Just off the shadow of the Empire State building, Hell's Kitchen is the unique name of our unique neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan Island (on the mighty Hudson River). Hazen is a lifelong resident – 4 years and counting! Hazen’s bare-knuckled mugsy-tough persona and Irish ancestry fit in well with our neighborhood’s colored history as the home turf of the Westies, the Hudson Dusters, the Dead Rabbits, the Parlor Mob, the Gophers and other gangs from its storied past. Yes we live in a big city, but our neighborhood came together to support us better than any small town. We will always be grateful.

Hazen also shares the same initials (HK) as our beloved neighborhood. Hell's Kitchen/Hazen Kennedy Strong!