Good morning and happy Saturday. Our streak of sunny weather has come to an end. Expect more rain and a possible thunderstorm throughout the day with a high of 70 degrees. Tomorrow dries out, but brings strong winds and a high of just 59 degrees. Fear not ā the sunshine will be back on Monday, just in time for the work weekā¦
In a dramatic shift aimed at regaining community and political support, Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group announced yesterday they plan to significantly increase the number of proposed housing units at Hudson Yards West ā from 1,500 to as many as 4,000 ā while maintaining the originally agreed 324 affordable units, fulfilling their commitment to the City. Read moreā¦
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Hereās the rest of the news from around Hellās Kitchen this weekā¦
A fire broke out early last Saturday morning at an encampment on W48th Street near 10th Avenue, intensifying Hellās Kitchen residentsā concerns about escalating fire hazards and criminal activity linked to the neighborhoodās growing e-bike trade. Read moreā¦
Earth week is here! Whether youāre into Broadway ballads, swapping treasures with neighbors, or just craving a Citi Bike spin down a car-free avenue, thereās something for everyone. Hereās your guide to the greenest week of the yearā¦ Read moreā¦
A Hellās Kitchen legacy is entering its second generation, as the sons of long-time neighborhood deli owners reach for the stars in a new venture ā Nasa CafĆ©.Read moreā¦
A hotel operator accused of illegally running short-term rentals in dozens of Hellās Kitchen apartments is back in legal hot water ā this time for failing to pay a $1.2 million settlement to the City of New York, court documents reveal. Read moreā¦
Take a walk on the West Side, and beyond ā as the Municipal Arts Society of New York gears up to host a plethora of history-laden tours at the annual Janeās Walk NYC.Read moreā¦
Florida-born Hellās Kitchen resident Jennifer Ashley Tepper is creative and programming director at 54 Below and the author of five books, who describes herself as āa theatre creator and theatre historian who wears a lot of different hats!ā Read Jenniferās West Side Storyā¦
Sitting in a circle with pens, pencils and pieces of charcoal in hand, over a dozen artists gathered in Hellās Kitchen last Monday night, as they have for the past six months, to practice the art of figure drawing at Enochās Coffee Shop.Read moreā¦
A massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey prompted an air quality warning and cast a smoky shadow over the New York City skyline Thursday. Read moreā¦
Check out Lifestyle Editor Sarah Belingās events guide in her āMake Way For The Weekendā newsletter. Read moreā¦
Hellās Kitchen is gearing up for the grand opening of its first Whole Foods grocery store, nearly a year after the Amazon-owned company announced its plans last summer.Read moreā¦
If youāve been soaking up the vibes along Hudson River Park this season, donāt stop at W59th Street. Just a few blocks further north, Riverside Park Conservancy is throwing its own summer-long celebration ā and itās packed with music, dance, fitness, films and family fun, all just steps from Hellās Kitchen. Read moreā¦
What weāve been reading
Tuberculosis cases are on the rise in New York City. (Healthbeat)
Bryant Park Grill owner says they arenāt going anywhere, despite looming lease expiration. (Gothamist)
Tickets for street vending disproportionately target poor minorities in predominately white neighborhoods of NYC. (THE CITY)
NYC court confirms cyclists can go through red lights ā but only if the pedestrian signal has changed to the āwalkā sign. (Streetsblog)
Drag artist Marti Gould Cummings has been named as one of five grand marshals for NYC Pride. (Gay City News)
Freeze Frame
Artist FrĆ©dĆ©ric LĆØre posted his latest work on Instagram with the caption: āBringing together a visit to the Metropolitan Museum, a view from my window and a model posing at the Whitney Museum two weeks ago. At the Met, a series of 16th century enamels by a mysterious āMaster of the Aeneidā describes the Trojan war. Is New York a new Troy? The Whitney model doesnāt seem to be fazed by the Fury standing on top of the Mima building.ā
At this point, Iām not sure I would be fazed to see a Fury standing on top of the Mima building either!
Happy birthday today to Carla Duval ā and tomorrow to AndrĆ©s Trujillo.
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