucous and Libidinous Hell’s Kitchen” — Author Dale Corvino Shares His West Side Story
Author and sales rep Dale Corvino moved to Hell’s Kitchen in 2010 and feels right at home in this “noisy and convenient” neighborhood. Here is Dale’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I was born in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. My family had already moved out to Long Island,…
New York is the Muse for Hell’s Kitchen Artist Jo Mar — Here’s His West Side Story
Colombian-born artist Jo Mar has lived in Hell’s Kitchen for the past 10 years — you might have seen his “Street Commotions” on the wall at FLEX. This is Jo’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I was born and raised in Medellin, Colombia, during the time where…
“I Love Being Immediately Swept into the River of Humanity” — Susie Mosher’s West Side Story
New York felt like the Emerald City to musical theater actor Susie Mosher — and it worked its magic for this Broadway performer, who can be seen in her own show each week at Birdland. This is Susie’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I dreamed of coming…
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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…
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Cold As Ice
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…
Parking Garage Woes + Marie Gabrielle’s West Side Story
Good morning and happy Thursday. Those winter chills have passed us by, and we can look forward to a sunny day with temperatures in the high…
Fatal Stabbing on W57th + Shark on the Hudson
Good morning and happy Wednesday. It was well worth diving into the closet and finding a scarf yesterday. It was freezing in the evening, especially out…
Snow Shoveling + HK Giving Tuesday
Good morning and happy Tuesday. Don’t let those early morning blue skies fool you — winter has arrived. The forecast says it will stay in the…
Runaway Carriage Horse + NYC Wildlife
Good morning and happy Monday. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break — it was nice to take some time away from the computer (and…
Turkey Lurkey Time
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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Hell’s Kitchen Drivers Get Their Cars Back — But Another Parking Garage Hit With Vacate Order
The W51st Street parking garage which caused Amtrak trains to be canceled out of New York for four days, reopened briefly today (Saturday) to reunite over 100 car owners with their vehicles. Staff at the garage beneath Hudsonview Terrace at 747 10th Avenue were allowed to fetch cars for their owners, just for today. A…
“Never Afraid to Take on the Toughest, Most Difficult, Rundown Building and Wade In” — HCC Marks 50 Years of Fighting for Tenants
Much has changed across the Hell’s Kitchen real estate landscape, and while a cursory glance of the neighborhood’s property portfolio reveals an ever-growing number of luxury high-rises, there are still plenty of tenement-style walk-ups — and age-old challenges for residents living in them. One organization — the Housing Conservation Coordinators (HCC), marking 50 years in…
These Hell’s Kitchen Bars and Restaurants Make Life Easier if You Dread Catering Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving draws ever closer and it’s time to plan your festive meal. Feast more and fret less with our updated list of seasonal offerings from favorite Hell’s Kitchen bars and restaurants serving up tasty, foolproof treats. Get ready to turn on the parade and chow down! 5 Napkin Burger — 630 9th Avenue, corner of…
Iconic Rooftop Bar The Press Lounge and Acclaimed PRINT Restaurant to Close in Hell’s Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen is set to lose two of its most cherished hospitality landmarks. The Press Lounge, a celebrated rooftop bar known for its stunning skyline views, and PRINT, a beloved farm-to-table eatery, have both announced their impending closure. After more than a decade of serving locals and tourists alike, the establishments, both located at the…
Two Charged After Record $1B Fake Luxury Goods Bust at Hell’s Kitchen Storage Facility
In an unprecedented crackdown on counterfeit goods, federal and local law enforcement agencies have unearthed the largest operation in US history in Hell’s Kitchen. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced the seizure of over $1 billion in fake luxury items stored at Gotham Mini Storage. The raid — which…
Ron Perlman Advocates for Pet Adoption with New Billboard in Hell’s Kitchen, Urges “Don’t Buy Dogs”
Look up above the intersection of 11th Avenue and W51st Street in Hell’s Kitchen and you’ll spot a familiar face and his canine buddy smiling down from the billboard. Ron Perlman, best known for roles in Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy, and his beloved rescue dog, Harrington, want to share an important message — “Don’t Buy Dogs.”…
DA Charges Carriage Horse Driver after Collapse of Ryder on 9th Avenue
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has charged carriage horse driver Ian McKeever with abusing a horse. Ryder collapsed on 9th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen in August 2022 after working for hours in an 84-degree heat. McKeever, 54, of Long Island, is charged with one count of overdriving, torturing and injuring animals, failure to provide proper…
Amtrak Service to Partially Resume Thursday Amid Ongoing Hell’s Kitchen Parking Garage Repairs
Amtrak announced plans this evening (Tuesday) to partially resume its Empire Line rail service out of New York City as early as Thursday morning, with a full restoration expected by Friday night. The suspension was caused by structural issues at a Hell’s Kitchen parking garage. Since Sunday, the critical train route linking Albany and New…
Pickleball Hits Hudson River Park: Four New Courts Served Up on the West Side
The worldwide and West Side enthusiasm for pickleball is now being matched by four brand-new courts at W34th Street in Hudson River Park (HRPK). The courts opened this morning, with staff from HRPK trying them out. They are open daily from 6am to 1am — and will operate on an honor system, available on a…
A Brush With Fame: Epstein’s Paint Center Celebrates Over a Century of Showbiz Color as Strikes End
Ever wondered whose paint supplied the iconic New York City yellow-brick road in The Wiz, decorated the walls of Gossip Girl’s tony Upper East Side townhouses and adorned the many, many sets of the city’s Law and Order franchise? Hell’s Kitchen’s very own 128-year-old Epstein’s Paint Center is the behind-the-scenes star supplier — and is…
“The State of Our Infrastructure is Perilous” — Structural Woes at Hell’s Kitchen Garage Stall Amtrak and Strand Over 100 Cars
Disruption for Hell’s Kitchen car owners and New York railroad passengers continues as Amtrak engineers, NYC Department of Building (DOB) inspectors and the landlords of 747 10th Avenue grapple to solve the structural issues at the W51st Street parking garage. As of Tuesday morning, the interruption of services showed no signs of abating — with…
Sylvester Stallone Unpacks Punches From Hell’s Kitchen to Hollywood in Gritty Netflix Documentary
Sylvester “Sly” Stallone’s Hell’s Kitchen roots are key in setting the scene for a new Netflix documentary delving into the actor-writer not just as a “tough guy” action star, but as an innovative — and often frustrated — creator too often fenced in by his looks. Filmed on the weekend of the 9th Avenue Food…
Amtrak Service Suspended Amid Safety Fears from Hell’s Kitchen Parking Garage Structural Issues
Amtrak halted its services north from New York’s Penn Station on Sunday afternoon after the closure of a parking garage on W51st Street just west of 10th Avenue above the tracks in Hell’s Kitchen. The parking garage run by Icon, beneath the 38-story Hudsonview Terrace apartment building at 747 10th Avenue, was closed by city…
A Veterans Day Salute: The Clinton Doughboy’s Timeless Guard in Hell’s Kitchen
On Veterans Day in Hell’s Kitchen, it’s worth walking to DeWitt Clinton Park and standing for a minute of silent reflection in front of the 12-foot-high Doughboy statue that dominates the entrance at W52nd Street and 11th Avenue. The monument, the work of sculptor Burt Johnson, was commissioned by the Clinton District Association in the…
St Clement’s Celebrates 60 Years as a Creative Church-Theater Hybrid
To walk by a beautiful brick church is not unusual in Hell’s Kitchen — but true to the neighborhood, many of these houses of worship are more than they seem. One such parish — St Clement’s Episcopal Church — is preparing to celebrate 60 years as a unique, Off-Broadway theater-church-community-hub hybrid where artistically-minded congregants have…
Have Your Insta Moment with the Colorful and Crazy Sculpture of Dreams in Times Square
The craziness of Times Square has stepped up a notch with the arrival of a colorful new artwork. Argentinian artist Marta Minujín’s Sculpture of Dreams is a massive, 30-foot tall inflatable that fits in just fine at the Crossroads of the World. “Minujíin is more Times Square than Times Square itself — in place, spirit, style, and…
Early Morning Shooting in Hell’s Kitchen: Man Wounded, Suspect at Large
An investigation is underway in Hell’s Kitchen after a man was shot in the back at 6:12am today, police said this morning. The shooting took place at the northeast corner of West 52nd Street and 11th Avenue. The 32-year-old male victim was transported to Mount Sinai West with non-life threatening injuries and was in a…
Hell’s Kitchen’s Yannick Benjamin Uncorks the Title of Michelin’s NY Sommelier of the Year
It’s time to raise a glass to Hell’s Kitchen’s own Yannick Benjamin — he’s Michelin Guide New York’s 2023 Sommelier Award Winner! Yannick won the accolade for his work at Peruvian restaurant Contento, on E111th Street, but the neighborhood knows him best as proprietor of Beaupierre Wines & Spirits which he runs with his wife,…
Strumming to Victory: Erik Bottcher Wins Re-Election and Serenades Hell’s Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen’s councilmember, Erik Bottcher, was re-elected to District 3 tonight (Tuesday). He celebrated his victory over Robert Bobrick, who represented the Republican Party and Medical Freedom Party, by taking nearly 90% of the votes. He will serve two more years on the New York City Council. Carl Wilson, the councilmember’s Chief of Staff, introduced…
From Dancing the Tango to Combating Food Insecurity, Hell’s Kitchen Celebrates West Side Community Fund Awards
The West Side Community Fund (WSCF) has announced its roster of Fall grant recipients sharing in a total of $100,000 — and 11 of them are from Hell’s Kitchen. The Fund’s aim is to strengthen communities along Manhattan’s West Side by “investing in and bolstering groups that uplift under-resourced residents across Hell’s Kitchen, Hudson Yards…
Plans Floated for SS United States to Become Hotel — and Berth at Pier 76
Plans are being floated to return the historic ocean liner SS United States to the Hudson River, regenerate Pier 76 and connect the High Line to the ship transformed into a 1,000 room hotel. The SS United States has languished for years at Pier 82 in Philadelphia — with the nonprofit organization, SS United States…
Shore Power and Less Idling Traffic Top Community Wish List for Cruise Terminal
Manhattan Community Board 4 (MCB4) and neighbors are calling for improvements at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal located at Pier 88/90 in Hell’s Kitchen. While acknowledging the recent agreement between the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and major cruise lines to address the environmental and community impacts of cruising, a letter sent by MCB4 after their…
Hell’s Kitchen Bids Farewell to Corner Slice as Chef Bergemann Takes His Pizza to New Jersey
Corner Slice, the Gotham West Market gem known for its standout New York square pie, is set to serve its last slice in Hell’s Kitchen on Saturday November 18. Mike Bergemann, the culinary maestro behind the operation and the chef who opened the iconic Ivan Ramen’s Slurp Shop at the food hall in 2013, is…
Hidden Hell’s Kitchen: The Story Behind Those Tiny Colored Disks in the Asphalt
As New Yorkers, we’ve often been told that we don’t look up enough — but if we don’t also look down, we might miss out on a subtle signaling system built into the city’s streets! Peer closely enough and you’ll soon notice dozens of small, colorful milk-carton-like caps embedded in Big Apple pavement — but…
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