Good morning and happy Friday. We’re settling into a pattern of days full of sunshine and afternoon highs in the 60s, with the overnight temperature dropping into the 40s. Layer up and enjoy every moment of Fall.

Tensions are rising over Hudson Yards’ casino proposal, as unions rallied on Thursday afternoon to support the $12 billion project — while opponents released survey data revealing strong local opposition, citing obstructed views from the High Line and community concerns. Read more…

Set sail on the ultimate fall daytrip on Circle Line’s Oktoberfest themed cruises up to Bear Mountain every Saturday + Sunday from September 28th to November 10th! Enjoy a scenic 50-mile journey on through the Hudson River Valley, indulge in German food & beer specials and dance along to live music before disembarking at Bear Mountain State Park for 2 hours of exploration! Use the W42ST exclusive code BEARW42 to get $10 off your Bear Mountain Cruise tickets!

This weekend, Hell’s Kitchen offers a mix of local fun and global excitement, with Halloween events, park clean-ups and community drives, alongside Olympians at Pier 84 bringing a taste of Utah’s outdoor spirit to the neighborhood. Read more…

What we’ve been reading

* Stories that might be behind a paywall are marked with a 💰

Governor’s pause on Congestion Pricing looks like it will be lifted. (NBC)

Hold the line! Why are phones being snatched in political corruption investigations? (Vital City)

Why New York was at fault when it had an earthquake. (Gothamist)

New York’s Cannabis Fund earned $1.7m for its managers — but did not perform. (THE CITY)

Anyone you think is missing from this NYC best bagel list? (New York Times💰)

Freeze Frame

Baron von Swine glowed brighter than usual outside Rudy’s last night as the regular crowd shuffled in to celebrate the life of “Sailor Jack” Ertl, who owned the legendary Hell’s Kitchen dive bar for decades. Photographer Steve Hill was there for W42ST to record the celebration of Jack’s life. See the photos…

Happy birthday to Mel Futorian, Nell Snaidas and Jason Gardner.