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Attention, all the cool cats – TSQ LIVE’s Jazz in Times Square series is back and will…
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“If You Get to Know Hell’s Kitchen, You Get to Know the Real New York City” — Brian Bice’s West Side Story
Globetrotting Brian Bice has finally settled down in Hell’s Kitchen — and he’s keen to share his love of the neighborhood and NYC as a guide for his new venture, BFAB Tours. This is Brian’s West Side…
“Hell’s Kitchen is the Last Neighborhood in Manhattan with a Small Town Feel” — Matt Fox Shares His West Side Story
Fine and Dandy co-founder Matt Fox has had links with Hell’s Kitchen since he was a kid – and now he and his husband Enrique are the neighborhood’s style icons! This is Matt’s West Side Story. So…
“In Hell’s Kitchen You Can Be Who You Are, or Who You Want to Be” — Barbara Isenberg’s West Side Story
Barbara Isenberg is managing editor at a non-profit think tank by day, and in her spare time studying to become a personal financial coach. Barbara arrived in Hell’s Kitchen in 2019 and now can’t imagine living anywhere…
“Location and Energy! Everything’s Here” — Marilynn Larkin Shares Her West Side Story
Writer and fitness professional Marilynn Larkin is a New Yorker, born and raised in Queens, who has taken Hell’s Kitchen to her heart. This is Marilynn’s West Side Story. So what’s your New York story? Born here,…
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Rape Reports in Midtown North Have Jumped Over 300% — But Why?
Reported rapes in Midtown North — the Hell’s Kitchen precinct — have soared more than 300% so far this year, a spike far beyond the citywide…
Central Park Conservancy Urges City to “Turn the Page” on Horse-Drawn Carriages
The Central Park Conservancy — manager and steward of New York’s most visited public space — has ended years of neutrality and formally called for a…
Caesars Palace Times Square Casino Bid Shifts $22.5M Funding From Manhattan Plaza to Serve All of West Side
The team behind the Caesars Palace Times Square casino bid — SL Green, Roc Nation and Caesars Entertainment — has reversed course on a controversial funding…
Casino Bids Head to Public Hearings as Decision Deadline Looms
The New York Gaming Commission has set the first public meetings for the two West Side casino proposals — The Avenir on 11th Avenue and 41st…
The Row Hotel to Close as Last Emergency Migrant Shelter in NYC
The city’s final hotel serving as an emergency shelter for migrants — The Row Hotel on 8th Avenue between W44th and W45th Streets — is set…
78-Year-Old Man Slashed on 9th Avenue in Afternoon Attack
A 78-year-old man was slashed in the neck on 9th Avenue, between W48th and W49th Streets in Hell’s Kitchen on Sunday afternoon, police said. According to…
TWU Says Necropsy Shows Carriage Horse Died From Sudden Aortic Rupture, Not Abuse
A preliminary necropsy conducted by Cornell University has found that Lady — the 15-year-old carriage horse who collapsed and died on Tuesday afternoon in Hell’s Kitchen…
Autonomous Surprise as Mercedes-Benz + NVIDIA Testing Spotted in Hell’s Kitchen
While buzz has been building around Waymo’s return to mapping Manhattan, a different autonomous vehicle quietly cruised through Hell’s Kitchen on Thursday afternoon — and it…
Rally Outside Clinton Park Stables Rekindles Carriage Horse Debate in Hell’s Kitchen
Protesters gathered on W52nd Street outside Clinton Park Stables in Hell’s Kitchen today (Wednesday), demanding an end to New York City’s horse‑drawn carriage industry in the…
OpEd: The Garment District Is Bringing My Dream to Life — Don’t Let It Die
This OpEd was submitted by Nicolette (Nicky) Conti, a Maltese-born fine art street photographer based in NYC and creator of Embodied Moments NYC — a limited-edition…
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At the End of the Day You’re Another Day Older
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…
🎲 Times Square Gamble + 🎷 Free Jazz Tonight
Happy Thursday. The clouds and humidity are sticking around with afternoon thunderstorms on the table once again. Today’s high temp will be in the upper 80s,…
📈 Rape Reports Up + 🗽 Lady Liberty
Good morning and happy Wednesday. The heat and humidity continue today with a high temp of 90 degrees feeling more like 99. Late afternoon thunderstorms could…
🎶 Legacy Ends + 💰 Casino Fund Pivot
Happy Tuesday. After a welcome week of low humidity, it’s creeping back in today along with highs in the low 90s. The sun will be strong,…
🏨 Migrant Hotel Closing + 🚨 Slashing on 9th Ave
Happy Monday. It’s gonna be a hot one today with temps reaching 90 degrees. An air quality alert for high ground level ozone is in effect…
🩺 Necropsy Report + HK This Week
Good morning and happy Saturday. The peak summer vibes continue this weekend with plenty of sunshine and temps in the mid 80s today. Tomorrow will be…
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NYPD Arrests Two on 9th Avenue After Chain Snatch in Midtown Sparks Dramatic Pursuit
A dramatic police chase brought traffic to a standstill and stunned onlookers in Hell’s Kitchen on Tuesday evening, after NYPD officers apprehended two suspects on 9th Avenue near W50th Street following an attempted chain snatch just blocks away in Midtown. According to NYPD, the incident began around 8:18pm at the corner of W54th Street and…
Carriage Horse Collapses and Dies on 11th Avenue
A carriage horse collapsed and died in Hell’s Kitchen this afternoon, just blocks from its stable, drawing shocked reactions from witnesses and reigniting scrutiny of New York City’s horse-drawn carriage industry. The horse, a 15-year-old mare named Lady, was heading back from Central Park to Clinton Stables on W52nd Street when she stumbled and fell…
Pizza, Parks and Public Safety: Meet NYPD’s New Q-Teams at Two Events in Hell’s Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen residents will have two opportunities to take part in National Night Out Against Crime tonight (Tuesday), with free community events hosted by the Midtown North and Midtown South Precinct Community Councils. The annual initiative is part of a nationwide effort to strengthen police-community relations and promote neighborhood safety through engagement and visibility. This…
Take a Trip on the Green Train! NYC Bud Brings Cannabis and Classic Transit Vibes to Hell’s Kitchen
It’s time to catch a ride on the green train at NYC Bud, Hell’s Kitchen’s newest legal cannabis dispensary that takes on the form of a detailed replica of Grand Central Station, combining local weed products with New York City nostalgia, and bound to give the neighborhood something to buzz about. “We’re looking to stay…
Another Hazmat Response in Hell’s Kitchen: FDNY Finds Fuel-Filled Van on W47th Street
Just weeks after a van packed with propane tanks sparked a major emergency response on W42nd Street, Hell’s Kitchen saw a second Hazmat scare — this time involving gasoline. Early Saturday morning, FDNY responded to 517 W47th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues, where firefighters discovered a van filled with fuel containers. According to FDNY,…
Hell’s Kitchen Rangers Return to the Playground: A Local Tradition Rekindled
On a warm Saturday morning at Mathews-Palmer Playground, the sounds of clacking hockey sticks will once again fill the air. After a yearlong pause, the Hell’s Kitchen Rangers — a neighborhood kids’ hockey club — is back. And this time, they’re not just playing hockey. A new collaboration with local basketball enthusiast Sheldon “Shellz” Todman…
Block by Block: The Century-Old Ice Business That’s Chilled NYC Since Horse-and-Wagon Days
On a sweltering day, you might walk past an unassuming Hell’s Kitchen storefront next to a tire shop, whose signage reads “DRY ICE & CUBES,” and wonder whether they might be able to help you cool down. For more than a century, the Palmadessa family has run the ice business, selling frozen blocks of water…
“They Told Us No, But We Got It”: After Years of Community Pressure, Cruise Passenger Fees to Fund Hell’s Kitchen Projects
After years of toxic air and traffic disruption from cruise ships docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, Hell’s Kitchen is finally getting something back. Thanks to persistent advocacy by Manhattan Community Board 4 (MCB4), a new Community Fund — powered by a $1-per-passenger fee collected from cruise ships docking at Piers 88 and 90 —…
Three Former Day Care Workers Indicted for Abuse at Bright Horizons on 9th Avenue
Three former employees of Bright Horizons — a day care center on 9th Avenue between W58th and W59th Streets near Columbus Circle — have been indicted for allegedly abusing toddlers in their care, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. The indictment, announced Tuesday by DA Alvin Bragg, charges Evelyn Vargas, 47, Latia Townes, 24,…
Smokin’ Blues and Barbecue — Pier 76 Set for Sizzling 25th Anniversary Bash
The West Side’s summer of open-air entertainment keeps on cooking — and next up on the grill is one of the season’s longest-running (and best-smelling) traditions. Hudson River Park’s Blues BBQ Festival is back for its 25th year, returning to Pier 76 on Saturday, August 16, with a full-day celebration of music, mouthwatering barbecue and…
Riverbank, the High-Rise That Transformed the Far West Side, Sells for $243.5M
The Far West Side apartment tower that helped kick-start the transformation of Hell’s Kitchen into a high-rise residential neighborhood has a new owner, and over 400 renters and a handful of small local businesses now have a new landlord. Riverbank, the 44-story rental building spanning W42nd and W43rd Streets at 11th Avenue, was sold by…
Final Encore — Bar Nine’s Dueling Pianos Play Their Last Notes in Hell’s Kitchen
The final notes flew out of the dueling pianos at Bar Nine on Saturday night, at the decades-old Hell’s Kitchen institution’s last show before it permanently closes early this week. “We had a good run, but all good things come to an end,” said Steve Padernacht, owner of the bar on 9th Avenue (bw W53rd…
Bus-ted! Cameras Aim to Rescue the M42 from a Crosstown Crawl
The M42 bus — notorious for crawling crosstown through Hell’s Kitchen at a sluggish 3.2 miles per hour — is getting a speed boost. Since Saturday, the M42 has become the second crosstown route in Hell’s Kitchen with on-board bus lane enforcement cameras — aimed at clearing its congested path from the Hudson River to…
Suspect Arrested in Fatal W42nd Street Shooting That Shocked Hell’s Kitchen
Nearly two months after a fatal shooting rocked one of Hell’s Kitchen’s busiest blocks, police have arrested a suspect in the killing of 30-year-old Marco Reyes. Jamel Williams, a 21-year-old from Johnstown, NY, was taken into custody Thursday evening during a routine traffic stop by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies spotted an active warrant…
“Hold the Apps Accountable” — Community Board Urges Crackdown on Dangerous E-Bike Behavior
Manhattan Community Board 4 is demanding sweeping changes to how the city regulates e-bikes — and placing the blame for dangerous conditions in bike lanes and on sidewalks squarely on delivery apps, not riders. The board wants app companies like Uber Eats and DoorDash held accountable for training, compliance and safety enforcement. Their proposal calls…
BREAKING: Second Bus Crash in Three Weeks Shuts Down Port Authority Ramp, 29 Injured
Emergency crews flooded Hell’s Kitchen Thursday morning after a rush-hour bus crash on the Port Authority ramps injured multiple passengers — the second such incident in less than a month. The collision happened just before 9am on the elevated ramps between 9th and 10th Avenue, sending a wave of emergency vehicles to the scene. By…
Super-Sized NYC Restaurant Week Serves Up A Neighborhood Feast
The ever-growing feast that is New York City Restaurant week is back — and serving up a bigger helping than ever before. Did we say week? The summer iteration began on Monday and runs right through until August 17, making it a jaw-dropping 27 days long! Some restaurants are even continuing their deals until the…
High Stakes, High Promises: $22.5M Pledge Puts Manhattan Plaza at Heart of Casino Battle
Two billion-dollar casino bids on the West Side. Six Community Advisory Committee members. One multi-million dollar promise — and one very closely watched vote. With Caesars Palace Times Square unveiling a surprise $22.5 million commitment to Manhattan Plaza this week, the race for New York’s final gaming licenses is heating up. And with CACs now…
$2.2M and Three Years for a Toilet? Community Leaders Slam City’s Broken Infrastructure Process
A $2.2 million price tag. A three-year timeline. And all for a restroom renovation that won’t even break ground until 2027. For residents of Hell’s Kitchen, the proposed upgrade to the public restrooms at Mathews Palmer Playground — tucked between W45th and W46th Streets and 9th/10th Avenues — was supposed to be a welcome improvement.…
New Yorkers to Vote on Housing Fast Track, Election Reforms — and Digitizing City Maps
The Charter Revision Commission voted to place five proposals on the November ballot — four aimed at simplifying and speeding up the development approval process for affordable housing, and one that would move local elections to align with state and federal races. Report by Marina Samuel This story was first published by THE CITY on…
Carriage Horse Driver Ian McKeever Acquitted in Ryder Animal Cruelty Case
Carriage driver Ian McKeever was found not guilty Monday of overdriving Ryder, the horse who collapsed at W45th Street and 9th Avenue in August 2022 — bringing to an end a high-profile trial that divided opinions on animal welfare, personal responsibility and the future of horse-drawn carriages in New York City. A six-person jury took…
Desi Deli Closes, but the Flavors Live On at Bollywood Rasoi
While Desi Deli may have shuttered its tiny 10th Avenue counter, it’s far from gone. The go-to spot for taxi drivers and anyone in the mood for a tasty Indian meal over the past 25 years is moving just down the block with a new name and an elevated dining experience. “I’m going to make…
Proposed City Ferry Plan Takes West Siders on a Two-Borough Detour, Not a Commute
After years of local advocacy, the city’s NYC Ferry system is proposing changes that would finally connect the isolated Midtown West terminal at W39th Street/Pier 79 with the broader network — but not without a detour through Staten Island and Brooklyn. A pair of side-by-side maps released by NYC Ferry show what’s at stake: the…
Man Shot Near Hell’s Kitchen Nightclubs Early Saturday
A 30-year-old man was shot early Saturday morning near a cluster of nightclubs on W46th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, prompting a heavy police response and a manhunt for a masked suspect. Officers from the Midtown North Precinct responded to a 911 call at 2:28am reporting a shooting outside 617 W46th Street, just west of 11th…
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