In a speech at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV called for imprisoned journalists to be released, and spoke about the "precious gift of free speech and the press." Leo also urged the press to "never give in to mediocrity." We're trying our best!
The feds have arrested Newark Mayor Ras Baraka outside an ICE detention center.
A federal judge has ordered Trump's DOJ to release a tranche of documents related to Eric Adams's corruption case by 5 p.m. today. Also: Adams is meeting with President Trump at 3 p.m. Coincidence?
In Randy Mastro's New York City, there will be no Pride concerts at Central Park if you support Palestine.
Columbia graduate student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was kidnapped by ICE during the final stages of his citizenship interview, has been freed on a federal judge's order.
Inarguably iconic grifter George Santos has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison. Was it all worth it?
Inarguably iconic grifter George Santos has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison. Was it all worth it?
Stop us if you've heard this one before: Two "retired and unfiltered" NYPD officers and the socialist mayoral candidate walk into a podcast studio...
Yep: Bill de Blasio still has the worst political instincts.
It wasn't just his housing plan: Andrew Cuomo used ChatGPT on his other policy proposals.
Governor Hochul on why she’s holding the budget hostage to sweeping criminal justice reform rollbacks: “These are things that I have to put in my budget because they were not going to happen in the normal course of events.”
Eric Adams: "We have Republicans, Democrats, independents, right-to-lifers. That is the greatness of the city."
Eric Adams was thiiiiis close to having a normal press conference. And yet!
"At one point, [Cuomo] said, he wrote down his sins on a piece of paper and tossed it into the waters off the Hamptons, where he was staying with his sister."
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Columbia University rolled over and showed the Trump administration its belly.
Andrew Cuomo told the 504 Democratic Club, "I don't need a title. I don't need any of this stuff. Matter of fact, 'governor' versus 'mayor,' I think 'governor's' a better title. But anyway, I want to make a difference." (He didn't get the endorsement.)
Mayor Adams at a town hall in the Rockaways: "There's a real history for me. I had a shorty that lived out here...Love is blind...Taking that long, long A train."
Not a single one of the 3,500 New Yorkers caught up in the Adams administration's homeless sweeps from January to September last year were placed in supportive or permanent housing.
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo's mayoral treasurer is a Long Island Republican who worked on an anti-trans campaign.
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo refused to answer questions about ICE arresting Mahmoud Khalil. Mayor Eric Adams said, nonsensically, "If he has a gun he needs to go."
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo refused to answer questions about ICE arresting Mahmoud Khalil.
After we reported that PBS had removed LGBTQ teaching resources from its website in response to President Trump's executive orders, NYC Public Schools decided to host them.
New Haven, Connecticut, has been visited by a baby seal. Where is our baby seal?
Ordered to drop the charges against Eric Adams, the federal prosecutor for Manhattan quit Thursday.
Congestion pricing helps yellow cabs. Remember those?
Nothing to worry about, we’re just shutting down the city’s poultry markets after several of them were found to be incubating bird flu.
Earl 'The Pearl' vs. 'The Ghost' is the historic billiards match we've all been waiting for.
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Sometimes your tummy hurts so much you just gotta stay home for a few days with your friends (chief financial backers).
It's totally legitimate to hold back any and all criticism of the person you're desperately seeking a pardon from.
Congestion pricing has made converts of us all (even diner owners).
The Foodgod himself has entered the Hell Gate congestion pricing chat.
"This is what it's all about right here: mommy and the country," Mayor Eric Adams told NYPD cadets at a graduation ceremony at MSG, as he held an American flag and embraced the mother of a cadet.
Congestion pricing is live. Will it increase the cost of your Manhattan meal? We crunched some numbers.
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We're a little sleepy today.
What are you doing TONIGHT? If your answer isn't "going to the Hell Gate holiday party at Sugar Hill Disco," it's time to change that.
What are you doing on December 5? If your answer isn't "going to the Hell Gate holiday party at Sugar Hill Disco," it's time to change that.
Watch Governor Hochul and a New York Post reporter argue over who hates congestion pricing more.
The Speaker of the State Assembly is wearing a Boston Celtics T-shirt.
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Sorry, Associated Press, home runs are in fact, "dingers."
Very important update: The Bed-Stuy Aquarium will be back soon.
Hey look, we're "swashbuckling."
Eric Adams has been indicted for crimes against baseball.
It happened: Eric Adams indicted. There has never been a better time to brush up on his circle of associates at the Table of Success.
New York City is the most congested city on the planet, and NYC drivers spend more than 100 hours every year stuck in traffic. Read more in this State Senate report.
Columbia University now has literal Pinkertons on campus? Yes, the university confirmed to Hell Gate, they’re there “to add capacity to our public safety team.” But rest easy, they’re not armed and they’re not there “in any investigative capacity.” Ah, ok.
The beautiful jersey-barrier-protected bike lane through the 1st Avenue tunnel is not quite done yet, it kind of just ends midway through the tunnel, so like, be careful!
If you're a close associate of Eric Adams, today might be a great day to make sure you have solid legal counsel.
If you're a high-ranking government official just trying to get some delicious "Nanjing-style salted ducks" sent to your beloved parents, the Feds Watching.
Do YOU have audio of Eric Adams talking about his ability to "sexualize and stay focused"? We'd love to hear it!
To truly understand Bryant Park, you must wrestle with its large frog (which has an eagle coming out of its rear end).
Street Leather is NYC's hottest new zine (about rats).
"Switzerland was known not only for its neutrality but its equity." — Mayor Adams at a flag-raising for Switzerland on Thursday.
It's summer in NYC. Here's where to eat at the beach!
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How a reactionary Brooklyn councilmember became a crime fighter biter.
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