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Why Hasn’t Governor Hochul Signed the Crypto Mining Moratorium?

After a campaign flush with donations from disgraced crypto kingpins, a bill to ban polluting cryptomining sits on the governor’s desk.

Video: How to Cross the Street at the NYC Marathon

Three filmmakers capture moments of extreme grace and tragic hubris.

November 15, 2022

Can Eric Adams ‘Get Stuff Done’ This Tuesday Without Any Workers?

A new report paints a dire picture of the City’s workforce, and more links to start your day.

November 15, 2022

Adams Administration ‘Loophole’ Could Let All the Air Out of NYC’s Biggest Climate Bill

A new report by the City’s comptroller finds that a proposed loophole would reduce the law’s impact by 70 percent.

James Gray, Queens Kid, Comes Home

The director of “Ad Astra” talks to Hell Gate about the unsparing truth of his latest film, “Armageddon Time.”

November 14, 2022

Mondays Are Cold Again

November is a land of climate contrasts, Eric Adams is still a Crystals Guy, and more links!

November 14, 2022

Nature Has Its Way: Sand and Money Halt the Coney Island Ferry

A ferry was planned for Coney Island Creek. After spending millions on a new landing there, the City just pulled the plug.

November 12, 2022

As Crypto Continues to Crash, Let’s Check in on Eric Adams’s Crypto Wallet

The mayor converted his first three paychecks to cryptocurrency. Since then, he’s lost almost 60 percent of his money.

It’s Friday, So Let’s Take Down That Tent We Built

A bad idea meets its end and other links to start your day.

November 11, 2022