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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 4h

NYC mayoral candidates hit the West Side: Mamdani rides the M57 to promote his plan to speed up the buses, whilst Sliwa shows off his beret tan line. #W42ST w42st.com/post/mamdani...

From Red Berets to Bus Rides: Mayoral Hopefuls Take Different Routes on the West Side

NYC mayoral candidates hit the West Side: Mamdani rides the M57 for his free bus plan, Sliwa shows beret tan line.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 1d

Worldwide Plaza — Hell’s Kitchen’s pyramid-crowned office tower — is losing another marquee tenant. The WNET Group, parent company of PBS’s THIRTEEN, will move its New York City headquarters to the East Side next year. #W42ST w42st.com/post/another...

Another High-Profile Exit — WNET to Leave Worldwide Plaza for Midtown East

Worldwide Plaza — Hell’s Kitchen’s pyramid-crowned office tower — is losing another marquee tenant. The WNET Group, parent company of PBS’s Channel 13 (Thirteen), will move its New York City headquart...

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 1d

A 35-year-old man, Alexander Le, has been charged in connection with the Friday evening lockdown at Hudson Yards, which prosecutors say was triggered by a threat aimed at KKR & Co. #W42ST w42st.com/post/kkr-man...

Man Charged After Hudson Yards Lockdown — DA Says Threat Was Directed at KKR

A 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the Friday evening lockdown at Hudson Yards, triggered by a threat aimed at KKR & Co.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 1d

Hell’s Kitchen’s Ardesia Wine Bar and Beaupierre Wines are partnering to relaunch a monthly wine club, offering curated bottles, tastings and community events. #W42ST w42st.com/post/from-pa...

From Pandemic Project to Neighborhood Partnership — Ardesia Wine Club Returns

When the pandemic kept New Yorkers cooped up inside, some turned to sourdough starters, others to streaming binges — but many reached for wine.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 1d

Election Day is almost here — and beyond choosing candidates, New Yorkers will face 6 big ballot questions that could change state and city law. Report by Marina Samuel via @thecity.nyc #W42ST w42st.com/post/the-6-b...

The 6 Ballot Questions New Yorkers Will See This November

On the back of each ballot, you will find six questions that could ultimately amend the state’s constitution and revise the city charter.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 2d

Hell’s Kitchen Park has become the latest frontline in the neighborhood’s war on rats. Volunteer gardeners and neighbors say the rodent problem has worsened in recent months, despite repeated calls to NYC Parks Department for extermination. #W42ST w42st.com/post/rats-in...

Rats in Hell’s Kitchen Park Spark Concern — Gardeners and Neighbors Call for Action

Volunteer gardeners and neighbors say the rodent problem has worsened in recent months, despite repeated calls to the Parks Department for extermination.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 2d

Hell’s Kitchen was alive with energy on Saturday for the West 44th Street Better Block Association’s 49th Annual Garage Sale! #W42ST w42st.com/post/sun-shi...

Sun Shines on W44th Street’s 49th Annual Garage Sale

Hell’s Kitchen neighbors turned treasure hunters at the West 44th Street Garage Sale on Saturday.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 4d

Any building in New York that’s been around a while has its own story to tell, but few have the kind of shaggy dog tale that is the history of the Sherwood. Take a closer look... #W42ST

Bible School, Nursing Home, Hare Krishna HQ, Hell’s Kitchen Co-op — The Storied Century of the Sherwood

Discover the Sherwood’s 100-year journey from bible school to Hare Krishna HQ, nursing home, and Hell’s Kitchen co-op.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 4d

The 7 Train station and Hudson Yards plaza were closed on Friday evening after a bomb threat forced police to lock down the area during rush hour. #W42ST w42st.com/post/bomb-th...

Bomb Threat Shuts Down Hudson Yards 7 Train Station and Plaza

The 7 Train station at Hudson Yards was closed on Friday evening after a bomb threat forced police to lock down the area during rush hour.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 5d

Congressman Nadler, Zohran Mamdani and West Side officials blast President Trump’s $18B transit freeze at Hudson Yards press conference, warning economic and commuter chaos. #W42ST w42st.com/post/nadler-...

Nadler, Mamdani and West Side Leaders Blast Trump Over $18B Freeze on NYC Transit Projects

Standing before the construction site of the Gateway Tunnel at Hudson Yards, Congressman Jerry Nadler joined Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and other local officials Friday to denounce th...

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 5d

Spring may be half a year away — but in Hell’s Kitchen the flowers are already blooming at Hanaya Omakase, a new Japanese restaurant serving fresh and masterfully-prepared pieces of sushi to the neighborhood. #W42ST

Sushi in Full Bloom — Hanaya Omakase Debuts in Hell’s Kitchen

Hanaya Omakase blooms in Hell’s Kitchen with cherry blossom décor and 13-course sushi experience crafted by Chef Yousi Chen.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 5d

Freelance journalist Erik Piepenburg writes mostly about movies, television, theater and LGBTQ topics for the New York Times’ Culture Desk. He’s lived in Hell’s Kitchen for 16 years. This is Erik’s West Side Story. #W42ST

“You Never Know Which Friends You’ll Run Into Or What Kinds of Conversations You Might Overhear” — Erik Piepenburg’s West Side Story

Freelance journalist Erik Piepenburg writes mostly about movies, television, theater and LGBTQ topics for the New York Times’ Culture Desk. He’s lived in Hell’s Kitchen for 16 years and can’t imagine ...

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 6d

The wildest era of the West Side will soon be back in the spotlight — Colin Broderick’s Westies-themed novel, Once Upon a Time in Hell’s Kitchen is set to be adapted into a feature-length film. #W42ST

Reel Life Story — Westies Hell’s Kitchen Novel Set for Feature Film

Colin Broderick’s Westies-themed novel, Once Upon a Time in Hell’s Kitchen is set to be adapted into a feature-length film.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 7d

New York faces fallout from a potential shutdown, with risks to food aid, housing funds in jeopardy and possible airport delays, as Congress stalls. #W42ST w42st.com/post/new-yor...

Federal Shutdown Hits New Yorkers — Food Benefits, Housing Funds and Travel Could Be Affected

New York faces shutdown fallout with food aid risks, housing funds in jeopardy, and possible airport delays as Congress stalls.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 7d

Real estate investment company Aetna Realty has added two more properties to its Hell’s Kitchen portfolio, purchasing 643 and 647 9th Avenue for $18 million. The buildings, on the corner of W45th Street, include 23 residential units. #W42ST

Real Estate Investment Firm Expands Hell’s Kitchen Footprint with $18M 9th Avenue Deal

Real estate investment company Aetna Realty has added two more properties to its Hell’s Kitchen portfolio, purchasing 643 and 647 9th Avenue for $18 million. The adjacent mixed-use buildings, on the c...

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 8d

Hell’s Kitchen got a surprise serenade today — global pop superstar and Grammy winner Ed Sheeran was spotted filming a new music video right here in the neighborhood. #W42ST w42st.com/post/ed-shee...

The Perfect Location — Ed Sheeran Strums, Sings and High-Fives on W47th Street

Hell’s Kitchen got a surprise serenade today — global pop superstar and Grammy winner Ed Sheeran was spotted filming a new music video.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 8d

The Morton Williams employee who died after confronting a shoplifter in Hell’s Kitchen has been identified as 64-year-old Leobardo Hernandez, a father of four who worked at the 9th Avenue store for more than a decade. #W42ST w42st.com/post/morton-...

Morton Williams Worker Identified as Leobardo Hernandez — Family Remembers Beloved Father

Morton Williams worker Leobardo Hernandez, 64, died after confronting shoplifter; family shares tributes, police investigate.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 9d

BUMP! Crash on W53rd Street in Hell’s Kitchen: Mercedes and Porsche collide, damaging scaffolding and parked cars. FDNY reports no injuries. #W42ST w42st.com/post/crash-m...

Crash Between Mercedes and Porsche Damages Cars and Scaffolding on W53rd Street

Crash on W53rd Street in Hell’s Kitchen: Mercedes and Porsche collide, damaging scaffolding and parked cars. FDNY reports no injuries.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 9d

Irish Arts Center secures €3m grant from Ireland and New York funding to redevelop W51st Street theater, expanding Hell’s Kitchen cultural hub. #W42ST w42st.com/post/irish-a...

Irish Arts Center Secures Multi-Million Dollar Funding for Second Phase of Hell’s Kitchen Home

The Irish Arts Center (IAC) on 11th Avenue is set for its next big act — thanks to a major funding boost from Ireland, NYC and NY State.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 9d

A 58-year-old man was assaulted with a cane near W57th and 10th Ave early Monday morning. He was hospitalized and is in a stable condition. Police investigating. #W42ST w42st.com/post/man-ass...

Man Assaulted with Cane in Hell’s Kitchen Early Monday Morning

Hell’s Kitchen assault: 58-year-old man struck with cane near W57th and 10th Ave, hospitalized in stable condition. Police investigating.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 9d

After weeks of fervent denials, Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he was dropping out of the mayoral race. Report by @katiehonan.bsky.social via @thecity.nyc #W42ST w42st.com/post/eric-ad...

Eric Adams Bows Out of Race for Mayor, Refuses to Endorse Rivals

After weeks of fervent denials, Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he was dropping out of the mayoral race.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 9d

A man on an electric scooter was injured after a collision with a Lexus at 11th Avenue and W50th Street in Hell’s Kitchen on Sunday evening. #W42ST w42st.com/post/scooter...

Scooter Rider Injured in Collision on 11th Avenue

Man on electric scooter injured after collision with Lexus at 11th Avenue and W50th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, Sunday evening.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 11d

Morton Williams worker dies after confronting shoplifter in Hell’s Kitchen. The store was temporarily closed as police investigated the incident on 9th Avenue. #W42ST w42st.com/post/morton-...

Morton Williams Worker Dies After Confronting Shoplifter

A tragedy struck the Morton Williams supermarket on 9th Avenue between W58th and W59th Streets late Friday night.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 11d

Worth your time this weekend... We are republishing, with permission, Streetsblog’s in-depth investigation into whether NYC’s $30 billion social safety net is actually getting people in crisis from platforms to hospital beds. #W42ST @nyc.streetsblog.org w42st.com/post/treated...

‘Treated and Streeted’ — How The City’s Safety Net Fails Homeless People in the Subway

Streetsblog investigation reveals NYC’s $30B safety net fails homeless New Yorkers in psychiatric crisis, leaving subways unsafe and broken.

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 12d

One of Germany’s most popular and delicious street foods is coming to Hell’s Kitchen at Döner Haus, the neighborhood’s newest fast-casual eatery. #W42ST

Meat Your Match — German Street Food Lands in Hell’s Kitchen

One of Germany’s most popular and delicious street foods is coming to Hell’s Kitchen at Döner Haus, the neighborhood’s newest fast-casual eatery. Start with juicy, mouth-watering, gluten free, halal ...

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