Good morning and happy Saturday. Today is going to be clear, crisp and very cold. We might just get to 40 degrees this afternoon. Sunday will be even colder as the wind whips through. If you were thinking of hopping on the 7 line this weekend, think again! There’s no service between Hudson Yards and Queensboro Plaza until 5am on Monday.
Jim Lahey, Maya Joseph and staff at Sullivan Street Bakery are clearing up after the Hell’s Kitchen coffee shop and bakery suffered a major flood yesterday evening. Read more…
Here’s the rest of the Hell’s Kitchen news this week…
There’s only one way to learn New York City street style — and that’s from a New Yorker. Which is why two Big Apple natives hope to spread the good word at Vintage on 46th, now open in the newly relaunched Paramount Hotel. Read more…
Last week’s E52nd Street fire, which injured dozens, is one of nearly 200 so far this year the FDNY has linked to the potentially volatile batteries that power e-bikes and e-scooters delivery drivers rely on. Read more…
Thanks to W42ST reader Edward, who bravely came forward to share his experience of being drugged at Hell’s Kitchen bars in the wake of the reported deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger. Read more…
Carnival is to become the second cruise company using Hell’s Kitchen as a year-round destination — and departure point — starting next year, in a vote of confidence in the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on Piers 88 and 90. Read more…
Warming news came from W50th Street where our friends at Chez Napoleon finally got their gas turned back on after 11 months. They plan to reopen next month. Read more…
On W57th Street, a street sweeper ended up in the front window of Hudson Market after a collision with a Porsche. Read more…
The Department of Transportation revealed a sweeping redesign of 10th Avenue to Community Board 4 last night — 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 have been killed in the past six years. Read more…
And if after reading, you are wondering why CB4 is asking for more safety measures in DOT’s plan, take a look at this tweet by @jehiah which shows how all the years of work on 9th Avenue is turning out…
Meanwhile, working cyclists on our streets will be getting a better deal. New York is proposing to pay app-based food delivery workers at least $23.82 an hour plus tips by 2025. Read more…
Not got plans yet for Thanksgiving dinner? There are plenty of options to feast in Hell’s Kitchen this year. Check them out in this handy guide compiled by Lifestyle Editor Sarah Beling of the offerings of local bars and restaurants. Share with friends…
Council member Erik Bottcher led a group of volunteers around Hell’s Kitchen’s gay bars on Thursday evening, handing out leaflets with safety tips following on from the deaths of Julio Ramirez and John Umberger. Read more…
The FIFA World Cup kicks off tomorrow in Qatar – and here’s where you can catch the games in the neighborhood. Go Team USA! Read more…
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. Read more…
What we’ve been reading
Veteran conductor and pianist returns to perform at Carnegie Hall — thanks to bionic gloves. (New York Post)
Here’s the bigger view of what’s developing at Hudson Yards. (The Real Deal)
Taxi prices might be rising in NYC — but so are their fines! (Documented NY)
If you’re worried about what’s happening on Twitter — here’s how to download your archive. (New York Times)
Flying high for the Holidays! The Rockettes will be accompanied by fairy drones this year. (New York Post)
Freeze Frame
President Obama had Pete Souza as his personal photographer — and 42nd Street has Gary Hershorn. He was up early this week to capture the sun rising behind Hell’s Kitchen and Hudson Yards.
Talking of Barack Obama — did you spot him on 11th Avenue this week? He was the guest of Trevor Noah on The Daily Show.
Happy birthday to Cesar Razuri, Larry Burstein and Ron Livingston.