Good morning and happy Friday. We’re in planning mode for the weekend and have gathered thousands of dollars worth of prizes for a sweepstake at the Ninth Avenue International Food Festival. More details tomorrow — but plan to come see us at our booth near Amy’s Bread between W46/47th Streets.

In our final recipe from the 1974 Ninth Avenue Festival Cookbook, we create Torta from an old Italian recipe and remember Alps Drug Co. “Alps brought a welcome whiff of European elegance to Hell’s Kitchen, a neighborhood once known more for its longshoremen than for lavender soap.” Read more…

Torta Recipe Ninth Avenue Festival Cookbook

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Dyksterhouse Team

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Former City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s official Twitter account abruptly vanished in January — Katie Honan from THE CITY has been asking questions. Read more…

Corey Johnson in Hell's Kitchen

What we’ve been reading

The secrets of what’s beneath New York City — all the way down to 800 feet. (Cheddar)

Want to avoid getting a speeding ticket in NYC — there’s an app for that! (Streetsblog)

Check out how JP Morgan’s new HQ will look on the New York skyline. (Build in Brief)

Hudson Yards is getting a private club from the Carbone partners. (New York Times)

New York Nico — who generously helped Sal Salomon and Myzel Chocolates with fundraising — has signed with a Hollywood agency. (Page Six)

Freeze Frame

Taxi Cab Sidewalk 10th Avenue

A yellow cab ended up on the sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen yesterday afternoon. Ironically, the crash was in the exact spot where a road safety protest was held in February. Read more…


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