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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 Prayer for Jeffrey Maddrey

Last Friday, a group of clergy gathered not to condemn the NYPD’s chief of department, recently found to have abused his authority, but to support him.

April 25, 2023

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

Why Does a Plastic-Wrapped Turkey Sandwich Cost $15 at the Airport?

We filed a public records request, but the Port Authority is treating airport pricing like a state secret.

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