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How to Shoot a Medieval Film in NYC on a Shoestring Budget
Filmmaker Caroline Golum on her feature "Revelations of Divine Love," recreating 14th-century England in Ridgewood, and the battles low-budget productions face.
What Exactly Was Brooklyn's Indie Rock Scene?
A sprawling, personal, and vexing new book attempts to provide an answer.
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.