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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.

The Weed Bodega Crackdown Has Finally Started…Right?

Bad news for fans of one specific smoke shop, and more news to blaze for your Wednesday.

March 8, 2023

Must Be Nice to Be a Long Island Commuter

Attention must be paid, and more links to start your day.

March 7, 2023

Remember When Some New Yorkers Lost Their Minds After NYC Lost Amazon HQ2?

One developer called it "the worst day for NYC since 9-11."

March 6, 2023

Queens’s Pop Wunderkind d4vd Returns to the City

The TikTok balladeer plays Baby's All Right tonight, and more links to start your weekend.

March 3, 2023

The Governor Snubs Good Cause Eviction (Again)

But Hochul just loves horse racing! And more links for your Thursday.

March 2, 2023

Former NYPD Commissioners: Where Are They Now?

At least one of them is about to get the A&E treatment. And more links for your slushy Tuesday.

February 28, 2023

Winter Ramen Is Meant to Be Eaten in a Heated Dining Shed

But not according to the City Council! And more news for your Monday.

February 27, 2023

Unindicted Co-Conspirator in Federal Corruption Case to Start Giving Public Safety Briefings

Deputy Mayor Philip Banks is ready to start showing his face some more, and more news for your Friday!

February 24, 2023

If You’re the Governor, You Should Buy Some Weed

"Retail politics" means buying something, even if you're at a weed store!

February 23, 2023