Good morning and happy Wednesday. Today’s a day for extra layers — temperatures may top out in the low 30s, but with the wind, it’ll feel more like the teens or low 20s. And just to keep things interesting, we’ve got snow in the forecast for the early hours of tomorrow. Stay warm, if you can…
A hushed Manhattan courtroom watched as prosecutors laid out a chilling timeline of events leading to the death of Julio Ramirez — who died after a night out in Hell’s Kitchen — and how his alleged killers went on a two-day spending spree using his stolen phone and bank accounts. Read more…
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Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching and if you’re planning on tuning into the big game, these Hell’s Kitchen bars and restaurants are offering snacks, wings and libations — and enough screens for you to catch every play of the night. Read more…
What we’ve been reading
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Diamond District raids linked to burglaries at pro-athletes homes. (NBC)
Bird flu is inflating the price of a bodega sandwich in the City. (Gothamist)
As NYPD overtime comes under surveillance, officers are moving on. (New York Times💰)
The transformation of Neiman Marcus retail to Wells Fargo offices at Hudson Yards is nearly complete. (NY Yimby)
Over the weekend, Guy Fieri returned to Times Square with Chicken Guy! Have you tried it? (Eater)
Freeze Frame
UT47’s new kitchen and bar is coming to life at the corner of W47th Street and 9th Avenue. The bright yellow of Bodega, which closed in December, has been replaced with bold red paint — and this week, Catie spotted the new sign going up. We’re hoping to chat with owner Mi-Young next week and bring you the full story before the grand opening.
Happy birthday to Jim Caruso and Eric Adam Gonzalez.
