Christopher Robbins

Chris is an editor at Hell Gate. He spent a decade working for Gothamist, a year at the Village Voice, and has written for New York Magazine and Streetsblog.
Eric Adams Neglected to Mention That the FBI Seized His Phones
Investigators reportedly took the Mayor's devices Monday night, a fact he did not disclose at a Wednesday press conference.
After FBI Raid, Mayor Adams Says He Rushed Back From D.C. to Do Important Things He Won’t Tell You About and Comfort a Staffer He Hasn’t Spoken With
"I'm not gonna go into the exact particulars on what actions I did, but I was here and I was present."
Please Don’t Shoot Moynihan Station’s Acre-Sized Skylight With a BB Gun
Moynihan Station's sidewalk shed will be gone much faster than most sidewalk sheds.
NYC Is the City of Yes For Drivers Who Run Red Lights and Speed
Fifteen speeding and red light tickets in a year? No problem.
Guess How Many Loft Owners Are Voluntarily Complying With the SoHo/NoHo Zoning Laws Eric Adams Won’t Enforce?
The "flip tax" that is supposed to fuel an arts fund is legal. Don't expect anyone to pay.
A New Yorker Whose Israeli Hometown Became the Scene of a Massacre
Dan talks about how his family survived the assault, why he left Kfar Aza for good, and the anguish he feels when he sees the tragedy being used to justify more bloodshed.
Hell Gate Is Suing Mayor Eric Adams
City Hall admits the mayor’s communications with the owner of Zero Bond are a matter of public record, but won't turn them over.
‘People Are Dying on the Streets in Record Numbers and He Doesn’t Give a Shit’
As cycling deaths soar, New Yorkers urge Mayor Eric Adams to make the streets safer, right now.
Congestion Pricing Conundrum: How Much Should Drivers From Long Island & New Jersey Pay?
The bureaucrats charged with setting the congestion pricing plan consider their most delicate task.
Hours After Heavy Rains Snarl NYC, Mayor Adams Tells New Yorkers He Is ‘Ready’
"We're taking this extremely, extremely seriously."