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Max Rivlin-Nadler

Max Rivlin-Nadler is a co-publisher of Hell Gate. He’s reported for Gothamist, The New York Times, Village Voice and NPR. You can find him walking his dog, Stiva, or surfing in the Rockaways.

The Death of NYC Pay Phones Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

Hell Gate placed a call from a pay phone located in the 14th Street subway station, and it sounded fantastic.

May 24, 2022

A Secret Night Market Popped Up on a Sloshy Saturday Night

New York’s most underground carnival returned this past weekend.

May 16, 2022

Eric Adams Crypto Wallet Update: Oh No!

After almost breaking even according to our last check-in with the mayor’s crypto wallet, things have gone very badly. But City Hall tells Hell Gate he’s still embracing the “HODL!” mentality.

May 13, 2022

Queens Judge Overseeing Murder Trial Furious That Hell Gate Found, Reported on Public Documents

At an emergency hearing, Judge Kenneth Holder tightened restrictions on how Prakash Churaman and his attorney share information.

May 11, 2022

María Falcon, Mango Vendor Targeted By NYPD: ‘We’re Not Hurting Anyone.’

Her response to Mayor Adams's dire warnings about propane tanks on the subway: "We're not going to barbecue."

May 10, 2022

NYPD Detectives Made a $2 Million Mess. Why Is the Queens DA Still Relying on Them for a High-Profile Murder Trial?

Two detectives that led the Prakash Churaman investigation allegedly withheld evidence in another case, keeping two innocent men on Rikers for years, and costing taxpayers millions.

Little Dog, Big City

A dog loose on the streets of New York.