Hell's Kitchen has a new cocktail bar — and your opinions are welcome. At Cocktail Test Kitchen on W54th Street, neighbors can sample experimental drinks, help refine recipes and enjoy $15 freezer martinis. #W42ST
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Hell's Kitchen photographer Piper Smith finds art in the ordinary, from street signs to overlooked corners of the neighborhood. This is her West Side Story. #W42ST
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Hell's Kitchen is going the distance! From first-time marathoners to seasoned runners, charity fundraisers and a Where's Waldo-inspired costume, meet the neighbors taking on Sunday's NYC Marathon. #W42ST
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From notorious landlord Steve Croman to a $54 million makeover. Four troubled Hell's Kitchen tenements have been transformed into affordable housing. We went inside to see the changes and hear from the people who helped make them happen. w42st.com/post/from-notoriou…
Stop means stop. E-bike safety advocates brought handheld stop signs to Central Park this week, highlighting pedestrian injuries and pushing for legislation that would ban e-bikes from NYC parks. #W42ST
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Costumes, candy and creepy brownstones! Halloween is on a Saturday this year, and we've rounded up Hell's Kitchen's family-friendly festivities, trick-or-treating spots and spooky displays. #W42ST
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LeBron James' helicopter commute is drawing criticism on the West Side. The NBA star is landing at the W30th Street Heliport, where residents have spent decades fighting to stop the chop. Local lawmakers are calling foul. #W42ST
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Vet or wait? Dr Steph explains which pet symptoms need emergency attention, when it's OK to monitor your cat or dog at home and how to prepare for an unexpected trip to the ER. #W42ST
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Backpacks For The Street is finding its footing after the deaths of both founders this summer. Meet the volunteers keeping its mission alive and the new president with an unusual plan for the future. #W42ST
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Bird murals, tiny treasures and some seriously strange street sights. David Mills takes us on another wander through Manhattan's art and oddities in the latest Art Seen Manhattan. #W42ST
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Early voting starts today. Who's running in Hell's Kitchen and across the West Side? Our 2026 election guide breaks down the candidates, key races and ballot proposals. #W42ST
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What's next for Hell's Kitchen in Albany? Assemblymember Tony Simone talks public safety, affordability, e-bikes and his political roots as he seeks reelection in District 75. Here’s Tony's West Side Story. #W42ST
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NYC Council votes 40–7 to ban carriage horses, ending a Hell’s Kitchen tradition amid emotional reactions and concerns for workers. #W42ST w42st.com/post/after-19-year…
Neighbors stunned by the closure of a local newspaper in The Bronx are rallying behind an effort to relaunch the community mainstay, with or without help from its former owner — the borough’s largest employer. Report via The City Reporter #W42ST
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TWU threatens federal court challenge to NYC’s carriage horse ban, raising constitutional concerns ahead of City Council’s Thursday vote. #W42ST w42st.com/post/carriage-hors…
Pay the fine or watch the film? State Senator Erik Bottcher wants to give ticketed cyclists a choice, borrowing the idea from London's “Sin Bin.” #W42ST
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Opera singer and Hell’s Kitchen resident Cristina Fontanelli is running for State Assembly District 75. The self-described Singing Politician shares her West Side Story. #W42ST
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A Hell’s Kitchen food pantry will soon offer free food for cats and dogs as part of a new $500,000 citywide initiative. Here's what local pet owners need to know. #W42ST
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A bagel-inspired naan, bargain oysters and an old-school grocery. Chef Steve Hill shares three favorite Hell’s Kitchen food finds as we debut his new W42ST column, Hill’s Kitchen. #W42ST
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Burritos, birria and fresh guacamole, all halal. Meet the two Pakistani business partners behind Fresco Mexican Eats, now open on 10th Avenue. #W42ST
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