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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.

Thursday Is for Contemplating NYC’s Housing Crisis

Low-income tenants aren't getting the free representation promised to them by the City, a Gowanus block may get no new below-market rate housing, and more of what we're crying about today.

October 27, 2022

Are There Bedbugs In Our Starbucks Stores This Wednesday?

Starbucks refuses to meet with unionized workers and other links to start your day.

October 26, 2022

For Democrats, It’s Another Manic Monday

The Democrats find themselves with a completely self-inflicted wound and other totally, totally shocking Monday links.

October 24, 2022

Let’s Make Times Square Worse Because It’s a Thursday

Casinos are on their way to New York City’s hottest neighborhoods, and more of what we're reading today.

October 20, 2022

It’s Wednesday and the Numbers Sure Do Raise Questions About Landlords Crying Poverty

Landlords squatting on affordable housing, Samuel L. Jackson's prophesy fulfilled, and more NYC news.

October 19, 2022

Counting Trees and Smog on a Tuesday

A new tool puts the inequality of our built environment on full display, and other links.

October 18, 2022

Monday Rat Buffet in Trash City

Mayor Eric Adams wants to end NYC's early bird special for rats. Will it matter?

October 17, 2022

Fridays Are for Rikers Being Put Under Federal Receivership

Comptroller Brad Lander becomes the first City official to support a federal takeover of Rikers, Councilmember Julie Won continues to piss off YIMBYs, and more of what we're reading today.

October 14, 2022