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.
Why Is ‘NYPD Leadership’ Partying With a Far Right-Affiliated Real Estate Firm Tonight?
They'll be at a cocktail party hosted by the real estate firm Exodus Capital, which recently hired Gavin Wax, the president of the New York Young Republican Club.
When Queens Lawmakers Are Also Casino Cheerleaders
Three politicians who appeared in a Resorts World promo will have input in the bidding process.
Can New Subway Turnstiles Stop Fare Evasion? Not Anytime Soon
The MTA's "blue ribbon panel" on fare evasion finally releases its report.
Why Are NYC Democrats Endorsing This Landlord-Backed Bill That Would Be a ‘Total Disaster for Rent-Stabilized Housing’?
One lawmaker dropped their support after Hell Gate asked them about it.
Eric Adams Says Children ‘Start Off With Their Day Picking Up Cannabis Laced With Fentanyl,’ Despite No Evidence of This Actually Happening
As one expert told us, “It’s never happened once.”
MTA Buses Are About to Become Bad Drivers’ Worst Nightmare
The state budget doesn't do transit riders dirty.
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.
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.
The Cream Cheese Stuffed ‘Tax-Free Bagel’ Is a Crime Against Nature, NYC
This bagel is unnervingly supple as well as damned.
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.