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Max Rivlin-Nadler @maxrn.bsky.social · 16d

Ok, @k80way.bsky.social did it.

What the hell is going on with Bluestockings????

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What Is Happening at Bluestockings?

The beloved, embattled queer leftist bookstore announced it was closing its doors on Monday. Why?

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Nick Pinto @nickpinto.bsky.social · 16d

If you've been wondering what is going on at Bluestockings, well, @k80way.bsky.social has a lot to tell you:

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What Is Happening at Bluestockings?

The beloved, embattled queer leftist bookstore announced it was closing its doors on Monday. Why?

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · 23d

@tiffanycaban.bsky.social arrested outside of 26 Federal Plaza along with dozens of other protesters - including faith leaders and other elected officials - demanding ICE get out of NYC

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Nick Pinto @nickpinto.bsky.social · Sep 2

You’re crazy for this illustration, @k80way.bsky.social

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Curtis Sliwa's Feral Cat Vigilantes Will Clean Up This Dirty Town

To solve the city's rat problem, we need roving feline justice squads.

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · Aug 21

Noted "RHONY" critic @k80way.bsky.social interviewing Countess Luann de Lesseps?

A dream:

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The Show Goes On at the Countess Cabaret

Money can't buy you class, but it can buy you a ticket to see "RHONY" star Luann de Lesseps perform live on Thursday night.

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · Aug 18

Two and a half years and $180,000 later, Aaron Alexis thought he did everything right on his way to opening his own licensed weed dispensary—but an abrupt announcement from the Office of Cannabis Management has left him "hopeless" and stranded in limbo.

He Staked Everything on His Legal Weed Store—Then New York State Pulled the Plug

When New York legalized recreational cannabis sales in 2021, Aaron Alexis thought he did everything right—but a sudden change in state policy has placed his business plan in limbo.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Aug 6

love this new york times clip. they recently did a story about how sesame street's set has changed over the years, along with our urban politics.

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · Jul 2

As Trump continues to flood the city with masked ICE agents and inks a bill that's likely going to have devastating consequences for New York, "liberals" are joining rhetorical forces with the president by focusing their ire on Zohran Mamdani.

Trump Targets Mamdani While Opening a Literal Concentration Camp

Plus, more news for your Wednesday.

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · Jun 27

Agree this looks good wtf

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Nick Pinto @nickpinto.bsky.social · Jun 25

I asked India Walton what Zohran Mamdani should be thinking about right now, as an upstart DSA-backed mayoral candidate who just won a primary election against the assembled forces of the ultrawealthy and his own party's establishment.

She had some advice:

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India Walton's Advice for Zohran Mamdani

"I think that for him, the race 'til November needs to be staying on message—we can't start to water it down because we think it's going to attract a more moderate Democrat."

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · Jun 24

Lost Highway ass

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · Jun 23

Here are the bars that will be showing the Hell Gate Primary Night Special Live Event. If you wanna add your bar, get in touch. hellgatenyc.com/primary-live...

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · Jun 21

Sooooo beyond good lord - thank you for flagging 🙃

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · Jun 18

New York Times readers who dare to wear camouflage are in danger of what, exactly? Going to a party where a DJ plays too much Jersey club? Let’s show some fucking backbone, people!!!!!! Now’s not the time to worry about “being perceived”!!!!!

Is It OK to Ask If It's OK to Wear Camo?

No.

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · Jun 18

I tried my hand at a case study of the Park Slope Food Coop as a microcosm of The Way Shit Is right now 🛒

Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · Jun 18

Why is Mayor Eric Adams launching a City investigation into the Park Slope Food Coop? Why is the co-op's general manager using his last days in charge to rally against Zoom meetings and an Israeli goods boycott? And what do the co-op's members think of all the conflict?

Only one way to find out:

A Seismic Election Hits June 24—At the Park Slope Food Coop

A fight over an Israeli goods boycott at the coop has swelled into an existential conflict—and sparked a City investigation.

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · Jun 17

"I'm happy to report I'm just fine. I lost a button. But I'm gonna sleep in my bed tonight, safe, with my family... At that elevator, I was separated from someone named Edgardo... Edgardo is in ICE detention and he's not going to sleep in his bed tonight."

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · Jun 17

Fucking crazy!

Gwynne Hogan @gwynnefitz.bsky.social · Jun 17

Here's a longer video of Brad Lander's detention just now inside 26 Federal Plaza as he tried to walk a man out of immigration court, by masked federal agents.

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · Jun 6

Public service announcement from yours truly 🩶

How to Act Normal at the Club

If your camera roll features flash photos of the dance floor, this guide is for you.

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Luke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · May 30

Hope you want to read 15,000 words about Lana Del Rey because here's the latest in the top 5 songs Hell World series on the coolest oldest sister alive.
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I will love you til the end of time

The best of Lana Del Rey

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · May 31

Bad bitch summit over here

Luke O'Neil @lukeoneil47.bsky.social · May 30

The best of Lana Del Rey

<3 @lpp.bsky.social, @raxkingisdead.bsky.social, @emmaggarland.bsky.social, @emilyyoshida.bsky.social, @amandamull.bsky.social, @kylietcheung.bsky.social, @k80way.bsky.social, @milesklee.bsky.social, @sydney-bauer.com, @amcnal.bsky.social, @seantcollins.com

I will love you til the end of time

The best of Lana Del Rey

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · May 29

Photos: NYPD Arrests Protesters Blocking ICE Vans Transporting Detained Immigrants

The NYPD cleared the path for ICE's vans, despite pledges from the mayor and the police commissioner that the City doesn't assist in civil immigration enforcement.

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · May 28

Missed this scoop by @maxrn.bsky.social because I was partying in Detroit but this makes me unfathomably pissed… the guy who wants to be mayor of NYC hasn’t paid rent or property taxes in 20 years? LOSER

Cuomo’s Mayoral Bid Has Him Doing Something He Hasn’t Done in Years: Pay Rent

Crashing at your girlfriend's, sister's, or rich friend's houses has its benefits.

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · May 22

Ok. Geniuses are never recognized while they’re still alive

Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · May 21

Does anyone see what I’m seeing: Montana looks like Stellan Skarsgård

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Katie Way @k80way.bsky.social · May 21

Does anyone see what I’m seeing: Montana looks like Stellan Skarsgård

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · May 16

If you go over time, you get blasted with the airhorn. 💥📣 Them’s the rules.

A taste of last night’s Dem mayoral forum with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, @bradlander.bsky.social, and @scottstringernyc.bsky.social that we put on with @nysfocus.bsky.social.

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