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.
‘The Drivers Have No Respect’
As the City moves to eliminate nearly 500 crossing guard positions, we spoke to one about how the job's gotten tougher after COVID.
‘We’re Inhaling Fire’: Scenes from NYC’s New Normal
"I can't stay at home, I need to make money. This is my bread and butter."
Lower Manhattan’s Internet Is Down
"It's affecting multiple layers of government," one City Council staffer told us.
State Lawmakers From NYC Are Poised to Block NYC From Setting Lower Speed Limits
"Some people don't want to lower the speed limit."
Can I Install an AC Unit in My Fire Escape Window?
Yes, if you meet these two conditions.
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.”