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Some of the lingering impacts: reduced family visitation days, limited recreation time, cuts to classes, and less access to required and elective programming.
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Rest assured, loyal subjects: Despite a change in bar ownership, Amethyst Valentino won't stop holding court any time soon.
The New York Public Library's exhibition assembles archival material spanning nearly two centuries.
A brawl involving jewelry influencer TraxNYC has riled up vendors—and sent customers flocking to his store.
Hell Gate goes to the movies.
Co-curator Connie Choi discussed how the reopened institution will support Black Harlemites for generations to come.
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.
Jeffrey Norfolk, who's been here since the neighborhood was flourishing with artists, has kept Paracelso’s doors open through decades of change.
New York City's only horror-themed bookstore is sweet as can be.
The Gaza Biennale is now showing in Brooklyn.
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 duo behind the Ridgewood-based experimental media company have turned New York into "Acid City."
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