And the Winner of Hell Gate’s 2025 March Madness of Hot Takes Is…
In these dour times, one would-be City executive shines bright as a beacon of sex appeal.
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Is Governor Hochul Fixing Home Care, or Using a 'DOGE Maneuver' to Destroy It?
A New Yorker caring for her mother talks about navigating the CDPAP chaos.
Eric Adams, Beyond Parody
A trip to the Inner Circle, and other links to start your day.
The MTA Boss and a Mess of Reporters Chase Mayor Adams and Trump’s Transportation Secretary Through the 'Shithole' Subways
Sean Duffy and Mayor Adams wanted a MAGA photo op in the subway system—without having to meet a bunch of reporters and the head of the transit system.
I'm Going to Miss the Old Subway Map
I need time to mourn. Old MTA subway map, you were loved (by me at least).
NYPD Commissioner Tisch Is Lobbying Hard to Bring Back the System That Failed Kalief Browder. Her Argument Doesn’t Add Up
Tisch keeps blaming recidivism on discovery reform, but offers no evidence.
Ben Ratliff Wants You to Set Off and Experience Music's 'Quality of Motion'
The music critic returns with a book about processes—of running, writing, and listening—and a slate of recommendations for shows in the city.
Michael Hurley Was Bigger Than Greenwich Village
Plus: Andrew, Eric, Al, and more links for your weekend.
Will Cutting Down 78 Trees Ruin Fort Greene Park—or Save It?
Inside the years-long (and counting) legal battle over the future of Brooklyn's oldest park.
Hell Gate Is (Again) Growing (Again)
Please welcome Hell Gate's marketing and external relations manager: Rick Paulas.