Hello and welcome to the weekend! There is a small chance that there will be some snow outside the window right after this newsletter arrives. The rest of the weekend will be cloudy and windy. On Monday, Martin Luther King Jr Day will see the sun shine. The W42ST team will be taking the day off – so we’ll be back in your inbox on Tuesday morning.
A historic church in Hell’s Kitchen, which was the first black Catholic parish north of Mason-Dixon, has been sold for $16 million, bringing into question the future use of the 1869 building. Read more…
Here’s more from Hell’s Kitchen this week…
It’s dry January, and your favorite watering holes are back with even more mocktail deals, perfect for replacing that evening drink or just mixing up some zero-proof breaks in the day. happy hour. Here’s an updated guide to perennial W42ST reader favorites and new hangover-free drink specials! Read more…
Despite reports portraying the Big Apple as a COVID-19 wasteland, Manhattan’s population has grown since the days of the pandemic shutdowns — but not in Hell’s Kitchen. New figures reveal Hell’s Kitchen’s population has shrunk 10% since February 2018, putting it at odds with the borough as a whole, which saw a net increase of 3.9% over the same period. period, despite a drop of up to 10.9% by June 2020, the depth of the pandemic. Read more…
With 14 miles of public beaches and more than 100 indoor and outdoor pools to watch, New York’s lifeguards have no shortage of work. But last year, the city’s parks and recreation department faced a shortage of able-bodied bodies as the sun and surf season rolled around. It will be easier for rookies this year. Read more…
Nearly two-thirds of our readers want restrictions on Airbnb — but many oppose new Local Law 18 that could effectively ban short-term rentals on Airbnb and VRBO in the city, a W42ST survey found. Thank you to everyone who participated. Read more…
COMMUNITY POST
Calling all artists! The Litter Legion is holding a t-shirt design contest with a cash prize of $250 for the winning submission. The design should be gritty like the city, with a touch of whimsy. City creatures and trash-related objects are encouraged, but please keep them child-friendly. Submissions are due Sunday, February 12, 11:59 p.m. Get more info at www.litterlegion.org
Governor Hochul outlined proposals in her State of the State address this week, aiming to build 800,000 new homes over the next 10 years, most of them in New York City. Read more…
A community council hearing around a potential new mega-nightclub on 11th Avenue has revealed a schism over the direction of Far West Hell’s Kitchen. Read more…
The former home of legendary Times Square comedy club Carolines — which recently closed its flagship Midtown venue after 30 years — is getting a new twist. The space is set to become the newest outpost of a popular ping-pong social club started by Susan Sarandon. Read more…
Check out Sarah’s latest edition of Make Way for the Weekend for ideas on what to do to end the week. Read more…
The question “Are gas stoves the new cigarettes?” The debate over a possible ban may be at a boiling point, but for Hell’s Kitchen restaurant owner and chef Charlie Marshall, the prospect of a permanent gas outage is not a burning issue: he has already ditched fossil fuels at the Marshal and thinks his fellow chefs should follow suit. Read more…
Just in time to heal your January slump – it’s New York City Restaurant Week 2023! Now’s your chance to try all your favorite neighborhood spots (or that fancy joint you’re always eyeing) at fixed prices that are adjusted for post-holiday spending and inflation. Read more…
What we read
Is this gas gadget the future of rat control At New York? (New York Daily News)
Plastic is everywhere — can we do without it? (New York Times)
Can you guess which one New York airport was named the worst in the USA? (Free time)
Do you have what it takes to become a Rockette? Watch and Learn… (The Rockettes YouTube)
70s Kodachrome Memorabilia in Brooklyn. (Flashback)
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Did you see Michael Cavaliere in Jeopardy last night? “It’s f-ing amazing when one of your quiz regulars comes to Jeopardy. Congratulations,” said Hell’s Kitchen quiz superhero Austin Rogers on Instagramwhile sharing this photo taken by Chris Fraustein outside Gaf West.
Happy birthday to Patrick Schmidt.
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