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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Bowery SRO Tenants Say They're Being Squeezed Out by a Boutique Hotel: 'Where Are We Gonna Go?'
While a state and City task force is now investigating the building, it may be too late to preserve these affordable housing units and keep the long-term residents in their homes.
A Former Judge and an Alleged Fraudster Find Themselves Arraigned on Federal Charges
The law finally came for Sam Sprei. Who's next?
Federal Arrests, Shocking Audio, and Alleged Judicial Interference: The Case of the Missing $2 Million Is Getting Hotter
Recordings introduced into evidence appear to show an alleged fraudster boasting about having inside information and influence within the Brooklyn court system.
Surveying America's Broken Brotherhood Atop the USS Intrepid
A visit to the museum with Jasper Craven, whose new book "God Forgives, Brothers Don't" goes deep on the U.S. military's influence on American masculinity.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani Got What He Wanted—Without Truly Taxing the Rich
Without the revenue raisers he wanted, Mamdani had to scratch and fight to keep the City budget whole.
Can We All Take a Minute to Acknowledge What Absolute Babies These Billionaires Are?
It has been a big week for thin-skinned, well-heeled individuals speaking out against the idea that they should be forced to contribute additional, infinitesimal amounts of their fortunes to benefit society.
Mayor Mamdani Speaks Out Against West Bank ‘Real Estate Expo’ at Manhattan Synagogue
The event creates a showdown between land-sale participants, protesters, and counter-protesters, and will be the first protest since the City Council passed controversial legislation restricting demonstrations in close proximity to houses of worship.
Follow the Money in the 'Commie Corridor' Congressional Race: Atlantic City Lawyers, Supermarket Titans, and Ed Norton
We cracked the fundraising books on the campaigns of Antonio Reynoso, Julie Won, and Claire Valdez.
Pothole Politics Can't Come Soon Enough to the Hellscape That Is Brooklyn's Broadway
"These are not potholes, they're craters."
Mamdani and the Monarch
The mayor is just the latest in a long, weird history of NYC leaders navigating meet-ups with British royals.
Surprise Pop-Up Collab: Mamdani and Menin Pressure Hochul to Tax the Rich
The frenemy of my frenemy is my frenemy.