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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.

Reports of Weed’s Uncoolness Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

In the underground market, 4/20 still looks good.

April 21, 2023

Bill de Blasio Argues Against ‘Marxian Analysis’ of NYC’s Affordability Crisis

The former "communist mayor" brags about millionaires, and more links to start your day.

April 17, 2023

A NYC Real Estate Broker Tells All

Anna Klenkar, a licensed real estate broker, tells us whether they think brokers even need to exist.

April 14, 2023

New York’s Mizrahi Jewish Community Celebrated Mimouna in Bushwick

The festival celebrating the end of Passover had treats and performances, and fundraised for Palestinians.

April 14, 2023

YUM! Albany’s Cookin’ Up Some ‘Cynical and Disgusting’ Sausage

Some non-budgetary budget snags and more links to start your day.

April 13, 2023

At Least Somebody Is Still Trying to Close Rikers Island

As Eric Adams drags his feet on closing the jail, some City Councilmembers are still trying to shut it down by a mandatory 2027 deadline.

April 12, 2023