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“There’s a Familiarity and Sense of Community Everywhere I Go” — Rich Braaten’s Story of Love, Laughter and Life in Hell’s Kitchen

Rich Braaten is an executive coach and Hell’s Kitchen local, whose journey from Buffalo to the Big Apple encompasses a love for Broadway, his tight-knit neighborhood, his daughters, his husband and shorkie Dior. This is Rich’s West Side Story… So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?My first visit to New York…

From Snowstorms to Sondheim: Sean Patrick Murtagh’s Love Affair with Hell’s Kitchen

From Sean Patrick’s first margarita at Blockheads to unforgettable shows at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, join him on a nostalgic journey through Hell’s Kitchen as he prepares to leave the neighborhood and head to LA. This is his West Side Story… So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?My New York story…

Memorial Day Tribute: “Hold Your Loved Ones Tight and Always Live in the Moment,” Cera Zittlow Remembers Marine Husband John Tohm’s Life and Love for Hell’s Kitchen

Cera Zittlow moved to Hell’s Kitchen with her Marine husband John Tohm in 2017 and the couple immediately took the neighborhood to their hearts. In August 2021, just a few days into his retirement, and after a little over 30 years in the military, John was diagnosed with cancer. Under a year later, he died at…

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The Sun’ll Come Out Tomorrow… 😎

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…

About Last Night… That Smoke!

Good morning and happy Wednesday. Thanks to Gary Hershorn, who has been our “eyes on the skies” for the past few days as Canadian wildfire smoke…

Air Quality Alert + Delivery Microhubs

Good morning and happy Tuesday. The early morning “fog” you see shrouding the city is from the wildfires up in Canada. New York State has issued…

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Wheel Out the Birthday Cake! Citi Bike Pedals Past Its 10th Anniversary

It might seem that Citi Bike racks — empty or otherwise — have always lined Hell’s Kitchen’s streets, but today the wildly popular urban bike share app celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of significant change in the way New Yorkers get around.  Originally proposed as an alternative transit service by the Department of…

“Public Piers Should Not Just Be Given Away” — Community Board Pushes Back on Pier 94 Sweetheart Deal for Developers

And cut! Manhattan Community Board 4 (MCB4) is pushing back on megadeveloper Vornado’s plans for a 212,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art film studio — citing a newly revised “sweetheart deal” of a lease that they say frees the company from long-promised public works and financial accountability to the neighborhood.  The Vornado Realty Trust was granted a 99-year lease…

Unlicensed Smoke Shops Start to Disappear Amid Lawsuits

As state officials drag their feet on the implementation of additional licensed cannabis stores, it seems that at least one of Hell’s Kitchen’s many unlicensed smoke shops has disappeared, amid allegations that it masqueraded as a New York deli.  There were signs of change at 606 9th Avenue (between W43rd/W44th Street) this week, where a…

Explore Taylor Swift’s Love Story with Clothes at the Museum of Arts and Design

Peek into the eclectic wardrobe of one of the world’s most popular singer-songwriters at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD)’s latest exhibit, Taylor Swift: Storyteller, opening Saturday at Columbus Circle.  The retrospective showcases decades of Swift’s costumes, props, jewelry and other visual elements from the 12-time Grammy Award-winning musician’s prolific career, including the highly…

After 11 Tasty Years in Hell’s Kitchen, Schmackary’s Broadway Bakery Sets Stage for Nationwide Expansion

Here’s news that’s fresh out of the oven — after 11 years in the neighborhood, Hell’s Kitchen’s favorite cookie shop Schmackary’s plans to expand its fanciful treat offerings across the US.  “It’s been a crazy few years,” said Schmackary’s founder Zachary Schmahl, better known to locals as Broadway’s Favorite Cookie Monster. The brand has delighted…

Hell’s Kitchen Park Renovation Back on Track Despite Hurdles

The refurbishment of Hell’s Kitchen Park’s sports area is back on track following delays caused by poor weather and infrastructure issues. An idle period of six weeks was broken this week, with the promise of the contractor’s sustained work on the project. Recent progress was briefly stalled as they awaited the connection of a drinking…

A Flavor of Indonesia Leaves Hell’s Kitchen as Warkop Moves to Greenpoint

There’s sad news for homesick Indonesians and Hell’s Kitchen foodies — the much-loved Warkop NYC has left Hell’s Kitchen for Greenpoint, Brooklyn, after delighting West Siders with traditional coffee and cafe shop cuisine for just over a year. “After a year showered with huge support and love”, Warkop announced the end of their time in…

“I Think It’s a Charming Neighborhood” — Wesley Pedroso’s West Side Story

Lawyer-turned-social media manager Wesley Pedroso moved from Brazil to Hell’s Kitchen in 2019 and has fallen for the neighborhood —“I love the sense of community and the local businesses,” he says. This is Wesley’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I was born and raised in Brazil. I…

TKTS Turns 50: “A Lot of People Said It Would Never Work”

One of the city’s most beloved Broadway resources, TKTS is about to celebrate 50 years of providing discounted same-day theater tickets to grateful New Yorkers and visitors.  The landmark booth — known for its position beneath the famous “Red Steps” of Father Duffy Square at W47th Street — was originally founded in June 1973 and has…

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