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Esther Wang

Prior to Hell Gate, Esther was a senior politics reporter at Jezebel and a columnist for the New Republic.

How Do Dudes Pee? An Earth-Shattering Reveal

The men of Hell Gate explain things to me.

Manhattan’s Chinatown Is Getting a ‘Welcome Arch.’ Why?

"If you look at other Chinatowns, arches become sad markers of a once vibrant and thriving community. In some ways, it becomes a tombstone for dying Chinatowns."

January 29, 2024

Comedian Jes Tom Is Here to Help You Be ‘Less Lonely’

Tom has been busy with their (terrific) solo show, but there are some things on the horizon they're excited about.

January 4, 2024

The Mayor’s Chief Advisor ‘Does Not Get Bullied Around’

Ingrid Lewis-Martin is a legendary and uniquely powerful force within the Adams administration.

January 4, 2024

Why Has It Rained Every Weekend in NYC and When Will it Stop?

John Homenuk, of New York Metro Weather fame, explains what's been going on in the atmosphere lately.

October 18, 2023

Two Conflicted Dog Owners Discuss Whether to Let the Subway Run Over a Dog

Is saving one innocent dog's life worth all of this trouble to innocent commuters?

All About That (Striped) Bass, New York’s Most Beloved and Politicized Fish

In which our OnlyFins columnist devotes her life to striped bass.