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Cheers Folks! You’re Already Halfway Through Dry January — Here are Tips to Keep Going
Happy New Year! Somehow, we blinked and it was…mid-January?! And yet, it feels like the holiday season — full of pandemic plot…
How to Join a Community Board — and What to Know Before You Apply
Community boards in New York City weigh in on liquor licenses, budget items and local development rules. Chances are, they’ve hosted a…
NFTs Aren’t On The Menu, But They Are the Main Course at Flyfish Club
Cryptocurrency gets an invitation to dinner at Gary Vaynerchuk and the VCR Group’s latest project — Flyfish Club, the world’s first NFT…
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As Beloved Street Art Disappears, Council Member Calls for “More Dolly, Less Graffiti!”
The patron saint of W47th and 9th has been unceremoniously deposed — street artist Captain Eyeliner’s popular portrait of Dolly Parton was painted over this week,…
New Yorkers Fight to Landmark the Legendary Roosevelt Hotel
The legendary Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan has witnessed key events in American history over its 97-year existence. But now there’s a debate boiling about whether…
Hell’s Kitchen Favorites To Try During Restaurant Week 2022!
The holidays may be over, but it’s still the most wonderful time of the year — NYC Restaurant Week, also known as the Black Friday of…
Complaints Swipe at City’s $100 Vaccine Payment Card Tech Problems
Thousands of New Yorkers have struggled to redeem their $100 vaccine incentive debit cards — some for weeks — as the company that administers them says…
Legendary Palace Theatre is Moving On Up — 30 Feet to be Exact
The legendary Palace Theatre is climbing to new heights as part of the ongoing development of Times Square’s TSX Broadway center, where it will be raised…
Hot News for Wings Fans as McQuaid’s Menu Gets a Tasty Update
Food writer Kerry Byrne has become something of a chicken wings aficionado over the years. Now he’s putting all that knowledge to good use with the…
Mandarin Oriental at Columbus Circle Sells Controlling Stake for $98 Million
In another sign of COVID-19’s bludgeoning impact on the hospitality industry, Columbus Circle’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel has sold a controlling stake for a discounted $98 million…
42 Ways to Make 2022 a Year You’ll Never Forget (for Good Reasons!)
It’s a new year here at W42ST, and while we’ve found that making intense (sometimes punishing) resolutions can backfire — it’s always worthwhile to try new…
Garment District Art Installation Makes Light Work of Broadway
The bright lights of Broadway are taking on a whole new meaning, thanks to an art installation set to open on Monday (January 10). Entitled PASSAGE,…
Players Young and Old are Welcome at the Court of Squash King Peter
To look at the smiling and playful Peter Nicol coaching youngsters on a squash court in Hell’s Kitchen, it is difficult to believe that he’s been…
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Cold Snap, Mocktail Tips + HK This Week
Good morning and welcome to the weekend. We woke up to a National Weather Service advisory about north winds of 15-20mph giving wind chill down to…
Join Community Board, Flyfish Club + COVID Solidarity
Happy Friday. It’s 40 degrees this morning — but within 24 hours temperatures will have dropped down to 15 degrees. Oh, and the wind is coming…
Farewell Dolly + Landmarking Roosevelt Hotel
Happy Thursday. We’re looking forward to stepping out into a mild winter’s day after we press send on this newsletter. No windchill today and there’s even…
Restaurant Week, 692 Clocks + Comedy Notice
Good morning and a warm welcome to a chilly Wednesday. There’s a small chance that the temperature could head near 40 degrees at around 3pm this…
Raising the Palace Theatre, $100 Vax + HK Woodpecker
Good morning and welcome to a freezing day in New York. On this day in 2020, the temperature was 69 degrees, CBS informed us this morning.…
Cold Week, Hot Wings + Mandarin Sells
Happy Monday. There is no snow forecast this week, but it’s going to be a cold one. Lows around 15 degrees and the warmest weather we…
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Stacey Weingarten Reveals Why Hell’s Kitchen is Right Up Her (Sesame) Street
Puppet wrangler Stacey Weingarten is — literally — one of the people behind Elmo and Big Bird, but the pandemic has seen her spread her wings by writing, producing and directing a new family musical about her rescue pup, Rue. Here’s Stacey’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just…
Kevin Lustik Threads Art With Yarn, Beads, Buttons, Needles — and Wit
Kevin Lustik spends his days rushing to meet tight deadlines at a large New York law firm. When he gets home he slows down with needlework. “I love the repetition of this work. Pull the needle up through the canvas, then back down through the canvas, up then down, up then down. It’s soothing. I…
Inspired by “Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)” — Ross Avant is Heading to Carnegie Hall
When thirteen-year-old Ross Avant first heard Sir Elton John’s Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) he was inspired to teach himself piano. On Friday, he debuts at Carnegie Hall. Here’s Ross’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?My mother was born in Jersey so I’ve been coming to the…
“We Still Found a Way to Come Together and Support One Another” — Phantom Star Meghan Picerno Praises Fellow Artists
Meghan Picerno has been playing Christine in The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway’s longest-running show, since before COVID. Now, she’s back in the role, giving credit to the community of artists that made the revival of art, theater and music possible. Here’s her West Side Story… So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or…
Signature Theatre Campaigns for “Jim Houghton Way” on W42nd St
Signature Theatre is pushing to honor its founder by campaigning to rename the block of W42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenue “Jim Houghton Way”. Houghton, who founded the repertory theater in 1991 as a venue for showcasing the work of playwrights in residence, died in 2016 after a two-year battle with stomach cancer. Signature…
The Big Draw of Hell’s Kitchen Businesses is Captured by Illustrator Joel Holland
Hell’s Kitchen locals may spot more than a few familiar favorites in the latest release of NYC illustrations from artist Joel Holland. Longo Bros, Holland Bar, Capizzi Pizza, Esposito Meat Market, Tavola, Stiles Farmers Market, Sea Breeze Fish Market and International Grocery are all featured in the artist’s recent set of intricately detailed storefront drawings.…
Cipriani’s Latest Venture — Musica NYC — Delays its Opening to Mid-January
Club Musica, a new dance hall in Hell’s Kitchen on West 50th and the West Side Highway, has delayed its opening following the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant. A part of the continued commercial expansion of Hell’s Kitchen’s west side, the new project from hospitality giant Cipriani was originally slated…
New York Pedal Power! Why 2021 was the Year of the Citi Bike
Reluctant to return to the highs and lows of riding the MTA, in 2021 many New Yorkers looking for socially distant transportation options found new peace of mind (and physical fitness) in Citi Bike, the boroughs-wide program offering short-term rental bicycles conveniently parked around town. In a look back over the past 12 months, Citi…
8th Ave’s Latitude Bar and Grill Latest Hell’s Kitchen Pandemic Closure
New York’s latest phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought another casualty as longtime 8th Avenue watering hole Latitude Bar and Grill announced its closure this afternoon. In a post on Latitude Bar’s Instagram page, owner Tom Murphy made the closure announcement, thanking customers for their 16 years of patronage. “Unfortunately, due to the devastation…
Surviving COVID’s Second Year in New York City — Through the Lens of Ben Fractenberg
For many, 2021 began with renewed hope as the vaccination campaign ramped up and the city slowly reopened. The surging Delta variant, and later, Omicron, complicated the effort. Ben Fractenberg, THE CITY This article was originally published on Dec 27 at 9:18am EST by THE CITY Nurse Sandra Lindsay received the first national COVID vaccine…
Hugh Jackman “Humbled by the Courage, the Brilliance, the Dedication, the Talent” of Broadway’s Swings and Understudies
Following Broadway League President Charlotte St Martin’s comments about the value of understudy, standby, and swing performers, the theater community has rallied around their own to show their appreciation for the hardest working actors in the business. In a perfectly timed demonstration of the crucial need for understudies, Broadway swing Kathy Voytko was called to…
Stuck Inside? Here Are a Few New York-centric Virtual Activities To Keep You Busy
After a wild week of Omicron variant news, it sounds like we might all be spending a bit more time…indoors. But as much as there is deja vu in the air, we have learned enough not to entirely repeat March of 2020 — no more hoarding of toilet paper or Zoom happy hours, please! So…
W42ST’s Review of 2021 — in Words and Pictures
As we say farewell to 2021, here’s our review of the year in the stories and pictures we’ve published. There’s not enough space to include everything, but we hope this gives the essence of what’s been happening in Hell’s Kitchen in the past 12 months. Here’s to a happy 2022! JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY…
Subway Service Delays Feared as Omicron Hits the Express Track
The latest COVID-19 surge has delivered another blow to the MTA workforce, with a growing number of positive tests among transit employees threatening to chip away at subway and bus service. Jose Martinez, THE CITY – with additional reporting by Katie Honan. This article was originally published on Dec 22 at 9:07pm EST by THE…
Staten Island Ferry Takes the Snowbird Route — from Florida!
Floridians couldn’t believe their eyes when a Staten Island Ferry was spotted off their shores. Was it lost? Was it snowbirding? Maybe taking the Orange State title a little too literally? The real reason for the ferry’s detour is slightly less cheeky — several new SI Ferry ships, built in Port St Joe, Florida by…
Op-Ed: “Stay Safe and Healthy Over the Holidays” — NYC Health Commissioner Dr Chokshi
Op-Ed by NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi With the Omicron variant surging in New York City, now is the moment New Yorkers can make a difference in this next wave of the pandemic. In this op-ed, Dr. Dave Chokshi shares his best advice on how to stay protected over the coming weeks and months.…
Tidying Up for the New Year? Here’s Where To Donate Your Items in Hell’s Kitchen
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Backlash After Broadway League President Makes “Educated Guess” About Understudies and Swings
Broadway League President Charlotte St Martin is under fire after her comments about the role of understudies and swings amid Broadway COVID-19 closures angered the theater community. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on the reasoning behind the recent spate of canceled performances, St Martin said, “My educated guess is the newer shows maybe…
Here’s How to Wrap Up That Last-Minute Gift Buying Without Leaving the Neighborhood
Somehow, some way — we’ve made it to the end of 2021! In a year that felt simultaneously lightning-fast and (at times) excruciatingly slow, we’ve arrived at another holiday gift-giving season. Despite the uncertainty of the current moment, there is still plenty of reason for joy, and the simple act of gifting your friends and…
Hell’s Kitchen Positive Tests Surge Over 550% — Latest City Data
Hell’s Kitchen’s COVID-19 infection rate is trending up with an exponential curve as positive cases in the neighborhood increased by 578% since this time in November, according to city data released this afternoon. Hell’s Kitchen COVID-19 cases from Sep-Dec 2021 The trend tracks the rest of the 5 boroughs and Manhattan. However, in Zipcode 10036 the…
Staying Home This Holiday Season? Here’s a List of New York Public Library Best “Sellers” to Read
With Omicron beating at your door, and while you wait for Santa to come down the chimney, the New York Public Library has published a list of what New Yorkers have been reading in 2021. With millions of books to choose from, locals’ clear favorite was The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett — but there…
Two of Hell’s Kitchen’s Best Bars Take a Break — as Hamilton and Aladdin Close Until After Christmas
Casellula, the Winner of Best Bar in W42ST’s Best of Awards this year, and Hold Fast, the 2020 winner have both decided to take a break as COVID surges in New York. “With the health and safety of our staff, guests, families, and community in mind, Casellula will be closed until January 3,” said the…
2-0-2-2 Has Arrived in Times Square — Roll Up For a Socially Distanced Selfie
2022 rolled into Times Square this morning — on the back of an all-electric Kia EV6, after a coast-to-coast tour of the United States. The giant, seven-foot-tall numerals for “2022” arrived in Times Square Plaza between W46/47th Streets just 11 days before the planned New Year’s celebrations. However, this might be your big chance to…
Positive COVID Test? Nowhere to Isolate? Check Out This Free New York Isolation Hotel Program
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, it’s important to take isolation seriously. With the current CDC recommendations that will mean a stay at home for 10 days after the symptoms. If that’s not possible in your living arrangements, help could be at hand from New York City. NYC residents can isolate in a hotel,…
New MTA Express Bus Rollout Tripped Up by Leg-Room Gripes
Complaints from cramped commuters about the newest express buses on city streets have caused the MTA to pump the brakes on their rollout, THE CITY has learned. Jose Martinez, THE CITY This article was originally published on Dec 19 at 7:35pm EST by THE CITY Complaints from cramped commuters about the newest express buses on…
As Hamilton Cancels Performances, Rockettes Bow Out and Test Lines Grow — Hell’s Kitchen Businesses Take Action
Just when we thought normalcy was around the corner, Omicron popped up and caused havoc. Last night we saw Hamilton canceling more performances and the Rockettes ending their Christmas Spectacular at Radio City for the season. On the streets, lines are snaking around the block for emergency care clinics as locals try to get tested.…
A Year in Focus — 2021 in New York Through the Lens of Gary Hershorn
Ten years ago this summer, Gary Hershorn was working as a news photographer documenting the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. “It was a summer filled with walking up and down the Hudson River in New Jersey, chasing the light, attempting to show off a New York City that was finally getting back to being…
De Blasio Shut Down 20 City-Run COVID Testing Facilities Ahead of Omicron Surge
Lines are long and tempers short as New Yorkers queue up — some for hours — to receive COVID tests as infections surge, fueled by highly contagious variants. Claudia Irizarry Aponte, Will Welch, and Eileen Grench, THE CITY This article was originally published on Dec 16 at 7:24pm EST by THE CITY One reason for…
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