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Community Board Votes No to “City of Yes” Housing Plan
Manhattan Community Board 4 (MCB4) has rejected New York’s “City of Yes” Housing plan, but they are prepared to reconsider if changes are made to protect special zoning districts on the West Side. MCB4 members voted by a margin of 33 to 6 in favor of a 49-page letter that reviewed in detail the NYC […] The post Community Board Votes No to “City of Yes” Housing Plan appeared first on W42ST.
Escape the Concrete Jungle: Discover New York City’s Hidden Wild Corners!
Sure, you love that infectious energy of living cheek to jowl with 8.3 million other New Yorkers. But there’s something special about finding a less-visited corner and seeing the city from a vantage point that few others do. There are still a handful of places in our big, dense city where you might not remember […] The post Escape the Concrete Jungle: Discover New York City’s Hidden Wild Corners! appeared first on W42ST.
Hell’s Kitchen Nightmare: Abandoned Outdoor Dining Shed Infested with Flies and Maggots
Abandoned Hell’s Kitchen outdoor dining sheds, which have been earmarked for removal for months, have become a gruesome nightmare for local residents. On Tuesday, Chef Adam Schop, the co-owner of Local 42 Bar, took it upon himself to remove piles of trash from the inside of a shed at W42nd Street and 9th Avenue. The […] The post Hell’s Kitchen Nightmare: Abandoned Outdoor Dining Shed Infested with Flies and Maggots appeared first on W42ST.
Hell’s Kitchen Assemblymember Tony Simone Hospitalized With Appendicitis
Hell’s Kitchen Assemblyman Tony Simone is recovering at the hospital after having his appendix removed, according to an announcement on Wednesday. Last weekend AM Simone, who has served in the Assembly since January 2023, was hospitalized with severe stomach pain. Medical staff at NYU Langone determined he was suffering from a ruptured appendix, which was […] The post Hell’s Kitchen Assemblymember Tony Simone Hospitalized With Appendicitis appeared first on W42ST.
City Sues Over Hazardous Conditions at Historic Hell’s Kitchen Landmark
The owner of the Windermere, a historic and long-vacant Hell’s Kitchen building, has put the public in danger by failing to fix its crumbling facade and remove a neglected sidewalk shed, according to a lawsuit filed by the city on Monday. “Once defined by its landmarked architecture, the Windermere is now overshadowed by the derelict […] The post City Sues Over Hazardous Conditions at Historic Hell’s Kitchen Landmark appeared first on W42ST.
GoFundMe Launched in Bid to Save Iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre
As the clock ticks down to the closure of the iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre on August 24, a last-ditch attempt is being made to save the venue. Last week the closure was announced in a post on the restaurant’s Instagram page. It was stated that the reason for closing the venue – a […] The post GoFundMe Launched in Bid to Save Iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre appeared first on W42ST.
Early Morning Dispute Outside Rudy’s Bar on 9th Avenue Leaves Two Hospitalized
An early morning dispute outside Rudy’s Bar and Grill on 9th Avenue resulted in two men being hospitalized. Police are asking for help in identifying a man who was riding a moped on the sidewalk who allegedly punched the victims. At lunchtime today, police were still cordoning off the area outside the Hell’s Kitchen dive […] The post Early Morning Dispute Outside Rudy’s Bar on 9th Avenue Leaves Two Hospitalized appeared first on W42ST.
Hell’s Kitchen Pups Battle for Top Dog in NYC’s Honorary Dog Mayor Race
Election season is going to the dogs — literally! The race for Honorary Dog Mayor of NYC is heating up, with eager paw-liticians vying for the top spot. This biannual bark-off will determine which canine-date will succeed the inaugural Honorary Dog Mayor, Sally Long Dog, a Basset Hound, and her Deputy Dog Mayor, Riley, a […] The post Hell’s Kitchen Pups Battle for Top Dog in NYC’s Honorary Dog Mayor Race appeared first on W42ST.
“Wolf of Airbnb” Sentenced to 51 Months for Fraudulent Schemes Involving Hell’s Kitchen Apartments
Konrad Bicher, the self-proclaimed “Wolf of Airbnb,” has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for defrauding landlords and the government. According to a statement from the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Bicher’s schemes targeted Manhattan buildings, including in Hell’s Kitchen, where he illegally sublet luxury apartments. “Bicher schemed for years […] The post “Wolf of Airbnb” Sentenced to 51 Months for Fraudulent Schemes Involving Hell’s Kitchen Apartments appeared first on W42ST.
Hudson River Park Waterfront from Heliport to Intrepid to be Transformed with $65 Million Redesign
Hudson River Park Trust (HRPK) plans to develop a 17-block strip, stretching from the W30th Street Heliport to the Intrepid Museum. To begin the process, they have hired Marvel, a multidisciplinary architecture firm with experience developing waterfront parks across New York City. HRPK President and CEO Noreen Doyle said at a Manhattan Community Board 4 (MCB4) […] The post Hudson River Park Waterfront from Heliport to Intrepid to be Transformed with $65 Million Redesign appeared first on W42ST.
“You Can’t Make It In NYC Without The Help of Other New Yorkers” —Jeff Perla shares his West Side Story
Social media influencer and chicken tender enthusiast Jeff Perla has lived in Hell’s Kitchen for the last seven years. He can often be found conducting man-on-the-street interviews around the neighborhood. This is Jeff’s West Side Story. So what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived? I am from Upstate New York (Syracuse). When I […] The post “You Can’t Make It In NYC Without The Help of Other New Yorkers” —Jeff Perla shares his West Side Story appeared first on W42ST.
Last Call: Vintner Beer & Cheese Bids Farewell With Final Sale
A longtime staple of 9th Avenue, Vintner Beer & Cheese shop (bw W46/47th St), is closing at the end of the month. The store’s entire inventory of products, from craft beers, to crackers, to beemster cheese, is on sale at 40% off. “We have been a neighborhood store for many years, and would like to […] The post Last Call: Vintner Beer & Cheese Bids Farewell With Final Sale appeared first on W42ST.
Slow and Steady Showdown: Turtle Race Promises Shellebrity Showdown
Thirteen turtles and tortoises are set to compete this Sunday morning in Earthlings.NYC’s second annual turtle race on W54th Street. Eight heats are scheduled for this slow-paced competition held at 10 am at the nonprofit and grassroots coworking collective Prime Produce (W 54th St bw 9/10th Ave). At the race, turtles and tortoises from across […] The post Slow and Steady Showdown: Turtle Race Promises Shellebrity Showdown appeared first on W42ST.
Lenders Foreclose on Hell’s Kitchen’s Landmarked McGraw-Hill Building
The McGraw-Hill Building on W42nd Street is facing foreclosure after owners Deco Towers Associates allegedly defaulted on a $140 million loan package meant to convert a portion of the office tower into residential units. Lenders Blackstone and Rialto Capital have initiated foreclosure proceedings against the owners in two separate complaints filed on Tuesday and Wednesday […] The post Lenders Foreclose on Hell’s Kitchen’s Landmarked McGraw-Hill Building appeared first on W42ST.
“Manhattan Plaza is an Oasis from Everything Down Below” — Billy Hipkins Shares His West Side Story
Theater dresser, playwright and performer Billy Hipkins has lived in Hell’s Kitchen since the late 1980s. You’ll find him at his favorite neighborhood haunts — and on his own YouTube channel. This is Billy’s West Side Story. So what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived? I grew up in New Jersey, so I […] The post “Manhattan Plaza is an Oasis from Everything Down Below” — Billy Hipkins Shares His West Side Story appeared first on W42ST.
Iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre to Close in August after 46 Years
After 46 years on Theatre Row, the iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre are closing their doors for good in on. August 24. The closure was announced in a post on the restaurant’s Instagram page around lunchtime today. It was stated that the reason for closing is “due to the high cost of […] The post Iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre to Close in August after 46 Years appeared first on W42ST.
Artist made Shop Brings Style, Gifts and Korean Fashion to Hell’s Kitchen
Erie Chang is bringing her own unique style to Hell’s Kitchen with her new W50th Street store, Artist made Shop. The former textile designer-turned fashion entrepreneur opened the store in May, though she’d been thinking about running her own shop since the 2020 pandemic. Chang said that after a lifetime in fashion business and design, […] The post Artist made Shop Brings Style, Gifts and Korean Fashion to Hell’s Kitchen appeared first on W42ST.
Affordable Housing Waiting List Opens at The Max
If you fall in the 40%, 60% and 120% AMI brackets, the affordable housing waiting list for The Max at 606 W57th Street is accepting applications for current and future vacancies. Two studios, four one-bedrooms and four two-bedroom units are available now at the luxury residential development between 11th and 12th Avenues. You can also […] The post Affordable Housing Waiting List Opens at The Max appeared first on W42ST.
Whole Foods Announces Hell’s Kitchen Mini-Store at 20th Anniversary Celebration
After years of community calls for a more affordable grocery store, Amazon-owned Whole Foods Market announced on Monday at Nasdaq’s Opening Bell that they are coming to Hell’s Kitchen. The new store will open at 301 W50th Street, on the corner of 8th Avenue, taking the place of the Rite Aid that closed back in […] The post Whole Foods Announces Hell’s Kitchen Mini-Store at 20th Anniversary Celebration appeared first on W42ST.
New York Schools to Notify Parents Ahead of Lockdown Drills Under New Regulations
New York education officials are mandating that schools develop procedures to notify parents at least a week in advance of lockdown drills. Julian Shen-Berro, ChalkbeatThis story was originally published by Chalkbeat NYC on Jul 15, 2024 at 5:33pm EDT The change is part of new regulations set to take effect in 2024-25 requiring that the […] The post New York Schools to Notify Parents Ahead of Lockdown Drills Under New Regulations appeared first on W42ST.
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