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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.

What Killed Flaco: NYC’s Failure to Containerize Trash

Rats, fed by an endless stream of al fresco garbage, are also digesting new poisons meant to kill them—and, inadvertently, the birds that snack on them.

‘They Either Die Outside or They Come Inside and Survive’: Ebou Sarr Won’t Stop Sheltering Migrants

An interview with the African immigrant who set up illegal shelters for dozens of recently arrived migrants.

We Ask Three Subway Riders at Grand Central: Do These Bag Checks Make You Feel Safe?

A day after Governor Kathy Hochul dispatched the National Guard to subway stations, a cursory bag check was supposed to make all the difference.

Brooklyn’s Tallest Tower Radiates Pure Evil (And I Love It)

Sure, it's a totem of demonic spirits and Capital incarnate, but what's not to like?

Mayor Adams Cryptocurrency Holdings Update: HODL Pays Off

Who's laughing at Mayor Adams's decision to convert three paychecks into crypto now?

February 29, 2024

The MTA’s Farebeating Crackdown on Buses Is a Mess

When paying your bus fare isn't enough to make sure you don't get kicked off the bus.

VICE Management Kills Vice.Com, Set to Lay Off Hundreds of Employees

While managers got away with millions, it's unclear if laid off staffers will even get severance.

February 22, 2024

The Fight Over Control of NYC’s Lifeguard Union Reaches NY’s Highest Court

Another season of closed beaches and limited pool hours looms as union infighting continues in the state's highest court.

February 21, 2024