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Hell Gate

A new outlet owned and run by journalists covering New York City, with a mixture of blog posts, features, columns, and investigations.

Gee, Did the Media Get Andrew Cuomo All Wrong?

Media criticism of media criticism, plus more stories for the long weekend.

September 1, 2023

Trader Joe’s Union Redo In Aisle Two

Trader Joe's employees on Essex Street are fearlessly flying into another attempt at a union.

August 31, 2023

Your Favorite Restaurant Probably Stole Wages From Its Workers

The backbone of the small business class is stiffing your workers.

August 30, 2023

Who Wants to Leave NYC for Cop City?

I tried to cover an Atlanta Police Department recruiting event, they wanted me to become a cop.

August 29, 2023

Saturn Is in the Middle of Ninth Street

Joe Delfausse let a crowd in Park Slope use his telescope on Tuesday night.

August 25, 2023

Conditions for Migrants Allowed to Worsen As Judge Asks City and State to Play Nice

New York's government is approaching some form of collaboration, as more migrants arrive in the city.

August 24, 2023

For Workers, Barbenheimer Was Brooklyn Alamo Drafthouse’s Alamo

Panera sandwiches are no substitute for a raise.

August 23, 2023

Comptroller: NYC Rejected Vast Majority of Homeless Families Looking For Shelter

Amidst an unprecedented number of homeless people in New York, the City's social services are still very good at keeping people homeless.

August 22, 2023