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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.

Who’s Going to Make Eric Adams Close Rikers Island?

"I don't know how we compel him to follow the law, other than shaming the hell out of him."

August 31, 2023

Get Excited: OMNY Is Coming to the JFK AirTrain in ‘Three or Four Months,’ Maybe

Only of the many indignities experienced by travelers taking mass transit to JFK Airport will (maybe) be addressed this fall.

Rockaway Beach’s Breezy, Rusty Modular Bathrooms Turn 10

The modular units were designed and installed in under 12 months—lightning speed for restrooms in the city.

August 21, 2023

An Open Letter to David Simon, Who Tweeted NYC Is ‘On the Make’ Because He Got a $50 Speeding Ticket

Is a famous TV writer getting a speeding ticket evidence that NYC is an "off-brand city"?

Holy Crap: City Council Aims to Build Thousands of Public Toilets Across NYC

A new bill would direct NYC to create a total of 4,200 public toilets by 2035.

What the Hell Is Happening With the Penn Station Redesign?

We know you have questions—and we answer (almost) every single one of them.

Literally Everyone Wants a Break on NYC’s Congestion Pricing Tolls

No matter what these bureaucrats do, lots of drivers are going to hate them.

Nothing Will Ever Be the Same: James Dolan Has a $2 Billion Sphere

Sphere is art. Sphere is life. Don't fight it, give in to Sphere.