Good morning and happy Saturday. Our wish to escape the 90-degree heat has been granted, but it’s been replaced by humidity, clouds and rain for the weekend. Don’t venture far from some air-conditioned comfort.
Welcome to the 4th Annual W42ST Best of Awards — Sponsored by Wells Fargo, hosted by the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. and supported by Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance and Romer Hell’s Kitchen Hotel.
Voting is now open! You can nominate your Hell’s Kitchen favorites across 10 categories (check out the list of last year’s winners here).
Win tickets for the Awards ceremony! All voters will be entered to win tickets for the Awards Ceremony held on the evening of Friday September 29 in the Great Hall at the Intrepid Museum!
Please remember to mind the rules! There is one vote per person — and a valid email address must be provided for a vote to count. VOTE HERE…
This year’s awards feature a “Best Venue” category, which includes more than 40 entertainment spots in and around Hell’s Kitchen that are not Broadway theaters. Check the list…
Here’s our roundup of the news from around Hell’s Kitchen this week…
Luxury apartment building SKY at 605 W42nd Street is accepting applications for four luxury apartments — and is setting up a waitlist for future vacancies. Read More…
A new registration law that goes into effect today targets major online platforms (including Airbnb), but listings are already proliferating elsewhere, challenging the city’s understaffed enforcement agency. Read more…
Having accumulated over $24,000 — and counting — in fines, the MTA has begun repairs on the roof of the Michael J Quill Bus Depot on 11th Avenue. The penalties from the State Labor Department have arisen due to the MTA’s failure to address cracks and potholes that raised concerns over a possible “cave-in hazard“, first reported in July 2022. Read more…
The tourists’ return to New York is boosting the local economy, but a lack of Chinese visitors and investor skepticism raises concerns about sustainability. Read more…
Comedian Colin Quinn brought his Block by Block YouTube series to Hell’s Kitchen and walked the streets with his old friend Mickey Spillane. Here are some highlights of Spillane’s memories of the neighborhood — and his battle with wrestler André the Giant. Read more…
Madison Square Garden PAC has donated the maximum funds to 13 City Council candidates ahead of a crucial vote on the arena’s future and facial recognition tech. Read more…
Check out Sarah’s latest edition of “Make Way for the Weekend” for ideas of what to do around New York. Read more…
Midtown Manhattan media titans are mandating return-to-office policies on 8th Avenue, sparking resistance from union reps advocating for flexible work. Read more…
“Pink Person” Lauren Cagnetta arrived in New York for a college internship and fell in love with the city — and Hell’s Kitchen in particular. The multi-hyphenate performer and dance teacher is also the proud co-owner of The Trans Dance Project. “Connecting humans through dance is my favorite thing in the universe,” they say. Read Lauren’s West Side Story…
Check out the latest Manhattan Sideways newsletter for what’s happening today around the city. Includes block parties, a walk along 8th Street and the Beastie Boys! Read more…
What we’ve been reading
* Stories that might be behind a paywall are marked with a 💰
Is Hurricane Lee heading our way? The jury is out. (New York Times💰)
Zero housing units were approved in Manhattan in July. (The Real Deal)
Trying to stop cops from parking illegally could get you a ticket. (Hell Gate💰)
Here’s how outdoor dining might look in New York next summer. (Streetsblog)
The Eagles started their Long Goodbye tour at MSG. Were you there? (USA Today)
Freeze Frame
The display of furry friends at Spoiled Brats on W49th Street gave us a smile last night as we headed to the theater. It also gave us the earworm of How Much is That Doggie in the Window — over to you!
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