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Gateway Tunnel Remains on Ice as Hardhats and Pols Push Trump to Pay Up Gateway tunnel construction remains paused as workers are laid off and officials urge the Trump administration to release full funding.

Gateway tunnel construction remains paused as workers are laid off and officials urge the Trump administration to release full funding. Report by @jmartineznyc.bsky.social via @thecity.nyc #W42ST w42st.com/post/gateway...

Proposed Law Would Expand Outdoor Dining — And Reignite Shed Debate A Council bill could restore year-round roadside dining, exciting restaurants while raising concerns about enforcement and abandoned sheds.

A bill introduced in the New York City Council last week would restore year-round roadside dining, simplify the application process, and allow businesses to expand their outdoor footprint. #W42ST

The Girls of Hell’s Kitchen — What a 1914 Study Revealed About Growing Up on the West Side A 1914 study reveals how teenage girls in Hell’s Kitchen survived poverty, factory work, family pressure and fleeting independence at the 471 Club.

A 1914 study reveals how teenage girls in Hell’s Kitchen survived poverty, factory work, family pressure and fleeting independence at the 471 Club. #W42ST w42st.com/post/being-a...

Nine Democrats Take the Stage — and the Fight to Succeed Nadler Begins Packed West Side forum launches crowded race to replace Jerry Nadler, as nine Democrats clash over ICE, Israel, AI and party direction.

Nine Democratic candidates hoping to replace longtime Congressman Jerry Nadler took the stage Thursday night, in what felt like the clearest sign yet that the race for the 12th District has begun. #W42ST

I’ll Take Manhattan — Pride, Mystery Death, Delicious Excess and Bad Bunny Michael Musto reports from Stonewall’s Pride flag protest, dives into nostalgia docs, Rent, drag revivals and Bad Bunny.

In this month’s “I’ll Take Manhattan” column, Michael Musto reports from Stonewall’s Pride flag protest, dives into nostalgia docs, Rent, drag revivals, a Midtown Feast — and Bad Bunny. #W42ST

After a Near-Final Curtain, 44&X’s New Owner Plays to a Packed House Saved from closure, Hell’s Kitchen’s 44&X opens its new chapter under new ownership — and Valentine’s weekend is already packed.

The first Valentine’s weekend under new ownership at 44&X hasn’t even arrived yet — and the popular Hell’s Kitchen restaurant is already close to sold out. #W42ST

Scaffolding Collapses at Ramon Aponte Playground, Renewing Years of Safety Warnings A section of long-standing scaffolding beside Ramon Aponte Playground collapsed reigniting concerns about safety.

A section of long-standing scaffolding beside Ramon Aponte Playground collapsed on Wednesday evening, startling neighbors and reigniting concerns about a structure many say never felt safe to begin with. #W42ST w42st.com/post/scaffol...

Why Hasn’t Clinton Towers Been Fixed? Waste, Weirdness and…Westies Tenants say Clinton Towers suffers neglect, unpaid bills and oversight failures — and allege deep ties to Hell’s Kitchen’s Westies.

Once hailed as a "step in the right direction", today's tenants of Clinton Towers tell a story of disrepair, spiraling bills, opaque finances and a governing structure they describe as untouchable. We investigate what went wrong. #W42ST

Vision for a “World-Class” 42nd Street — From the UN to Hell’s Kitchen KPF imagines 42nd Street as a world-class boulevard — trams, public space and river-to-river connection through Hell's Kitchen.

A leading global architecture firm is arguing that 42nd Street should rank alongside the world’s most famous boulevards — and that the stretch running through Hell’s Kitchen may be one of the most overlooked high-density neighborhoods in America. #W42ST

Last Service at Barbetta — Staff Share Memories as Restaurant Row Legend Closes after 119 Years Barbetta staff share memories of Laura Maioglio as the historic Restaurant Row landmark prepares to close after more than a century.

Barbetta staff share memories of Laura Maioglio as the historic Restaurant Row landmark prepares to close after more than a century. #W42ST w42st.com/post/barbett...

Midday Pipe Burst Floods Downtown C Platform at 50th Street A burst pipe flooded part of the 50th Street subway station this afternoon sending water gushing onto the platform.

A burst pipe flooded part of the 50th Street subway station this afternoon (Monday), forcing a temporary disruption to downtown C service and sending water gushing onto the platform during the height of the midday commute. #W42ST w42st.com/post/midday-...

Hell’s Kitchen’s Homeless in the Freeze — Empty Encampments and the Choices People Make W42ST tracks Hell’s Kitchen encampments through NYC’s deep freeze, speaking with Anthony, 41, about shelters, safety and survival.

As temperatures dropped and wind chills froze the Far West Side, W42ST tracked Hell’s Kitchen encampments — speaking with Anthony, 41, about shelters, safety and survival. #W42ST

Automated Cameras Target Bus Lane Blockers on M57 Route Beginning last Friday, the crosstown M57 bus route got a new tool meant to help it move a little faster — automated camera enforcement.

The M57 crosstown route has a new tool meant to help it move a little faster — automated camera enforcement targeting cars that block bus lanes, bus stops and traffic along 57th Street. #W42ST

From Standstill to Breakthrough — Hudson Hotel Tenants Reach Tentative Agreement With New Owner After nearly three years of living in a stalled construction site, there is hope for residents of the Hudson Hotel on W57th Street.

After nearly three years of living in a stalled construction site, there is hope for residents of the Hudson Hotel on W58th Street. #W42ST w42st.com/post/from-st...

Two Knife Holdups — Arrests Made in Gunpoint Robbery Two newsstands in Midtown were targeted just minutes apart Thursday night, adding to a string of unsettling incidents in Hell's Kitchen.

Two newsstands were targeted in knifepoint robberies just minutes apart Thursday night, adding to a string of unsettling incidents in the neighborhood this week — including a gunpoint robbery on W47th Street the night before that has now led to multiple arrests. #W42ST w42st.com/post/two-kni...

Hudson Yards Creeps North — and the West 30s are Where It’s Getting Real A handful of recent real estate deals are quietly reshaping the area north of Hudson Yards along 10th Avenue.

If you want to see Hudson Yards creeping north into old Hell’s Kitchen, don’t look for a dramatic “before and after” moment. Look at what’s happening around the West 30s and 10th Avenue. #W42ST w42st.com/post/hudson-...

“To Experience a Neighborhood Vibe in the Center of One of the Largest Cities in the World is Pretty Cool” — Artist Edward Love Shares His West Side Story Visual artist Edward Love is a born-and-bred NewYorker who has made Hell’s Kitchen his home for more than 30 years.

Visual artist Edward Love is a born-and-bred NewYorker who has made Hell’s Kitchen his home for more than 30 years — and still feels nostalgia for the old neighborhood. Read his West Side Story... #W42ST w42st.com/post/edward-...

Four Democrats, One Zoom Forum — and a Council Seat That Could Last for Over a Decade Hell’s Kitchen Democrats hear four District 3 candidates on ICE, housing and air quality, then endorse Carl Wilson in pivotal race.

In the wake of Erik Bottcher’s departure for Albany, political club Hell’s Kitchen Democrats hosted a wide-ranging forum — then made an endorsement that could shape West Side politics for years. #W42ST

As Cold Snap Continues, Blocked Curb Cuts are a Barrier for Disabled Community More than a week after a winter storm dropped over 11" of snow on the city, blocked crossings remain an issue for the disabled community.

After last month's snowstorm Department of Sanitation snowplows quickly cleared local streets – but progress on sidewalks was much slower, leaving members of the disabled community struggling behind piles of snow. #W42ST

After Five Quiet Years, It’s Show Time for the Former Copacabana Space For over five years, the former home of the famous Copacabana nightclub has sat vacant, but an immersive show is bringing new life to the venue.

For over five years, the hulking former home of the Copacabana at 8th Avenue and W47th Street has been dark — now it's being reimagined as a permanent home for Magic Mike Live. #W42ST

Felony Assaults Up 200% in Midtown North as NYPD Touts “Safest January Ever” — and Local Details Stay Scarce NYPD touts record-low shootings, but Hell’s Kitchen slashing details stay scarce as Midtown North felony assaults spike 200% week-to-date.

NYPD is touting record-low shootings and murders for January, but on our blocks, the day-to-day picture can be harder to pin down. After a mid-afternoon W49th Street slashing yesterday, we’re still pressing cops for basic details — and there is a spike in felony assaults locally. #W42ST

Community Board Applications Open as Borough President Invites New Voices Volunteer for your neighborhood: Manhattan community board applications are open, offering residents a hands-on role shaping local decisions.

If you’ve ever sat through a public meeting, emailed a city agency about a lingering problem, or wondered how neighborhood decisions get made, now’s your chance to step inside the process — applications are open for Manhattan’s 12 community boards. #W42ST

Chez Napoleon Serves Its Last Dinner After More Than 60 Years in Hell’s Kitchen Chez Napoleon closes after decades on W50th Street, as regulars toast Sir William and Elyane Bruno on the final night.

Au Revoir! Chez Napoléon closes after six decades on W50th Street, as regulars toast Sir William and Elyane Bruno on their final night. #W42ST w42st.com/post/chez-na...

The Hudson Is Freezing Over — Here’s How the Ferries Are Still Moving W42ST photographer David Gray documents an icy Hudson River crossing on NY Waterway, as tugboats carve channels and ferries trail behind.

NYC Ferry is paused, but the Hudson River crossing with NY Waterway is still happening — with tugboats churning ice and ferries following in their wake. W42ST photographer David Gray rode along to shoot the big freeze. #W42ST w42st.com/post/ny-wate...

Everyday Convenient Store’s Closing Marks Another Loss for Hell’s Kitchen Another longtime mom-and-pop shop is disappearing from Hell’s Kitchen with the upcoming closure of Everyday Convenient Store on 10th Avenue.

A Hell's Kitchen staple on 10th Avenue, the family-run Everyday Convenient Store is preparing to close for the last time. #W42ST

“For as Long as it Takes” — Mount Sinai West Nurses Brave Elements for Third Week of Historic Strike After a two-day pause during the snowstorm, nurses returned to the picket line to continue calls for improved workplace safety, staffing and benefits.

After a two-day pause during the snowstorm, nurses at Mount Sinai West returned to the picket line this week to continue calls for improved workplace safety, staffing and benefits. #W42ST

Ten Years on Tap — As Is Celebrates a Decade of Craft Beer in Hell’s Kitchen From a vacant cleaners to run club hotspot, craft beer bar As Is gets ready to celebrate their 10th anniversary in Hell's Kitchen.

Craft beer taproom and bar As Is this week celebrates a decade as one of the neighborhood’s go-to watering holes. #W42ST

Watson Hotel Conversion Moves Forward with $326M Loan — and a New Look on W57th Street The conversion of the W57th Street hotel is picking up momentum — and we now have a clearer picture of what it may look like when it’s finished.

The conversion of the former Watson Hotel on W57th Street is picking up momentum — and we now have a clearer picture of what it may look like when it’s finished. #W42ST

Steps to Take for Winter in the City — Protecting Paws from Salt, Snow and Grit Dr Stephanie Liff gives her tips on keeping your cats and dogs safe, comfortable and healthy through these cold, messy months.

New today: "Ask Dr Steph — The Vet". Hell’s Kitchen’s Dr Stephanie Liff from Pure Paws on W42nd Street shares winter paw-safety tips for NYC streets — salt, snow, grit and all. #W42ST w42st.com/post/steps-t...

Da Tommaso Ristorante Takes Its Final Bow After 38 Years on 8th Avenue Da Tommaso Ristorante on 8th Avenue has closed after 38 years, as the Vulaj family bids farewell to their longtime Theatre District home.

Da Tommaso Ristorante on 8th Avenue has closed after 38 years, as the Vulaj family bids farewell to their longtime Theatre District home. #W42ST w42st.com/post/da-tomm...