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Chelsea

May 21, 2013

Plaid-Clad Mugger Robs Woman of $400 at Gunpoint in Chelsea, Cops Say

The thief robbed the woman Sunday afternoon near West 26th Street and Ninth Avenue, cops said.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 16, 2013

Hell's Kitchen Locals Seek Broad Feedback for $1.8M Park Redesign

A celebration of Matthews-Palmer Playground Saturday will farm ideas for a $1.8 million redesign.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 15, 2013

Gay Cowboy Bar Flaming Saddles Shut Down by Health Department

Inspectors found a host of violations at the Hell's Kitchen hot spot.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 13, 2013

'Stroller Center' Will Replace Basketball Court at New Hell's Kitchen Park

The redesigned Ramon Aponte Park will not have a basketball court, despite pleas from local teens.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

April 26, 2013

Zen Palate in Hell's Kitchen Shut Down by Health Department

The Asian vegetarian restaurant was cited for vermin and unprotected food. 

Chelsea

April 11, 2013

Thai Eatery Room Service in Chelsea Closed by Health Department

Inspectors found roaches and evidence of mice at the popular Chelsea Thai spot.

Meatpacking District

March 05, 2013

Gaslight Lounge Owners Cheated Business Partners Out of $5M, Suit Says

Two owners allegedly posted bodyguards outside last week to prevent the other owners from entering.

Chelsea

February 26, 2013

Show Dogs' Intimate Moments with Handlers on Display at Chelsea Market

"High Life" shows off photos of the private moments between show dogs and their handlers.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

February 15, 2013

Bowling Alley Bouncer Says He Was Fired for Protesting 'Racist' Dress Code

The bouncer claims the dress code kept out blacks and Latinos, and that management called him "brownie."

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

February 07, 2013

Fatal Hit-and-Run Renews Call for Changes at Hell's Kitchen Intersection

Advocates hope the DOT will make Ninth Avenue and West 41st Street safer after a deadly hit-and-run.

Chelsea

January 18, 2013

Retired Postal Worker Killed by Garbage Truck in Chelsea

Thomas Berry, 66, was hit at Ninth Avenue and West 29th Street, officials said.

Midtown

November 28, 2012

'Coffeehouse' Senior Center Gets New $1.1M Space Near Port Authority

The new Project FIND Coffeehouse has food and activities for low-income seniors.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

November 12, 2012

Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle Near Entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel

A person was hit by a vehicle near 30th street between Ninth and 10th avenues.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

October 04, 2012

Controversial Hell's Kitchen Basketball Court Rejected by Community Board

CB4 asked the Parks Department to remove a court in a renovation of Ramon Aponte Park

Meatpacking District

September 21, 2012

iPhone 5 Launch Sees Thousands of Tech Fans Flock to Apple Stores

Thousands came out to buy the new iPhone 5 at Apple Stores around the city Friday.