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New York Is a Real Puppet Town
A summer inside our city's thriving, political, increasingly weird puppet underground.
These Amazing Haitian Patties Will Blow Your Mind
Edgina Desormeau's brilliant Bon Pâtés just opened in Crown Heights.
A Final Night of Anonymity With Five New Yorkers Who Just Won Big
Hell Gate walked and talked with the five 2026 winners of the David Prize.
Hell Gate's In Battle, Bands: Tuesday, 10/6 at Night Club 101
Another night of NYC bands featuring local journalists!
Mayor Tells Reporters It's 'Up to You' If You Have a Filthy Ass
Bidet Socialism is alive and well—plus more news for your Thursday.
Senate-Curious Chi Ossé Tests His Statewide Appeal
The New York City councilmember visited Buffalo and Kingston in the past few days, for some reason. 👀
Why Does Jessica Tisch Keep Stocking the NYPD's Most Problematic Unit With Problematic Cops?
An analysis of public records shows Tisch has assigned and promoted dozens of officers with troubling records to Community Response Teams.
The Future of AI in New York City Public Schools Is Now
Gulp! Plus more news for your Wednesday
Mamdani's Vision Zero Revamp: Heavy on the Vision, Light on Action and Enforcement
The mayor gave very few specifics on any of the key initiatives—and could not explain why the NYPD has all but stopped ticketing drivers.