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.
Queens Is Probably Getting a ‘High Line’ Instead of a Subway Line
The abandoned Rockaway Beach Branch train line has been a point of contention for decades. Now City Hall looks to finally foreclose a possible reactivation.
East Village’s Beloved Essex Card Shop Reopens After Devastating Fire
The store, like its owners, has shown serious resiliency.
The Owners of Astor Wines & Spirits Just Sold It to Their Employees
The Fisher family has run the shop for over fifty years—now its workers will own it.
City Council Demands Mayor Undo Schools Budget Cuts the City Council Voted For
The city council resolves that it made a huge mistake.
It’s Wednesday, and We’re Avoiding Confrontation in the Bronx
Plans to provide housing for seniors and recently incarcerated people run into familiar foes.
The U.S. Open Qualies and Queens
For a week, it’s just barely worth all that the U.S. Open has taken from a borough it mostly ignores.
It’s Friday, and the Battle for the 10th Congressional District Might Not Be Over Yet
If you’re still on line, stay on line!
Sure Seems like the Department of Correction Stole the Comptroller’s Project and Passed It Off As Their Own
Transparency Is important.
Adams-Connected Bishop Allegedly Stiffed Campaign Worker While Accepting ‘Not Legal’ $150K Contribution
Bishop Lamor Whitehead's unpopular 2021 campaign for Brooklyn Borough President was funded by a “not legal” loan that became a massive contribution.
A Late August Salute to Slow News Stories
It’s slow-going out there in the content mines, make sure to bring a canary.