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Handcrafted Hoops: The Blacksmiths Behind NYC’s Toughest Basketball Rims
These blacksmiths put the baskets in basketball, creating the notoriously unforgiving steel rims that send missed shots flying in city parks. By Haidee Chu This story originally appeared in THE CITY on Jun 19 12:59pm EDT This story is part of Summer & THE CITY, our weekly newsletter made to help you enjoy — and […] The post Handcrafted Hoops: The Blacksmiths Behind NYC’s Toughest Basketball Rims appeared first on W42ST.
Booming Back to the Hudson: Macy’s July 4th Fireworks Return, Plan Your Viewing Spot!
After an 11-year stint on the east side, the Macy’s July 4th fireworks are back on the Hudson this year, providing Bill de Blasio with prime viewing from his new Columbus Circle backyard. However, Hell’s Kitchen residents might need to take a ferry to New Jersey to get the best view. If you don’t live […] The post Booming Back to the Hudson: Macy’s July 4th Fireworks Return, Plan Your Viewing Spot! appeared first on W42ST.
“Far Enough from Times Square to Avoid the Crazy, Close Enough to Join Right In” — Why Jesse Ramos Jr Loves Hell’s Kitchen
A pivot from retail banking to personal training brought Jesse Ramos Jr to Hell’s Kitchen in 2021 — and you’ll often see him working out with clients on Pier 84! This is Jesse’s West Side Story. So what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived? I am originally from sunny southern California! Born in […] The post “Far Enough from Times Square to Avoid the Crazy, Close Enough to Join Right In” — Why Jesse Ramos Jr Loves Hell’s Kitchen appeared first on W42ST.
Hell’s Kitchen Heroes: Neighbors Band Together to Rescue Abandoned Bodega Cat Leila
A bodega cat left alone inside a closed down deli for more than five weeks was saved by a band of Hell’s Kitchen neighbors who rallied to her rescue on Monday afternoon. Nearby residents began to notice over the past several days that the cat, called Leila, was inside Citra Gourmet Deli (formerly Clinton Gourmet […] The post Hell’s Kitchen Heroes: Neighbors Band Together to Rescue Abandoned Bodega Cat Leila appeared first on W42ST.
Leanne’s Cookbook is the Recipe for Gluten- and Dairy-Free Baking Success
Hell’s Kitchen neighbor Leanne Buckley has taken her love of gluten-free and dairy-free baking to the next level this year by publishing a cookbook of her favorite recipes. Leanne has been baking for as long as she can remember — starting with Sunday family dinners prepared alongside her mother Shirley Saunders, and cookies and butter […] The post Leanne’s Cookbook is the Recipe for Gluten- and Dairy-Free Baking Success appeared first on W42ST.
Luxury Apartment Building in Hell’s Kitchen Claims $83 Million Damages After Crane Fire and Collapse
The owners of a luxury high rise apartment building hit by a falling crane last July on 10th Avenue have made an insurance claim for nearly $83 million in damages. The incident resulted in 12 people sustaining minor injuries, including three firefighters, when a fire in the cab caused the crane’s 180-foot boom and its […] The post Luxury Apartment Building in Hell’s Kitchen Claims $83 Million Damages After Crane Fire and Collapse appeared first on W42ST.
“Hell’s Kitchen is the Center of the Center of the Universe” — Heather Holland Wheaton’s West Side Story
Tour guide, short story writer, background actor and election worker Heather Holland Wheaton moved to NYC in 1987 and has lived here ever since. This is Heather’s West Side Story. So what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived? I should’ve been born here. My dad came here from Kansas to be an actor […] The post “Hell’s Kitchen is the Center of the Center of the Universe” — Heather Holland Wheaton’s West Side Story appeared first on W42ST.
Gelato to the Rescue: Hell’s Kitchen Gets Sweet Relief as Heat Wave Looms
As we prepare to descend into the summer’s first heat wave later this week — a “heat dome” to be technical — Hell’s Kitchen’s new gelateria is ready just in time to keep the neighborhood chilled out. Meteorologists predict New York City could see temperatures as high as the mid-90s by the end of the week, […] The post Gelato to the Rescue: Hell’s Kitchen Gets Sweet Relief as Heat Wave Looms appeared first on W42ST.
Super Sidewalk Fest Activates 9th Avenue Pedestrian Extension with Performers and Colorful Installation
Super Sidewalk Fest took over the one-year-old super-wide sidewalk extension on 9th Avenue on Saturday, as local transit activists celebrated being able to reclaim more space for pedestrians. The festival featured tape art by artist Kuki, a New Orleans-style marching band, stilt walker Cassidy Haley, and activities for kids. It was organized by the grassroots […] The post Super Sidewalk Fest Activates 9th Avenue Pedestrian Extension with Performers and Colorful Installation appeared first on W42ST.
BREAKING: Con Edison Asks Hell’s Kitchen Residents to Conserve Energy
Con Edison has issued a request for residents in Hell’s Kitchen and surrounding areas to conserve energy while crews work to repair equipment. The company has reduced voltage in the area by 8 percent to protect equipment and maintain service during the repairs. The affected area includes 10th Avenue to the Hudson River, from W58th […] The post BREAKING: Con Edison Asks Hell’s Kitchen Residents to Conserve Energy appeared first on W42ST.
Hell’s Kitchen’s Colorful Renaissance: Initiative Sparks Drive for Murals Celebrating Neighborhood
Native Hell’s Kitchen muralist Koolcat Productions has been brightening up the neighborhood’s walls since 1994. He’s one of many artists who have filled the area with color in recent years, and he’s vying to keep going. “I’d like to do a remix of my first one I did in ‘94, 30 years ago,” Koolcat told […] The post Hell’s Kitchen’s Colorful Renaissance: Initiative Sparks Drive for Murals Celebrating Neighborhood appeared first on W42ST.
Capturing the Spirit: Photographer Lucas Brito Drumond Showcases the Churches of Hell’s Kitchen
When photographer Lucas Brito Drumond first moved to Hell’s Kitchen, he discovered that our neighborhood has more churches than any other in Manhattan. Intrigued by this unexpected spiritual abundance, Lucas embarked on a mission to capture the essence of these places of worship for his Photoville Festival exhibition, Faith in Hell’s Kitchen. Originally from Brazil, […] The post Capturing the Spirit: Photographer Lucas Brito Drumond Showcases the Churches of Hell’s Kitchen appeared first on W42ST.
Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance Seeks Community Input for Possible Northern Expansion
Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance (HYHK), a non-profit organization that helps maintain and advocate for the southern part of Hell’s Kitchen below W42nd Street, is considering expanding its borders northward, and they want to hear from you. HYHK is one of New York City’s 75 business improvement districts, commonly referred to as BIDs. Its boundaries […] The post Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance Seeks Community Input for Possible Northern Expansion appeared first on W42ST.
Rental Broker Fee Bill Nears Veto-Proof Support as Council Hears Raucous Public Reactions
At a raucous City Council hearing Wednesday, renters, their supporters and the real estate industry went head-to-head over a new bill that would ban forced broker fees for New York City apartment hunters. By Melanie Marich This report was originally published by THE CITY on Jun 12 3:56pm EDT Hundreds of people descended on City […] The post Rental Broker Fee Bill Nears Veto-Proof Support as Council Hears Raucous Public Reactions appeared first on W42ST.
¡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.
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