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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.

Real Estate Speculator With ‘Predatory’ Methods Donated the Maximum to Eric Adams

Eric Adams's campaign, flush with real estate cash, tells Hell Gate it "will review" the contribution.

April 21, 2023

NYC’s New Rat Czar Knows How to Stop Rats. Will Eric Adams Listen?

Maybe NYC needs a trash containerization czar instead.

April 12, 2023

Bad Drivers Owe NYC $1 Billion

That's around double the Parks Department's annual budget.

April 5, 2023

The NY Post’s Headlines Suck, Actually

Headlines are easy when all you have to do is please your evil boss.

The Fight to Make ‘Temporary’ Sidewalk Sheds Actually Temporary

Scaffolding is a NYC mascot. Lawmakers are trying to change that.

March 24, 2023

Attention LES Trader Joe’s Shoppers: These Workers Just Launched a Union Drive

"They tell us, oh, we're raking in record profits these days."

Is This The End For Free On-Street Parking in NYC?

"Why should some of the most valuable land on earth be used for surface parking at a very low price?"

March 16, 2023

Midtown Rally Against Congestion Pricing Does Not Go as Planned

Counter-protesters shouting "Congestion pricing now!" drowned out the proceedings.