Choose your location
W42ST.nyc
¡Hasta Luego! El Centro Closing — But Familiar Faces Remain on 9th Avenue
Popular Hell’s Kitchen restaurant El Centro will close its doors at the end of June, after nearly 20 years at the corner of 9th Avenue and W54th Street. The Mexican restaurant was opened in 2005 by John Dempsey and Maren Powell, who had previously operated VYNL at the location. In total, their Chow Down hospitality […] The post ¡Hasta Luego! El Centro Closing — But Familiar Faces Remain on 9th Avenue appeared first on W42ST.
Iconic Hell’s Kitchen Building, Home to Birdland Jazz Club, Sold at 67% Discount
An iconic, nearly 100-year-old commercial building is being sold by NYC mega-developer Related Companies — at an approximately 67% discount from what the Stephen Ross-owned real estate empire bought it for, according to reports. The 10-story building at 321 W44th St (between 8th and 9th Aves) has been home to the renowned Birdland Jazz Club for […] The post Iconic Hell’s Kitchen Building, Home to Birdland Jazz Club, Sold at 67% Discount appeared first on W42ST.
“Hell’s Kitchen is Fun, Vibrant and Full of Energy That Feels Quintessentially New York” — Karen Loc’s West Side Story
Interior designer Karen Loc is a lifelong New Yorker who now calls Hell’s Kitchen home. She enjoys trying new things — like improv comedy — despite how challenging they seem. This is Karen’s West Side Story. So what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived? New York City has been my home since I […] The post “Hell’s Kitchen is Fun, Vibrant and Full of Energy That Feels Quintessentially New York” — Karen Loc’s West Side Story appeared first on W42ST.
New Hell’s Kitchen Spot Brings Udon Bliss: Raku Opens on 9th Avenue
Locals can now have a taste of Raku, one of the few Japanese restaurants in New York City to specialize in udon noodles, on 9th Avenue between W51st and W52nd Streets. Its new Hell’s Kitchen location is already open for takeout or delivery and will welcome customers to dine inside later this month. Udon noodles, […] The post New Hell’s Kitchen Spot Brings Udon Bliss: Raku Opens on 9th Avenue appeared first on W42ST.
Paw-some Voyage: Over 100 Pups Set Sail on the Hudson for Circle Line’s Pup-tastic Cruise!
On Saturday Hell’s Kitchen neighbors (and over 100 of their dogs) set sail on the third annual Pup Cruise on the Circle Line out of Pier 83. With complimentary pup-cups for all the canine passengers and 100% of ticket sales going to North Shore Animal League America, it was a pup-tasic voyage indeed! Check out […] The post Paw-some Voyage: Over 100 Pups Set Sail on the Hudson for Circle Line’s Pup-tastic Cruise! appeared first on W42ST.
FDNY Rescues Man Trapped in 16-Foot Hole Near Amtrak Line in Hell’s Kitchen
FDNY was called to 523 W37th Street on Sunday afternoon after reports of a man trapped in a 16 foot hole at the rear of the building. Multiple units responded to the scene including Rescue Company 1 which is based at W43rd Street in Hell’s Kitchen. At the scene, a hole could be seen in […] The post FDNY Rescues Man Trapped in 16-Foot Hole Near Amtrak Line in Hell’s Kitchen appeared first on W42ST.
Citi Bike Rider Killed on 11th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen
A Citi Bike rider was killed in Hell’s Kitchen on Friday afternoon after his pedal-assist e-bike was in collision with a truck. UPDATE: The cyclist who died was named by police as Gatlin Landess from W186th Street. Emergency services received the first call at at around 2:30pm. Police said that a 32-year-old male cyclist had […] The post Citi Bike Rider Killed on 11th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen appeared first on W42ST.
Dirty in Hell’s Kitchen: Locals Air Concerns Over Limited Laundry Options and Rising Costs
Last week, we (and in particular, me) lamented the closure of ASAN laundromat at the corner of 10th Avenue and W51st Street and asked readers to share their experiences in a survey. Over 60 readers responded and there was a recurring theme — limited options for self-service laundromats and rising costs for drop-off services. Survey […] The post Dirty in Hell’s Kitchen: Locals Air Concerns Over Limited Laundry Options and Rising Costs appeared first on W42ST.
Leandro Justen’s “Into the Streets” Exhibition Celebrates LGBTQ+ Life in New York
Leandro Justen, a fashion photographer renowned for his impactful documentation of the LGBTQ+ community is featured in a lobby exhibition, “Into the Streets,” at Romer Hell’s Kitchen as part of the hotel’s Pride celebrations. Leandro’s journey from a conservative, Catholic upbringing in Brazil to becoming a figure in New York City’s LGBTQ+ scene is as […] The post Leandro Justen’s “Into the Streets” Exhibition Celebrates LGBTQ+ Life in New York appeared first on W42ST.
“Playing Brings Me Back to the Way I Felt as a Girl, and That’s Priceless” — Carol Klenfner Shares Her West Side Story
Freelance publicist and multiple medal-winning ping pong player Carol Klenfner moved to Manhattan Plaza five years ago after spending several years on the waiting list. This is her West Side Story. So what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived? I was born in Queens, have been a Manhattan resident since college days at […] The post “Playing Brings Me Back to the Way I Felt as a Girl, and That’s Priceless” — Carol Klenfner Shares Her West Side Story appeared first on W42ST.
Governor Hochul Slams the Brakes on Congestion Pricing, Leaving Hell’s Kitchen in a Traffic Jam of Opinions
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is putting the brakes on a controversial congestion charge, just 25 days before it was expected to go into effect. The announcement immediately sparked passionate responses from Hell’s Kitchenites. “I have directed the MTA to indefinitely pause,” congestion pricing, Hochul announced on Wednesday morning. The plan, which was supposed to […] The post Governor Hochul Slams the Brakes on Congestion Pricing, Leaving Hell’s Kitchen in a Traffic Jam of Opinions appeared first on W42ST.
Air Quality Alerts Return to Hell’s Kitchen One Year After Wildfires
A year ago this week, Canadian wildfires turned the skies of Hell’s Kitchen into an orange haze. Yesterday, air quality alerts were issued — even with little sign of haze above the neighborhood. Let’s take a look at what’s happening in New York’s skies. The primary pollutant of yesterday’s alert was ground-level ozone — mostly […] The post Air Quality Alerts Return to Hell’s Kitchen One Year After Wildfires appeared first on W42ST.
Feel the Beat: Free Summer Music Fills the West Side!
Summertime… and there’s free music in the air all over the West Side! Whatever your taste in tunes, there’s sure to be something that hits the right note in an eclectic program that encompasses everything from a Shakespeare musical to disco and funk, salsa dancing to story times with live music for the kids. Most […] The post Feel the Beat: Free Summer Music Fills the West Side! appeared first on W42ST.
New Port Authority Bus Terminal Renderings Reveal the Future of Hell’s Kitchen
New renderings for Port Authority Bus Terminal’s upcoming redesign give a glimpse of Hell’s Kitchen’s future, with buildings that will tower over the southern part of the neighborhood. Before-and-after renderings presented by the NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) on behalf of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey depict what the streets […] The post New Port Authority Bus Terminal Renderings Reveal the Future of Hell’s Kitchen appeared first on W42ST.
New York’s Big Bet: Expanding TV & Film Studios Amid Industry Uncertainty
Sunset Pier 94 will open six sound stages in Hell’s Kitchen, but concerns about industry instability raise questions about the project’s long-term commercial viability. In the aftermath of strikes that shut down filming, fewer and shorter productions may mean jobs never regain pre-pandemic levels. By Greg David This story was originally published in THE CITY […] The post New York’s Big Bet: Expanding TV & Film Studios Amid Industry Uncertainty appeared first on W42ST.
Hidden $80K Donation Further Fuels Battle at Community Board Roiled by Development Fights
A zoning task force at Manhattan Community Board 5 covertly secured the anonymous funds and met privately — which may violate city ethics and transparency rules. By Gabriel Poblete This story was originally published by THE CITY on Jun 3 5:00am EDT Amid controversy over a development plan that would have reshaped Midtown, some former […] The post Hidden $80K Donation Further Fuels Battle at Community Board Roiled by Development Fights appeared first on W42ST.
Security Guard Stabbed Multiple Times During Shoplifting Attempt at Hell’s Kitchen Duane Reade
A security guard at Duane Reade on 8th Avenue and W53rd Street was stabbed multiple times when he tried to stop a homeless man from shoplifting, according to police. The incident happened just before 4pm on Saturday afternoon in Hell’s Kitchen. Cops from the Midtown North Precinct, a block away, responded to the 911 call. […] The post Security Guard Stabbed Multiple Times During Shoplifting Attempt at Hell’s Kitchen Duane Reade appeared first on W42ST.
Plastic Fantastic — Orange Pill Bottles Transformed into Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Art by Fountain House Gallery
We all have empty orange prescription bottles cluttering up drawers and shelves — useless, unattractive, plastic trash. But Fountain House Gallery takes another view, and is hard at work turning those unwanted containers into something… beautiful. Artist Alyson Vega is in the midst of Meditations on Medication: The Pill Bottle Project, an evolving community installation currently […] The post Plastic Fantastic — Orange Pill Bottles Transformed into Beautiful, Thought-Provoking Art by Fountain House Gallery appeared first on W42ST.
Clothes Encounters of the Disappearing Kind… Where Have The Laundromats Gone in Hell’s Kitchen?
Laundry is a chore of everyday life, along with washing dishes and taking out the trash. Sadly, this essential task seems to have gotten much harder in Hell’s Kitchen, where laundromats are closing. While out of town last week, I received a text from my neighbor alerting me that the ASAN Laundromat on 10th Avenue […] The post Clothes Encounters of the Disappearing Kind… Where Have The Laundromats Gone in Hell’s Kitchen? appeared first on W42ST.
Sending Out an ‘SOS’: Peter Shankman Launches Journalist Source Platform from Hell’s Kitchen
New York media has gained a new hero as Hell’s Kitchen entrepreneur Peter Shankman launches an online platform to connect journalists with sources and story-worthy projects. SOS, which stands for Source of Sources is a free service for journalists looking for expert sources in a thrice-daily email push. The platform helps reporters working on lightning-fast […] The post Sending Out an ‘SOS’: Peter Shankman Launches Journalist Source Platform from Hell’s Kitchen appeared first on W42ST.
W42ST.nyc
1K+
Posts
4M+
Views
Since 2014, W42ST has been keeping Hell’s Kitchen connected, updated and upbeat. Our journalism covers the fastest-growing neighborhood in Manhattan with new glass and steel luxury buildings mixing with classic New York walkup apartments.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.