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Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

March 27, 2013

Antiques Garage to Move to Old H&H Bagel Plant

The spot on the western edge of Hell's Kitchen will host the long-running flea market.

Downtown

November 15, 2011

Churches Open Doors to Occupy Wall Street Protesters

Some Occupy Wall Street protesters were heading towards a handful of Manhattan churches to seek shelter after being evicted from Zuccotti Park.

Upper West Side

October 18, 2011

Bagel Maker Looks to Fill Hole Left by H&H

Davidovich Bagels wants to fill the hole in the Upper West Side now that H&H Bagels has moved out.

Upper West Side

June 27, 2011

H&H Bagel Fan Plans Rally To Save 80th Street Store

A local resident who doesn't want H&H to close its 80th street store is holding a rally in Riverside Park.

Upper West Side

June 22, 2011

H&H Bagels' Planned Exodus from West 80th Street Stuns Landlord

H&H Bagels' landlord was surprised by news that the 80th St. store was on its way out. Now locals fear a chain store will move in.

Upper West Side

June 22, 2011

Upper West Side Mourns Loss of H&H Bagels

H&H Bagels is closing after 39 years in business, ending a key part of many morning routines.

Manhattan

February 19, 2011

H&H Bagels Backer Declares Bankruptcy

Bad news for bagel lovers — one of the companies supporting landmark H&H Bagels filed for bankruptcy Friday,

Manhattan

October 26, 2010

New York City Tap Water at Center of Florida Restaurant Fight

The imitation New York City tap water is said to be "the holy grail of bagel makers outside of New York."

Midtown

September 14, 2010

Coffee Cart Accident Obstructs Midtown Intersection

The bagel box flipped at the intersection of East 42nd Street and First Avenue, leaving gallons of coffee in the crosswalk.

Upper West Side

August 28, 2010

Whole Foods Bows to Upper West Side's Bagel Demands

The gourmet grocer will add bagels to its anniversary menu, and says peanut soup belongs on Upper West Side tables too.

Upper West Side

August 26, 2010

Whole Foods Goes 'Local' For 1st Birthday With African Peanut Soup (Of Course)

Whole Foods' other dishes include kosher cheese and wine and soul food.

Manhattan

August 24, 2010

State Cracks Down on Sliced Bagel Tax

Sliced, topped or otherwise prepared bagels could cost more as state tax officials enforce an obscure sales tax rule.

Upper West Side

July 23, 2010

H&H Bagels Boss Gets 50 Weekends in Jail for Tax Scam

Helmer Toro is sentenced after pleading guilty to pocketing nearly $370,000 in workers' employment taxes.

Manhattan

May 28, 2010

H &H Bagel Owner Must Fork Over Dough After Pleading Guilty to Tax Evasion

Bagel maker Helmer Toro, 59, will serve 50 weekends in jail for pocketing employee's payroll taxes.

Manhattan

November 18, 2009

H&H Bagel King Accused of Tax Evasion

Bagel maker Helmer Toro, 59, will serve 50 weekends in jail for pocketing employee's payroll taxes.