Phil O'Brien
Publisher and Writer at W42ST
Publisher at The Manhattan Sideways Podcast
Publisher of @W42ST - read all about Hell's Kitchen. New York's newest, oldest neighborhood. [email protected]
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1 day ago |
w42st.com | Phil O'Brien
When Circle Line Captain Kenneth Corcoran climbs the gangway at Pier 83 each morning, he’s not just boarding a boat — he’s stepping into decades of family tradition, New York history and a waterfront that has transformed before his eyes over 42 seasons. This year, Corcoran and his crewmates at Circle Line are celebrating a major milestone: 80 years of showing off the city from its most iconic vantage point — the water.
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2 days ago |
w42st.com | Phil O'Brien
It didn’t take long for sparks to fly at NY1’s Democratic primary debate for Manhattan Borough President (MBP) — and the flashpoint was the future of casinos in Manhattan. State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who represents much of the West Side including Hell’s Kitchen, didn’t mince words: “If you want a Manhattan casino, don’t vote for me.” He went on to call the centers for gambling a threat to quality of life, warning they “prey on addiction” and have no place in a residential borough.
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2 days ago |
w42st.com | Phil O'Brien
Hell’s Kitchen welcomed a particularly regal visitor this week, as Princess Leonor of Spain arrived at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal aboard the Juan Sebastián de Elcano, the Spanish Navy’s training ship. The 19-year-old heir to the Spanish throne stood in uniform among fellow cadets, saluting as the ship docked at Pier 88 — a familiar waterfront recently flooded with Fleet Week sailors, but rarely with royalty.
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3 days ago |
w42st.com | Phil O'Brien
With Hudson River Park jazzing up the piers, Riverside Park hosting puppet shows and science fun, Lincoln Center rolling out world-class performances, and Backyard at Hudson Yards turning the plaza into a cinema and concert space — Bella Abzug Park is stepping up to complete the West Side’s summer circuit. The Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance (HYHK) has announced a lineup of free events running through October, turning the neighborhood’s backyard into a hub for wellness, dance and family fun.
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4 days ago |
w42st.com | Phil O'Brien
Hell’s Kitchen got a taste of Milanese magic on Sunday as Caffe’ Rinaldi opened its kiosk in Balsley Park with a sunny welcome, a DJ and a lunchtime line that snaked down the sidewalk. The new café, which specializes in Italian panini and soft-serve gelato (even inside a brioche bun), drew dozens of locals — including many W42ST readers — for its grand opening giveaway of 100 free sandwiches.
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