After a Bruising, Freezing Month, the Nurses Strike Is Ending
Nurses have seemingly won agreements that will give them a lot, but not all, of what they were after.
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Cultural Capital
Keeping our finger on the pulse of what's new and noteworthy.
The Karaoke Queen of Montero's Reigns Three Nights a Week
Rest assured, loyal subjects: Despite a change in bar ownership, Amethyst Valentino won't stop holding court any time soon.
'Niyū Yūrk' Reveals How Middle Eastern New Yorkers Shaped New York
The New York Public Library's exhibition assembles archival material spanning nearly two centuries.
The Diamond District Strikes Viral Gold
A brawl involving jewelry influencer TraxNYC has riled up vendors—and sent customers flocking to his store.
A Fierce Debate Over the Merits of 'Marty Supreme'
Hell Gate goes to the movies.
The Newly Reopened Studio Museum in Harlem Is Shockingly Huge and Shockingly Accessible
Co-curator Connie Choi discussed how the reopened institution will support Black Harlemites for generations to come.
Nightclub Raids Are on the Rise in 2025, Report Says
In 2024, there were only two multi-agency inspections of nightlife venues. But in the first half of 2025, there have been nine, according to a report obtained by Hell Gate.
The 53-Year-Old Boutique Keeping SoHo's Bohemian Spirit Alive
Jeffrey Norfolk, who's been here since the neighborhood was flourishing with artists, has kept Paracelso’s doors open through decades of change.
For a Spooky Good Time, Hit the Twisted Spine
New York City's only horror-themed bookstore is sweet as can be.
Gazan Art Arrives in New York, Against the Odds
The Gaza Biennale is now showing in Brooklyn.
I Think Paul Muldoon's Rock Music Has Improved. Paul Muldoon Disagrees
I told the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet his band's new album is his best yet, and he replied: "We don't necessarily improve as artists. We just don't."
The Future Is Bleak Yet Beautiful at Laser Days Studio
The duo behind the Ridgewood-based experimental media company have turned New York into "Acid City."
How 'Room Fees' at NYC Venues Are Squeezing Indie Musicians
"The majority of nights I'm paying my band $12."
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