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The Human Costs of Your Chipotle Burrito

"They say they're treating employees the best they can, that they're giving the best benefits. The truth is we're getting exploited."

At Least Somebody Is Still Trying to Close Rikers Island

As Eric Adams drags his feet on closing the jail, some City Councilmembers are still trying to shut it down by a mandatory 2027 deadline.

April 12, 2023

Eric Adams Sure Loves His Robot Cop Toys

Luckily, these robots are weak where we are strong.

April 11, 2023

Here’s Why You’re Seeing Gross Viral Recipes on Your Subway Commute

Whether you can actually execute any of these creations is beside the point.

Baristas Say Blank Street Is a Good Place to Work—That’s Why They’re Unionizing

Workers at twenty-six stores in New York City have already voted "yes."

April 10, 2023

Plumbing the Depths of the Manhattan Criminal Court System (Bathrooms)

The facilities of 100 Centre Street might not meet the exacting standards of Donald J. Trump.

April 10, 2023

Why Did Chase Bank Cancel This NYC Cop City Protester’s Accounts?

The bank, which is helping to fund the sprawling police complex in Atlanta that has become a flashpoint for protest, won't say.

April 8, 2023

Hell Gate Owned the Trump Arraignment Beat, Against Our Better Instincts

In this week's Hell Gate Podcast, we walk you through The Line, a whole lot of whistles, and the daily churn of arraignment court.

April 7, 2023