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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Greenpoint 'Godzilla' Towers Greenlit With 50 Percent Affordability (After 100 Percent Drama)
The Monitor Point development, expected by 2031, will comprise three towers, soar to 600 feet, and include 1,300 apartments.
State Sen. Luis Sepúlveda Says He Won't Step Down From Powerful Judiciary Committee: 'I've Been Vilified'
A NYC judge says a powerful state senator complained about him. The senator won't say if he did or didn't. Now good governance advocates are calling for his resignation from the judiciary committee.
Mahmoud Khalil Sues the Trump Administration, Alleging a 'Conspiracy' Against Him at the Highest Levels
The lawsuit also points the finger directly at groups like Betar and Canary Mission for working with the government to target pro-Palestine organizers.
We Asked a Meteorologist About Those Beach Sandstorms (by Darude)
A PSA…and a look back at one of the world's greatest trance bangers.
What's Not to Love About the First Week of Adult Lap Swim?
Adults rock…the pool.
They're Beefing Over the Budget, But They'll Always Have Miami
Bronx City Councilmember Althea Stevens called out Speaker Julie Menin over what she perceived as an inequitable discretionary funding allocation. But in 2024, they were close enough to go on a vacation together to celebrate Stevens's birthday—with four other councilmembers.
The Rockaway Ocean Club Is Coming. Who's Ready?
When and how will a new private members club open on the People's Beach—and who or what is it for?
Andrew Cuomo Is Spreading the Blockchain Gospel for a Massive Crypto Exchange
The former governor’s new job is to help OKX and the owner of the New York Stock Exchange tokenize traditional financial instruments—which may raise serious ethics concerns if it seeks approval from New York state regulators.
Exclusive: Adult Lap Swim Is Back and Much Bigger This Year
But everyone will have to wait a while longer before finally diving back into the Red Hook Pool.