Good morning and happy Tuesday. We spent yesterday painstakingly checking through all of your nominations for the W42ST Best of Awards — sponsored by Wells Fargo and supported by HYHK Alliance and The Durst Organization.
VOTING IS NOW OPEN! The shortlists have been created in each category — and you can view all the competing businesses on the W42ST Local App.
Best Bar — over 120 places nominated — 25 shortlisted
Best Place to Eat — over 170 places nominated — 27 shortlisted
Best Place to Work Out — over 40 places nominated — 10 shortlisted
Best Coffee Shop — over 80 places nominated — 18 shortlisted
Best Retail Store — over 60 places nominated — 5 shortlisted
Best Services — over 120 businesses nominated — 9 shortlisted
Best Newcomer — over 50 places nominated — 13 shortlisted
All the shortlisted businesses will be delivered a shiny window decal to display in their businesses in the next 48 hours — and all we need now are your votes.
Please vote for your favorite place in each category — and tell us why they are the best! The most imaginative and fun responses will receive a W42ST Tote Bag! Voting will close at midnight EST on Saturday, December 4.
w42st.info/voteW42STbestofawards2021
Tennis players got a shock yesterday morning as the bubble over Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club ripped, with a sound described by neighbors as an “explosion” and “mini earthquake”. Details here…
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What we’ve been reading
Some turbulence expected as New York hires a private weather service to warn of storms. (NPR)
The Spiral’s construction company has inked a deal for office space at the new Hudson Yards skyscraper. (New York Post)
The council is considering a bill to examine housing the homeless. (City Limits)
Boat Basin Dock House designs are getting a stormy reception on the UWS. (Westside Rag)
Now everything’s all sparkly, spare a thought for the people who created all that twinkling magic. (Curbed)
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Thanks to Sandra for her photo of the W55th Street lights being switched on last night. Neighbors were encouraged to “bang pots, clap and give a shout or two to celebrate.”
Every year for the past 40+ years the West 55th Street Block Association, a 501c3, has raised the money needed to hang lights in the trees to brighten up the dreary winter nights. They still need support to hit the projected $15,000 budget. You can donate using the yellow PayPal donate link at their website: www.west55ba.org