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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Hell Gate 2026 Annual Report
As Hell Gate roars into its fifth year, let's take a minute to talk about how things are going.
How Did the 'Mangionistas' Get Approved for NYC Press Cards? We Got Their Applications
Each pro-Luigi Mangione activist/content creator was approved by the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment within one day. The clips they submitted were somewhat unconventional.
The New York Times Sure Wanted Kathy Hochul to Say Something About Zohran Mamdani and Antisemitism
The Times ran a story headlined "Hochul’s Advice for Mamdani: Focus on New York City," and outlined their disagreements on Israel. A behind-the-scenes look raises questions about that framing.
Famous Singer/Songwriter to 20,000 Fans at MSG: A NYT Journalist Picked Me Up in His Vintage Car, Kissed Me in the Times Office, But Apparently Had a Girlfriend
Tuesday night's Rosalía show at Madison Square Garden came with a bombshell from Maggie Rogers.
The Journalists at NYC's Largest Local News Print Chain Are Unionizing
Reporters at Schneps Media, which includes amNew York, Queens Courier, and the Brooklyn Paper, say they can’t afford to live on their salaries.
Trust No One in the 'Mangionista' Debate Over Who Is Doing Real Journalism in NYC
Every player in this controversy cannot be entirely trusted. They are all fatally compromised, and extremely annoying.
5 Takeawaÿs From GQ's Jaÿ-Z Interview
And two of them are how great Jaÿ-Z Is.
ProPublica Workers Demand Accountability—From Their Own Bosses
The ProPublica Guild says negotiations for its first union contract have stalled over "basic" worker protections and guidelines over the use of AI.
Hell Gate 2025 Annual Report
As Hell Gate enters our fourth year, here’s how things are going. (Spoiler: Very nicely.)