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Hell’s Kitchen Homicides Spur Review of LGBTQIA+ Cold Cases by Mayor and NYPD
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the re-investigation of unsolved cases involving LGBTQIA+ victims. The initiative follows the tragic deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger, victims of fatal drugging and robbery in…
LIVE UPDATES: These New York Events Have Been Cancelled Due to Air Quality
As New York battles to cope with the smoke-filled air, many outdoor events are being canceled. We’re keeping an eye on what’s on and off around the city and will update this page. Please also…
At Six Weeks and Counting, Fire-Hit Danji Marks the Days Until ConEd Rescue
Last month’s unlicensed smoke shop fire was just the start of trouble for its next door neighbor, Danji: now the first Korean restaurant to receive a Michelin star in NYC faces an extended closure as…
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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 Indiana to Manhattan Plaza: Jill Slaymaker’s Artistic Journey Through the Colors of Hell’s Kitchen
Meet Jill Slaymaker: an Indiana transplant turned beloved Hell’s Kitchen local. An artist and teacher — Jill’s life in Manhattan Plaza offers a blend of art, community, favorite local eateries and a health club just an elevator ride away. Read her West Side Story… So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I…
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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Staying Safe In The Smoke: A Guide to Navigating New York’s Wildfire Haze
As New York and Hell’s Kitchen’s air quality hits “hazardous” conditions, we’ve pulled together some of the best advice to keep you safe. As well as…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Transforms Day into Night in Hell’s Kitchen
The early evening skies over Hell’s Kitchen turned gray as the city filled with the smell of smoke from Canadian wildfires. The dense smoke, which blocked…
Broken Citi Bikes and Empty Racks Put Spoke in the Wheel for New Yorkers, Pols Tell Lyft
If you’ve been looking to celebrate Citi Bike’s 10th anniversary in Hell’s Kitchen, you may have instead encountered nothing but empty bike racks (and broken cycles…
Microhub Delivery Program Pilot Could Send Parcel Parking Problems Packing
New York has slowly become an online shopping town, and 9th Avenue’s never-ending congestion is often a direct reflection of the e-commerce boom’s messier sidewalk side…
“The System is as Broken as Our Front Door Locks” — Residents Protest Criminal Landlord in Hell’s Kitchen Nightmare
It’s more than 12 months since beleaguered Hell’s Kitchen residents and local leaders gathered at 410-412 W46th Street to demand a permanent solution to the nightmare…
CBS Considers Selling Its Historic Broadcast Center, a Full City Block in Hell’s Kitchen
The historic CBS Broadcast Center on W57th Street could be on the move, as the company considers a sale and relocation from the West Side. According…
Hell’s Vegas? High-Stakes Bets in NYC as Developers Lobby for Casinos in Times Square and Hudson Yards
Viva Hell’s Vegas? As New York State gets ready to grant three gambling licenses to New York City, developers and casino companies across the city are…
Hell’s Kitchen Shelter Residents Protest Safety Concerns and Mismanagement after Violent Assault on Woman
A woman living in a Hell’s Kitchen shelter was severely beaten with a pipe, requiring 14 stitches and a hospital stay — and residents of the…
Last Call for Streeteries? Hell’s Kitchen’s Outdoor Dining Sheds Face Legislative Uncertainty!
Hell’s Kitchen restaurateurs are preparing for another summer of “streeteries”. As the City Council gears up to finalize legislation to restrict and codify outdoor dining sheds,…
Nuts4Nuts Cracks into a New Borough: Iconic NYC Snack Vendor Rolls Out of Hell’s Kitchen
The sweet aroma of honey-roasted Nuts4Nuts is wafting over to another borough after relocating its long-standing Hell’s Kitchen headquarters to Astoria. The popular NYC snack vendor…
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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…
Smoke & Fire 🔥: Danji Update + Air Quality Tips
Good morning and happy Thursday. Well, the weather forecast says that it will be a sunny morning moving to clouds this afternoon — but we can…
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…
CBS Considers Move 📺 + Scum Lords in HK 🤬
Good morning and happy Monday. It’s not going to be a super hot June week, but the weather will be pleasant all week. The highest temperatures…
Hell’s Vegas Casinos 🎰 + HK This Week 🔥
Good morning and happy Saturday. We’re a little cooler this weekend, with temperatures hitting 70 degrees on both days. Today will be cloudy until just before…
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George Maharis, “A Street-Smart Heartthrob from Hell’s Kitchen”, Dies at 94
George Maharis, famed for his role in the iconic 1960s American television series Route 66, has passed away at the age of 94. A statement released by his friend and caretaker, Marc Bahan, confirmed that Maharis succumbed to hepatitis at his home in Beverly Hills, according to a report in the LA Times. Born in…
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…
“It’s Like a Mad Max Movie” — Hell’s Kitchen Hustles to Get Bikes Off the Sidewalks
If you’ve walked down 9th Avenue’s new pedestrian “super sidewalk”, you may have been joined by some unwelcome companions — bicycles, e-bikes and motorized scooters, often traveling in the opposite direction to the traffic. According to DOT data, at least 30 percent of adult New Yorkers ride a bike — and the combination of a…
“It’s an Eclectic Neighborhood and It’s Been a Wonder to Watch It Grow” — Bernie Telsey Shares his West Side Story
Co-Artistic Director of MCC Theater, Bernie Telsey has lived in Hell’s Kitchen since 1980 — “It’s in the middle of everything,” he says. This is Bernie’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I was born in Elmont, Long Island and sort of reborn in Hell’s Kitchen as an…
“Not Knowing What to Expect When I Walk Out the Door is Constantly Invigorating” — Jenny Clarke’s West Side Story
Brit Jenny Clarke came to Hell’s Kitchen for three months – and has stayed for over 30 years! She is founder of the Melodia Women’s Choir and Executive Director of the National Flute Association. This is Jenny’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I’m originally from England. I…
Iconic Founder of Gray’s Papaya, Nicholas Gray, Passes Away at 86 — Leaving Behind a Hot Dog Legacy
Long-time Hell’s Kitchen resident Nicholas Gray, the trailblazing founder of Gray’s Papaya who popularized the pairing of hot dogs and papaya juice for New Yorkers, has died. The Gray family shared the news this afternoon of his death last Friday at 86 from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. “It is with heavy hearts and great…
“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…
“I Knew Exactly Where I Wanted to Be” — Kristin McCollum’s West Side Story
Improv is life for Kristin McCollum, who is a recent arrival in Hell’s Kitchen but feels right at home here — and shares that love as a tour guide for the Transit Museum and Radio City Music Hall. This is Kristin’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I…
“I Love How Diverse and Dynamic the Neighborhood is” — New York Mickey’s West Side Story
Content creator Dr Michal Samuni-Blank is known to her social media followers as New York Mickey, “covering NYC with ADHD” and offering tips to locals and visitors about the city she calls home and her favorite neighborhood, Hell’s Kitchen. This is her West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just…
Fleet Week Arrives in New York — West Side Piers and Sidewalks Fill With Ships and Sailors
Fleet Week is back! Officially starting Wednesday (although the first ship arrived this morning at Pier 90), New York’s piers, harbors and sidewalks will be awash with an ocean of service members, here to honor the legacy of the Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. After brushing up on how to distinguish service members by their…
“Almost Everything You Could Ever Want to Do, Right at Your Fingertips” — Annemieke de Keijzer’s West Side Story
Global communications expert Annemieke de Keijzer is originally from The Netherlands but made her home in Hell’s Kitchen eight years ago. This is Annemieke’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I moved to the area from The Netherlands in October 2012, a couple of days before Sandy… It…
Rain or Shine: A Tale of Two Days at the 48th 9th Avenue International Food Festival
The 9th Avenue International Food Festival is a “rain or shine” event — and this weekend, Saturday and Sunday provided that contrast. Saturday was filled with showers and downpours — whereas the sun shone on Sunday. We took to the streets to record the 48th time the event has taken place in Hell’s Kitchen.
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…
Ardesia to Revitalize W52nd Street with New Daytime Eatery Following La Bergamote’s Closure
W52nd Street restaurant enthusiasts mourning Warkop’s closure, Casellula’s demise and a fire shutting down the popular Danji may grieve further at the news that well-loved French cafe La Bergamote has shut its doors. But there’s light at the end of the side street, because the team behind Ardesia Wine Bar is planning to replace La Bergamote…
From Tibet to Hell’s Kitchen: The Inspiring Journey of Nam’s Nail Spa Continues…
If you ask a local where to get your nails done, they’ll probably reply “Nam’s Nails”. Nam Tsering is a local entrepreneur who has built a loyal following of clients in her near decade in Hell’s Kitchen. We caught up with Nam and daughters Pempa and Namgail as the family-run, woman-owned business celebrated its first…
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…
“It’s a Dream I Never Had the Good Sense to Have, and It Came True” — Pamela Milam’s West Side Story
Texan Pamela Milam helps choose great reads for book clubs nationwide. She loves living in Hell’s Kitchen – “It’s the best of both worlds.” This is Pamela’s West Side Story. So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?I was born in Texas and never imagined living anywhere else. My childhood friend Gregory…
“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…
Congestion Pricing Inches Closer to Finish Line With New Details From Transit Agencies
The latest “environmental assessment” fleshes out how the MTA expects the tolling system to reduce traffic below 60th Street and raise billions for system upgrades. Jose Martinez, The City This article was originally published on May 12 6:01am EDT by THE CITY New York leaders have long flirted with the idea of tolling vehicle traffic…
Water Way to Party! Hudson River Park Celebrates 25 Years with More Than 400 Free Events
The West Side’s crown jewel Hudson River Park (HRPK) turns 25 this year — and as we patiently await the completion of Pier 97, the beloved green space will host hundreds of public events between May and November — including yoga, a barbecue and music festival as well as sunset salsa classes at Piers 76…
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