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Metropolitan Opera Sells $50 Tickets after Cyberattack
A New York City cultural institution’s misfortune has a silver lining for its fans: the Metropolitan Opera is selling tickets for $50 because of a cyberattack. The FBI are investigating the attack, which took down…
Hell’s Kitchen Says Goodbye to Trevor Noah at his Final Daily Show Taping
Loyal viewers lined the streets to snag a ticket and there were surprise celebrity dial-ins Thursday evening as Hell’s Kitchen threw a farewell party for host Trevor Noah’s last taping of The Daily Show. The comedian…
Crossword and Wordle Boycott! Digital Picket Line Forms as New York Times Union Strikes
As they launched an employee walkout this afternoon, the New York Times Guild beseeched readers not to cross the digital picket strike, even for their favorite puzzle. Members of the 1,300-strong media union gathered outside the…
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Could New York City Buses Become Free for All?
As other cities experiment with fare-free transit, some MTA board members are calling on elected officials to come up with new funding sources that would allow…
Jingle Hell in HK: Your Love or Hate guide to SantaCon this Saturday
Whether you love it or hate it, SantaCon — the yearly mass bar crawl across Manhattan — is coming to town Saturday December 10. And as…
Closing Time at Carolines: Famed Comedy Club to Shut in Times Square After 30 Years
It’s the final curtain for legendary Times Square comedy club Carolines on Broadway, which announced late Tuesday that its last show will be on New Year’s…
Full Bins, Full Hearts: Hell’s Kitchen’s Community Compost Center Celebrates Two Years of Collecting Sustainable Scraps
Helping Hell’s Kitchen residents “waste not”, the bustling Mathews-Palmer Playground food scrap drop-off is celebrating two years of growing the neighborhood’s composting efforts. Open seven days…
From Sparkling Staircases to a Robotic Ride, New Hell’s Kitchen Arrival MSC Seascape is Anything But Plain Sailing
One of the largest cruise ships to ever dock in Manhattan has arrived at its berth next to the Intrepid, ahead of a naming ceremony Wednesday…
Hellish Heliports: NYC’s Chopper Complaints Nearly Top Rat-Related Gripes
What’s that sound? If you live on the West Side, it’s probably a helicopter. Whether it’s a BLADE ’copter headed to the Hamptons, a mysterious, low…
Take a Walk Around a West Side Winter Wonderland of Lights and Lose Your Inner Grinch!
Stressed by holiday hustle and bustle? There’s still time to unwind and de-Scrooge-ify yourself by taking a tour of New York’s best seasonal lights, now on…
Family of Food Emporium Worker Killed in Elevator Accident Sue Hell’s Kitchen Landlords
The family of a Food Emporium employee who was killed in a horrific elevator accident while working in the store has filed a wrongful death lawsuit…
“A Diamond in Our Neighborhood” — Hell’s Kitchen Celebrates 20 Years of Domus
Back in 2002, eggs cost a dollar a dozen, Friends and ER ruled our televisions, and the small-but-mighty Domus first opened its doors in Hell’s Kitchen.…
Back from Exile! Chez Napoleon Reopens After Nightmare 11-Month Shutdown
The lights were bright and the mood was c’est magnifique once more as Elyane Bruno and son William Welles welcomed back old friends to Chez Napoleon…
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Farewell Trevor + Wordle Boycott
Good morning and happy Friday. It’s going to be crisp and clear today. Don’t be fooled by the sunshine though — with the windchill it’s going…
New York State of Mind
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…
SantaCon is Coming to Town + Carolines Closes
Good morning and happy Thursday. Today we have sunshine and temperatures in the 50s, but be warned — after today we’ll be hanging around in the…
Steak Frites + Composting Birthday
Good morning and happy Wednesday. It’s going to be foggy, muggy and in the mid-50s for most of the day. A slight improvement from yesterday… Say…
Rats of the Sky + Huge Cruiseship
Good morning and happy Tuesday. Don’t let that early morning cloud fool you — it’s going to be muggy and wet for most of the day,…
Food Emporium Death Lawsuit + Holiday Lights Guide
Good morning and happy Monday! The weather is going to take a turn for the worse this evening, so make the most of this sunny Monday…
West side stories
“I Love the Vitality and the Convenience of Hell’s Kitchen” — Alexa Kelly Shares Her West Side Story
Director, actor and educator Alexa Kelly moved to New York 34 years ago and has put down firm roots in the neighborhood. Tonight she will be on the red carpet as Director of Strings Attached at its opening night on Theatre Row. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?Came here from…
“New York Has a Special Place in My Heart” — Cristina Doikos Shares Her West Side Story
A chance meeting on a bus led filmmaker, actor and writer Cristina Doikos to live in Hell’s Kitchen. She shares her loves, hates and memories of the neighborhood she proudly calls home. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?Let’s see, I was born in New York but I grew up in…
Carolyn Maloney: “Hell’s Kitchen is an Incredible Neighborhood — I am Grateful for Growing Support”
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney has passed over 80 measures during her time in the House and has plans to achieve much more. Here’s her West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?My name is Carolyn Maloney. I’m a mother, a former educator, and the Congresswoman representing New York’s 12th…
Suraj Patel: “America is Best When New York Leads — it’s the Greatest City in the World”
Attorney, lecturer on business ethics at NYU and small business leader Suraj Patel worked on both of President Obama’s campaigns and served in the White House as an Advance Associate. Here’s his West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I moved to NYC for law school in 2006 and have been…
What’s In Your Weed? Some Unlicensed New York Shops’ Supply has E. coli, Salmonella, Pesticides and Heavy Metals
As New York State’s weed legalization process moves slower than a stoner getting up off the couch, industry advocates warn that unlicensed producers will continue to hotbox the market with weakened and potentially contaminated weed. A recent study from a trio of Tri-State cannabis trade associations found that at least 40 percent of products from…
’Tis the Season to Tip Your Building Staff — but How Much is Hell’s Kitchen Giving?
As New Yorkers check their holiday gift lists, many wonder how to manage one particularly niche category: building staff tips. Widely regarded as an important show of appreciation for the hard work of those who keep the city’s residences running, there is little one-fits-all guidance for who and how much to tip building staff. The…
“It’s Been a Long Time Coming” — Blood Donors Will Soon Not Be Turned Away for Being Gay
In a significant reversal of their long-criticized policy, the FDA has released newly drafted guidelines that would allow gay and bisexual men in monogamous relationships to donate blood — though equality advocates like New York State Senator Brad Hoylman say there is still much progress to be made in treating gay donors fairly. As first…
Sleigh Bar Pops-Up in Hell’s Kitchen Promising Holiday Cocktails and Cheer on 9th Avenue
If the thought of decking the halls of your studio apartment has you overwhelmed, fear not — there’s a brand-new ready-made holiday hangout from some of the neighborhood’s favorite proprietors opening in Hell’s Kitchen tonight! Nestled in the 9th Avenue nook once occupied by Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant — Chow Down NYC, the team from the…
Sidewalk Weed Causes West Side Pup Collapse — Owner Warns of Danger to Dogs
A leisurely Sunday dog walk turned into a nightmare for West Sider Layla Law-Gisiko after her pup accidentally ingested cannabis-filled detritus from the sidewalk. Law-Gisiko had taken 50-pound Australian Bernedoodle Milou for their regular afternoon Midtown walk: “We didn’t notice that he had picked anything up from the sidewalk,” she said. An hour later, when…
Hell’s Kitchen Neighbors Raise Funds for Sullivan Street Bakery as Flood Recovery Continues
Supporters of the beloved Sullivan Street Bakery have started a GoFundMe campaign to help the shuttered cafe as they work to recover from a massive flood that swept through the Hell’s Kitchen headquarters in the run-up to Thanksgiving week. Friends of the bakery begged customers to chip in as they highlighted Sullivan Street’s crucial role…
All the Fun of the Fir! Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in Hell’s Kitchen
Are you getting ready for a holly, jolly Hell’s Kitchen Christmas? Here’s where to snap up a holiday evergreen without hauling it back from New Jersey. But first, a quick primer on this year’s offerings: Most tree stands sell a combination of Fraser Fir — made of sturdy, thick branches with good needle retention (aka,…
Throw Yourself into Ceramics at Hell’s Kitchen Newcomer Pottery NYC
Want to calm the mind and stoke your creative spirit by making ceramics, but the thought of approaching a pottery wheel scares you? Pottery NYC, a new 9th Avenue drop-in studio is here to guide your hands — with the help and expertise of experienced artist Peter Ramirez. The studio is meant for those who’d…
How to Help Migrants Seeking Asylum in New York City
The number of asylum-seeking people arriving in New York has dropped significantly in recent weeks, relief workers say, but their needs have not. Rachel Holliday Smith and Tanaz Meghjani, The City This article was originally published on Nov 23 5:01am EST by THE CITY Hundreds of migrants are still arriving in New York every week,…
Meet the Queen of the Deuce — a New Documentary Celebrates the Female Porn Magnate of Times Square
A new documentary tells the unique story of a Hell’s Kitchen character for the ages: Chelly Wilson, a Greek immigrant who became a porn cinema empress, making a fortune during the 1960s and 1970s at the height of Times Square’s years of grit and smut.The Queen of the Deuce reveals a woman who was “a Christmas-celebrating…
Update: Hell’s Kitchen Neighbor Confesses to Serial Attacks on VERS Bar
A man who lives just a block from VERS on 9th Avenue was charged Tuesday with being the serial attacker who targeted the Hell’s Kitchen LGBTQIA+ venue four times in four weeks — and said on his way into court: “I’m gay myself.” Sean Kuilan, 34, was caught on video by the New York Post…
Pictured: Serial Brick Attacker Shopping for Soda after Assault on VERS
Police have revealed close-up pictures of the man who threw bricks at VERS on 9th Avenue in a suspected hate crime spree against the LGBTQIA+ venue. The pictures show him in a bodega on Saturday night after the most recent of four attacks, casually buying a can of soda. The man is still being hunted…
VERS Bar Hit with Bricks Four Times in a Week in Suspected Hate Crime
A hunt is underway for an attacker who tried to smash the windows of VERS bar in Hell’s Kitchen as many as four times in a week in a suspected hate crimes spree, Councilmember Erik Bottcher said Sunday. The suspected serial attacker last struck on Saturday night, shortly before five men were murdered at an…
Sullivan Street Bakery Suffers Major Flooding
A tide of water has swept through Hell’s Kitchen’s beloved Sullivan Street Bakery — flooding them ahead of one of the busiest weeks of the year. Bakery owners Jim Lahey and Maya Joseph told W42ST that the flood occurred Friday evening, causing water to rush the ground floor of their W47th Street location which also…
Bars get new “Roofie” Warning Flyers After Deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger
Hell’s Kitchen’s gay community was warned to be “extra vigilant” Thursday night in a new flyer distributed after the suspected drugging deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger and at least a dozen similar incidents. The flyer was handed out at bars and clubs by council member Erik Bottcher and a group of volunteers as…
Small Owl Rescued After Window Collision at Port Authority Bus Station
Owl-lo! The latest NYC visitor to come to grief near the Port Authority Bus Station this week was a small owl, rescued from near the bustling transport hub after what appeared to be a collision with a window. The bird, a female Northern Saw-Whet Owl, was picked up by New York animal rehabilitation nonprofit the…
Back of the Net! Your Guide to Where to Watch the World Cup in Hell’s Kitchen
Ignore the chilly US temperatures, it’s time for the FIFA World Cup — and though the international soccer championship is usually held in the summer, this year’s competition will be playing out from November 20 to December 18 in Qatar, where 32 teams from around the world will compete for this year’s title, including, yes,…
New State Numbers Show Slide in Vacant Rent-Stabilized Apartments
So far this year, landlords have registered 38,000 vacant rent-stabilized apartments with New York’s Division of Homes and Community Renewal — down from more than 60,000 in 2021 — the state housing agency says in new preliminary numbers shared exclusively with THE CITY. Sam Rabiyah and Tanaz Meghjani, The City This article was originally published…
Dreading Catering Thanksgiving? These Hell’s Kitchen Bars and Restaurants Make Life Easier
It’s a week to Thanksgiving, and you haven’t taken down your Halloween decorations. Maybe the fast-approaching turkey day has you stressed, but worry not — there are plenty of Hell’s Kitchen bars and restaurants ready to take over the job, or provide you with somewhere to go when your roommate attempts to microwave a turkey…
10th Avenue Cycle Lane Plan Unveiled — Community Board Says it Needs to be Safer
The Department of Transportation revealed a sweeping redesign of 10th Avenue on Wednesday evening to Community Board 4 — creating a protected bike lane from W14th Street to W52nd Street that’s also intended to cut danger with concrete islands at the busiest crossings of a road where three people been killed in the last six…
Food Delivery Workers Would Be Paid $23.82 Minimum Under Proposed New City Rules
New York City’s app-based food delivery workers should be paid at least $23.82 an hour plus tips by 2025, an amount that takes into account their costs of operating, the city Department of Consumer and Worker Protection proposed via public notice Wednesday morning. Claudia Irizarry Aponte, The City This article was originally published on Nov…
Chez Napoleon is Saved! Beloved Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant Will Reopen After 11 Months of Agony
Chez Napoleon was finally given the go-ahead to reopen on Tuesday afternoon, after a 12-minute inspection ended a 358-day snafu. Con Edison inspectors approved turning the gas back on, allowing the beloved Hell’s Kitchen French standard to plan to reopen on December 1 — a week short of a full year since it was forced to…
Hunt for Black Porsche after Street Sweeper Crashes Into Hudson Market on W57th Street
Police are searching for a black Porsche after what they say was a chain reaction collision which caused a Department of Sanitation street sweeper to crash into the front of Hudson Market on W57th Street, near the corner with 11th Avenue, early Tuesday afternoon. Nobody was reported injured when the mechanical broom hit the facade…
“I Fear I was Targeted Twice by Hell’s Kitchen Drug Gangs” — Victim Speaks Out After the Deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger
A Hell’s Kitchen bar-goer speaks out today about his experience of being targeted twice with what he believes was the “roofie” drug GHB, breaking his silence after two deaths and at least one more robbery of gay men at West Side bars and clubs. Edward, who has asked W42ST not to use his surname, said…
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