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Christopher Robbins

Chris is an editor and co-founder 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.

A Brighton Beach Bathroom to Remember

This is the domain of Hazel Chatman, a 75-year-old seasonal Parks Department worker who has been overseeing beach bathrooms for 28 years.

Meet the Car With the ‘New York Bathroom Vibe’

Last week I was walking down the street and stopped cold when I saw this thing.

June 30, 2022

Breathe Easy, the NYPD and MTA Have at Last Apprehended the Feared Subway Saxophone Robot Animals Guy

The epitome of a life-affirming subway performer was allegedly obstructing pedestrian flow at Herald Square.

June 28, 2022

Ladies and Gentlemen, Youuuuur Chicago Yankees

MLB made a tweet featuring the MTA's stuff without express written (or any other kind of) permission!

June 23, 2022

Get in, Loser: We’re Driving Our Kia SUV on the Beach During Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Kia knew their sea turtle commercial was bogus, but they ran it anyway.

June 20, 2022

Behold This Fiercely Majestic Falcon and Its Embarrassingly Awkward Chick

Please enjoy these delightful photos and video taken atop the Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge.

June 16, 2022

Cool New Bike Barriers No Match For Drivers Blocking Bike Lane

The DOT is moving quickly to secure bike lanes. But can the city keep drivers out of them?

June 14, 2022

An Unholy Prospect Park Outhouse

Few things can shatter the cinematic spring charm of a perfect June weekend in New York City. But then I had to pee.

New York Rents Are Sky High. Legislative Relief is Dead. What Happened?

Housing activist Cea Weaver talks about why tenant protections failed to pass this year, and what New York should be doing to build more affordable housing.