Can Annie Leibovitz Photograph a Black Woman Just One Time Without Making Her Look Depressed? An Investigation
A new Vanity Fair story reminded Hell Gate of an old fashion photography controversy.
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A Few of the Diseases Invoked by AI Execs to Evade City Council's Safety Questions
New technology, same old tricks.
Desperate to Cling to Power, Zombie Brooklyn Dems Resort to Sham, Late-Night Zoom Election
“It’s a pretty flagrant move to just say, ‘Fuck this court, fuck these orders.’”
The Liberty Are Alive—Now Anything Is Possible
A New York team that slogged through a regular season is now suddenly on fire in the playoffs. Sound familiar?
Landlord Attorney Trying to Kill Mamdani's Rent Freeze Forces Release of SHOCKING Texts Like 'Appreciate the Appointment' and 'Honored to Serve'
Randy Mastro is asking the judge for an evidentiary hearing where he can depose City officials.
Judges Rule Brooklyn Dems 'Power Grab' Was Illegal—Again
The reformists really might have it now… Unless?
How Do You Protect Puerto Rico From NYC's Vulture Capitalists?
City Councilmember Alexa Avilés is urging the state government to rein in New York's "vulture funds" and opportunistic developers, while calling on Congress to dismantle the island's financial oversight board.
Brooklyn Dems Hold a Meeting Befitting the Most Shambolic Political Organization in History
Meanwhile, an appeals court deliberated on the legality of their actions mere blocks away.
Deranged Driver Speeds Down Pedestrian Pier Near UN
He flipped the bird to a runner who was filming him.
Zohran Mamdani Is Uniting the World of Sewer Socialism
Another global event has given the immigrant polyglot mayor of New York City a chance to show off.
Senate-Curious Chi Ossé Tests His Statewide Appeal
The New York City councilmember visited Buffalo and Kingston in the past few days, for some reason. 👀
Will Julie Menin Ever Directly Condemn Vickie Paladino Again?
After the Republican councilmember reached a legal settlement with the Council over her public Islamophobia, the speaker seems hesitant to call her out—but Paladino's lawyer said Menin has every right to.