Posts Tagged ‘Hell’s Kitchen/Clinton’

State proposed e-cig ban creates confusion for NYC retailers

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A statewide ban on the sale of flavored electronic cigarette products and nicotine e-liquids has stalled in court, creating confusion among New York City retailers uncertain about how to adapt their business to a pending regulatory change. There are nearly 1,000 active e-cigarette retail licenses in New York City, according to the NYC Department of […]


New rooftop farm takes aim at Hell’s Kitchen fresh produce shortage

New rooftop farm takes aim at Hell's Kitchen fresh produce shortage
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Residents of Hell’s Kitchen, a neighborhood grappling with lack of access to fresh food, can expect a new rooftop farm in 2018.


West Clinton Rezoning Seeks to Balance Gentrification and Neighborhood Character

West Clinton Rezoning Seeks to Balance Gentrification and Neighborhood Character
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The swank, 19-story Ink48 hotel and the sprawling construction site of Gotham West, a 1240-unit residential complex anchored by a 31-story tower, are becoming landmarks in rapidly changing West Clinton. But a proposed rezoning of the neighborhood seeks to restrict such soaring developments and increase the number of affordable housing units.


Will This Area Catholic School Be Saved?

Will This Area Catholic School Be Saved?
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Holy Cross School on 43rd Street is one of 27 Catholic schools being considered for closure by the Archdiocese of New York this year.


Affordable Housing Renovation Plans Trouble Residents Facing Relocation

Affordable Housing Renovation Plans Trouble Residents Facing Relocation
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Plans to renovate a SRO complex in Hell’s Kitchen leave dozens of tenants uncertain about their future in the neighborhood.


Local Businesses Ready to Profit from High Line 3

Local Businesses Ready to Profit from High Line 3
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Businesses near the third and final section of the High Line look forward to a spike in business with the new High Line segment and southern Hudson Yards redevelopment.


Despite Job Growth, Plenty of Worry in Midtown West

Despite Job Growth, Plenty of Worry in Midtown West
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The U.S. gained 103,000 jobs in September, a better number than many economists expected. But with unemployment stuck at 9.1 percent, the job market remains tough in Midtown West.