Phil O'Brien

Good morning and happy Tuesday. We’ve got a sunny day ahead, don’t let those early morning clouds fool you. Temperatures are in the low 70s today, before heading up to nearly 80 degrees tomorrow. Ten queens, one crown and plenty of outrageous performances. Miss Hell’s Kitchen returned Sunday night for a celebration of drag, community […]

Good morning and happy Wednesday. We’ve got a sunny start, with temperatures climbing to 79 degrees this afternoon. Expect some clouds — and possibly a shower — around lunchtime, before a much cooler day tomorrow with highs back in the mid-60s. Hell’s Kitchen’s carriage horses may be nearing their final trot, as City Council prepares […]

Scruffy Duffy’s closes November 29, ending Pat Hughes’ latest Hell’s Kitchen chapter as Beer Authority operators plan The Tenth Line.

Good morning and happy Friday. Early rain will give way to clouds, with the sun breaking through by mid-afternoon as temperatures reach 76 degrees. Showers return in the early evening, though, so take an umbrella if you’re heading out. A second Hell’s Kitchen spa is facing closure over prostitution allegations. But the W46th Street business […]

Good morning and happy Saturday. The fall chill has arrived, with gusty winds and clouds keeping temperatures in the low 50s today. The sun should make an appearance before sunset, but don’t let that fool you — overnight temperatures will dip below 40 degrees, so you may want to pull an extra blanket out of […]

Two people were critically injured and a dog rescued in a Saturday morning apartment fire on Hell’s Kitchen’s W49th Street.

TWU threatens federal court challenge to NYC’s carriage horse ban, raising constitutional concerns ahead of City Council’s Thursday vote.

NYC Council votes 40–7 to ban carriage horses, ending a Hell’s Kitchen tradition amid emotional reactions and concerns for workers.

Good morning and happy Monday. We’ve got another day with clear blue skies. Afternoon temperatures will hit 70 degrees. Enjoy those rays of sunshine. Three months after the deaths of founders Jeffrey Newman and Jayson Conner, Backpacks For The Street is rebuilding. Meet the volunteers keeping its mission alive and the new president with an […]

Good morning and happy Tuesday. The sun continues to shine on Manhattan today — but the afternoon high has dropped down to 62 degrees, so do consider an extra layer. We’re looking forward to the New York City Marathon this weekend. In previous years, we have compiled a list of local runners so readers can […]