Brad Vs. Dan Is Back
And more links to start your week.
Morning Spew for Night Owls—After the U.S. Supreme Court squashed redistricting efforts last week, the gloves are back on in the battle between former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and incumbent Dan Goldman for the NY-10 congressional seat.
10.03.2026 01:48
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One of the genuinely beautiful things about local journalism taken seriously is that it gives you daily views into things that people love about this city that are different from the things you already love about the city
10.03.2026 00:51
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Behold NYC's First-Ever Trumpeter Swan
A member of the once-near-extinct species has taken up residence in the East River. But why?
Brooklyn has been graced with the appearance of a swan so rare that experts say there have been no recorded sightings of the bird in New York City—until now.
09.03.2026 20:13
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As of today almost all vendors in New York City will no longer have to worry about being given a criminal record for simply vending.
hellgatenyc.com/free-the-ven...
09.03.2026 19:53
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On this week’s Hell Gate Podcast, among other topics, we discussed the wild super speeder who racked up over $60k in tickets last year. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
09.03.2026 15:10
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Brad Vs. Dan Is Back
And more links to start your week.
After the U.S. Supreme Court squashed redistricting efforts last week, the gloves are back on in the battle between former NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and incumbent Dan Goldman for the NY-10 congressional seat.
hellgatenyc.com/lander-v-gol...
09.03.2026 13:39
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The Sound of 62 Percent of New York City Voters Chanting 'Tax the Rich'
Maybe we’re going to tax the rich? And why did the NYPD commissioner hang out with someone who repeatedly demeans Muslims and Black women?
NEW MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS NEWSLETTER
Maybe we’re going to tax the rich????
And why did the NYPD commissioner hang out with someone who repeatedly demeans Muslims and Black women???
Some answers contained within!
08.03.2026 21:44
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Get Gorgeous Tacos and Homemade Yogurt (!) at Woodhaven's Chipilo
The yogurt cart under the elevated J line is now a permanent fixture where you can indulge in a full-on feast.
Daniel Naba Rimales spent years setting up a cart under the elevated J train line in Woodhaven to sell his shockingly-good homemade yogurt. Now, Chipilo, the taco (and yogurt) stand, is a permanent fixture.
08.03.2026 15:10
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Mamdani's DOT Won't Commit to Building Legally Mandated Amount of Bus and Bike Lanes
Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn said he was "confident" he'd do better than the Adams-era DOT, but that's not saying much.
New York City law has required the DOT to build 150 miles of protected bus lanes and 250 miles of protected bike lanes over five years, a goal that has not been close to being met in previous years.
Mayor Mamdani's DOT won't commit to meeting it either.
07.03.2026 20:06
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Judge Rules Columbia's Expulsions of Pro-Palestine Protesters Were Illegal
The judge tossed out Columbia’s disciplinary actions against 22 students accused of occupying Hamilton Hall in 2024.
A New York judge has tossed out Columbia University's unprecedentedly harsh discipline against students accused of occupying Hamilton Hall during the 2024 Gaza protests, calling it arbitrary and capricious:
07.03.2026 16:31
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Roaches in Baby Bottles, Dead Mice in Sheets, an Eviction Case: Life Raising a Baby in a Pinnacle Apartment
The Union of Pinnacle Tenants says it wants the City's help in getting Pinnacle eviction cases thrown out, as the slumlord sells 93 of its buildings in April.
A young couple with a 10-month-old child are facing eviction from their dilapidated Crown Heights apartment owned by Pinnacle Group—the corporate slumlord that Mayor Mamdani promised to hold accountable on his first day in office.
07.03.2026 15:15
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New Colossus Rules Over the Lower East Side This Weekend
Plus more links for your weekend.
Morning Spew for Night Owls—The New Colossus is back in town:
07.03.2026 02:09
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Psycho Speeders, Qu'est-ce Que c'est?
Podcast Episode · The Hell Gate Podcast · March 6 · 32m
NEW EPISODE OF THE HELL GATE PODCAST
Psycho speeders, Funk Flex giving us advice, oh shit we might actually tax the rich, bad bad bad landlords, and a recommendation to go check out this weekend's NEW COLOSSUS FESTIVAL.
All contained therein. LISTEN UP!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
06.03.2026 23:53
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Hell Gate Is Leaning in to AI and Prediction Markets, What Could Go Wrong?
What even is journalism, though, really, when you think about it? It's nothing.
It's important to continue to innovate and over at @hellgatenyc.com we take that to heart.
A.I. is here and it's going to change EVERYTHING.
Also gambling is here and it's going to change EVERYTHING.
Also, some other shit is here and you're fired.
hellgatenyc.com/hell-gate-a-...
06.03.2026 23:20
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Hell Gate Is Leaning in to A.I. and Prediction Markets, What Could Go Wrong?
What even is journalism, though, really, when you think about it? It's nothing.
Here's an update from senior Hell Gate leadership on some exciting new initiatives to leverage technology and prediction markets to enhance our local journalism:
hellgatenyc.com/hell-gate-a-...
06.03.2026 20:39
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The Bronx Biennial's Curators Want You to Take in the Boogie Down
Orchids, Indian and Dominican food, and more recommendations for things to do.
LEAVE YOUR APARTMENT is Hell Gate's nightlife recommendation column.
This time: Orchids, Indian and Dominican food, and the sprawling world of New York fine art.
hellgatenyc.com/the-bronx-bi...
06.03.2026 18:53
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On this week's Hell Gate Podcast, among other things, the team discussed why everyone is losing their minds over The Great NYPD Snowball Fight Discourse of 2026. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
06.03.2026 16:17
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Yep, the NYPD Is Still Obsessed With Snowballs
And more news for your Thursday.
Morning Spew for Night Owls—On Wednesday morning, 18-year-old East Harlem resident Eric Wilson Jr. turned himself in at his local precinct, and was arraigned on misdemeanor charges of obstructing government administration and harassment in the second degree.
06.03.2026 02:02
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NEW MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS NEWSLETTER
Maybe we’re going to tax the rich????
And why did the NYPD commissioner hang out with someone who repeatedly demeans Muslims and Black women???
Some answers contained within!
hellgatenyc.com/tax-the-rich...
05.03.2026 22:20
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On this week's Hell Gate Podcast, among other things, the team broke down the various aspects of the Great NYPD Snowball Fight Discourse of 2026. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
05.03.2026 16:11
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Yep, the NYPD Is Still Obsessed With Snowballs
And more news for your Thursday.
On Wednesday morning, 18-year-old East Harlem resident Eric Wilson Jr. turned himself in at his local precinct, and was arraigned yesterday on misdemeanor charges of obstructing government administration and harassment in the second degree.
hellgatenyc.com/nypd-arrests...
05.03.2026 14:38
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On this week's Hell Gate Podcast, the team broke down what went on with ICE detaining a Columbia University student last week. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
04.03.2026 16:04
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