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There's been a lot of talk about the Nuzzi / Lizza / RFK Jr. business.
But there's an angle no one has considered.
If you're interested in journalism drama, in the power of narrative to shape perception, or in the very nature of identity, READ THIS:
But there's an angle no one has considered.
If you're interested in journalism drama, in the power of narrative to shape perception, or in the very nature of identity, READ THIS:
The Only Olivia Nuzzi-RFK Jr. Take You Need to Read
Your group chat isn’t talking about this part of it—but they should be.
hellgatenyc.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
There's been a lot of talk about the Nuzzi / Lizza / RFK Jr. business.
But there's an angle no one has considered.
If you're interested in journalism drama, in the power of narrative to shape perception, or in the very nature of identity, READ THIS:
But there's an angle no one has considered.
If you're interested in journalism drama, in the power of narrative to shape perception, or in the very nature of identity, READ THIS:
This week’s $20 Dinner brings Hell Gate’s hungriest correspondent back to Steinway Street!
Steinway Street's Cairo Feteer Does Cheesy, Flaky Feteer—and Fiery Beef Liver
The tender dough bundled around sausage, cheese and vegetables is phenomenal, and the liver may be even better.
hellgatenyc.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This week’s $20 Dinner brings Hell Gate’s hungriest correspondent back to Steinway Street!
"The things that matter to this analysis and the reason we have water quality standards to protect the public's health—none of that has changed."
Environmental groups are stepping up to stop a fossil fuel pipeline that will run through New York's harbor.
Environmental groups are stepping up to stop a fossil fuel pipeline that will run through New York's harbor.
Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Hochul's Revival of Thrice-Rejected Gas Pipeline
"The things that matter to this analysis and the reason we have water quality standards to protect the public's health—none of that has changed."
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November 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"The things that matter to this analysis and the reason we have water quality standards to protect the public's health—none of that has changed."
Environmental groups are stepping up to stop a fossil fuel pipeline that will run through New York's harbor.
Environmental groups are stepping up to stop a fossil fuel pipeline that will run through New York's harbor.
@ritchietorres.bsky.social Leaned Right. Will That Cost Him His Seat in Congress?
@erinmdurkin.bsky.social on how Torres went from a progressive darling to a progressive target.
@erinmdurkin.bsky.social on how Torres went from a progressive darling to a progressive target.
Ritchie Torres Leaned Right. Will That Cost Him His Seat in Congress?
How the Bronx congressmember has gone from progressive darling to progressive target.
hellgatenyc.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
@ritchietorres.bsky.social Leaned Right. Will That Cost Him His Seat in Congress?
@erinmdurkin.bsky.social on how Torres went from a progressive darling to a progressive target.
@erinmdurkin.bsky.social on how Torres went from a progressive darling to a progressive target.
The Elizabeth Street Garden Won. Or Did It?
A legal challenge to Mayor Eric Adams's decision to turn the garden into parkland raises the question: Can he actually do that?
A legal challenge to Mayor Eric Adams's decision to turn the garden into parkland raises the question: Can he actually do that?
The Elizabeth Street Garden Won. Or Did It?
A legal challenge to Mayor Eric Adams's decision to turn the garden into parkland raises the question: Can he actually do that?
hellgatenyc.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Elizabeth Street Garden Won. Or Did It?
A legal challenge to Mayor Eric Adams's decision to turn the garden into parkland raises the question: Can he actually do that?
A legal challenge to Mayor Eric Adams's decision to turn the garden into parkland raises the question: Can he actually do that?
Taxpayer-funded work hours. Campaigning. Who's to say where one begins and the other ends?
How Eric Adams's press shop blurred the lines between City Hall and his reelection campaign.
Only at the TABLE OF SUCCESS: THE LAST SUPPER
How Eric Adams's press shop blurred the lines between City Hall and his reelection campaign.
Only at the TABLE OF SUCCESS: THE LAST SUPPER
How Eric Adams's Press Shop Blurred the Lines Between City Hall and His Reelection Campaign
Taxpayer-funded work hours. Campaigning. Who's to say where one begins and the other ends?
hellgatenyc.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Taxpayer-funded work hours. Campaigning. Who's to say where one begins and the other ends?
How Eric Adams's press shop blurred the lines between City Hall and his reelection campaign.
Only at the TABLE OF SUCCESS: THE LAST SUPPER
How Eric Adams's press shop blurred the lines between City Hall and his reelection campaign.
Only at the TABLE OF SUCCESS: THE LAST SUPPER
ONLY AT THE TABLE OF SUCCESS: THE LAST SUPPER, our fully updated guide to Eric Adams's inner circle.
How handball led to political hardball for Eric Adams's ex-girlfriend Jasmine Ray.
How handball led to political hardball for Eric Adams's ex-girlfriend Jasmine Ray.
How Handball Led to Political Hardball for Eric Adams's Ex-Girlfriend Jasmine Ray
Adams’s girlfriend when he was Brooklyn borough president, he appointed her his sports czar, a newly created position with a $160,000 salary. She then wrote a book about their relationship.
hellgatenyc.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
ONLY AT THE TABLE OF SUCCESS: THE LAST SUPPER, our fully updated guide to Eric Adams's inner circle.
How handball led to political hardball for Eric Adams's ex-girlfriend Jasmine Ray.
How handball led to political hardball for Eric Adams's ex-girlfriend Jasmine Ray.
David Paterson sure can't pick ‘em.
The former governor, head of the state Democratic party, MTA board member, casino executive, radio host, etc. was all over this year's mayoral election...zooming from one failed candidate to another and back again.
The former governor, head of the state Democratic party, MTA board member, casino executive, radio host, etc. was all over this year's mayoral election...zooming from one failed candidate to another and back again.
David Paterson Sure Can't Pick ‘Em
The former governor ping-ponged between candidates this mayoral election...and all of them lost.
hellgatenyc.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
David Paterson sure can't pick ‘em.
The former governor, head of the state Democratic party, MTA board member, casino executive, radio host, etc. was all over this year's mayoral election...zooming from one failed candidate to another and back again.
The former governor, head of the state Democratic party, MTA board member, casino executive, radio host, etc. was all over this year's mayoral election...zooming from one failed candidate to another and back again.
Meet another new member of the Table of Success: Rabbi Moishe Indig.
The ultra-connected Hasidic community leader who loves to play host to powerful New Yorkers—and kingmaker come election season.
Foe of bike lanes, friend to all.
The ultra-connected Hasidic community leader who loves to play host to powerful New Yorkers—and kingmaker come election season.
Foe of bike lanes, friend to all.
Meet Moishe Indig, the Rabbi Who's Friends With Everyone Who Matters in NYC Politics
The ultra-connected Hasidic community leader who loves to play host to powerful New Yorkers—and kingmaker come election season.
hellgatenyc.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Meet another new member of the Table of Success: Rabbi Moishe Indig.
The ultra-connected Hasidic community leader who loves to play host to powerful New Yorkers—and kingmaker come election season.
Foe of bike lanes, friend to all.
The ultra-connected Hasidic community leader who loves to play host to powerful New Yorkers—and kingmaker come election season.
Foe of bike lanes, friend to all.
The commissioner has branded herself as a “competent” top cop with Eric Adams's seal of approval, rooting out the (alleged) grifters and (alleged) predators that the mayor himself installed.
Jessica Tisch Has Earned Her Seat at Eric Adams's Table of Success
The commissioner is a “competent” top cop with bottomless pockets—and an eye trained on Gracie Mansion?
hellgatenyc.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The commissioner has branded herself as a “competent” top cop with Eric Adams's seal of approval, rooting out the (alleged) grifters and (alleged) predators that the mayor himself installed.
How Randy Mastro Killed the Kehlani Summerstage Concert—And a Whole Lot More
With Mayor Adams thinking about his next act, the former first deputy mayor to Rudy Giuliani is now "guiding every conceivable aspect of this administration."
With Mayor Adams thinking about his next act, the former first deputy mayor to Rudy Giuliani is now "guiding every conceivable aspect of this administration."
How Randy Mastro Killed the Kehlani SummerStage Concert—And a Whole Lot More
With Mayor Adams thinking about his next act, the former first deputy mayor to Rudy Giuliani is now "guiding every conceivable aspect of this administration."
hellgatenyc.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
How Randy Mastro Killed the Kehlani Summerstage Concert—And a Whole Lot More
With Mayor Adams thinking about his next act, the former first deputy mayor to Rudy Giuliani is now "guiding every conceivable aspect of this administration."
With Mayor Adams thinking about his next act, the former first deputy mayor to Rudy Giuliani is now "guiding every conceivable aspect of this administration."
Who is Eric Adams?
After a single, tumultuous term as mayor, we're not much closer to definitively answering that question.
After a single, tumultuous term as mayor, we're not much closer to definitively answering that question.
What Was the Adams Mayoralty?
Hell Gate launches an all-new, updated, refreshed, final FINAL version of the Table of Success. Welcome to The Last Supper.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Who is Eric Adams?
After a single, tumultuous term as mayor, we're not much closer to definitively answering that question.
After a single, tumultuous term as mayor, we're not much closer to definitively answering that question.
Join us for one final meal at Hell Gate's Eric Adams Table of Success. As the Eric Adams era reaches its conclusion, we're gathering everyone who's made it to the bitter end.
You can make your haters your waiters, but you can't escape…The Last Supper.
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You can make your haters your waiters, but you can't escape…The Last Supper.
tableofsuccess.hellgatenyc.com
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Who is Eric Adams? After a single, tumultuous term as mayor, we’re not much closer to definitively answering that question. At various points and to various people over the last four years, the mayor…
tableofsuccess.hellgatenyc.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Join us for one final meal at Hell Gate's Eric Adams Table of Success. As the Eric Adams era reaches its conclusion, we're gathering everyone who's made it to the bitter end.
You can make your haters your waiters, but you can't escape…The Last Supper.
tableofsuccess.hellgatenyc.com
You can make your haters your waiters, but you can't escape…The Last Supper.
tableofsuccess.hellgatenyc.com
Morning Spew for Night Owls—While this all looks and feels very messy for NYC-DSA, it certainly beats the current system where almost everything is done behind closed doors & the only choice Democratic voters are given are to either get in line or zone the fuck out.
Will NYC-DSA Back Chi Ossé?
It's primary mania in NYC! And other links to start your day.
hellgatenyc.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Morning Spew for Night Owls—While this all looks and feels very messy for NYC-DSA, it certainly beats the current system where almost everything is done behind closed doors & the only choice Democratic voters are given are to either get in line or zone the fuck out.
Here it is—
On the new HELL GATE PODCAST, we react to today's wild scene in the Oval Office....but not before taking apart Mamdani's rollbacks on his criminal justice platform.
That's just how we roll at Hell Gate, we simply cannot help it.
Listen up!
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On the new HELL GATE PODCAST, we react to today's wild scene in the Oval Office....but not before taking apart Mamdani's rollbacks on his criminal justice platform.
That's just how we roll at Hell Gate, we simply cannot help it.
Listen up!
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You Can Call The President a Fascist, He Says It’s OK
Podcast Episode · The Hell Gate Podcast · 11/22/2025 · 46m
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November 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Here it is—
On the new HELL GATE PODCAST, we react to today's wild scene in the Oval Office....but not before taking apart Mamdani's rollbacks on his criminal justice platform.
That's just how we roll at Hell Gate, we simply cannot help it.
Listen up!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/y...
On the new HELL GATE PODCAST, we react to today's wild scene in the Oval Office....but not before taking apart Mamdani's rollbacks on his criminal justice platform.
That's just how we roll at Hell Gate, we simply cannot help it.
Listen up!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/y...
Don't worry—this week's podcast includes special live reax to whatever just happened. Look out for it later tonight.
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Wow, President Trump Fucking LOVES This Mamdani Guy
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hellgatenyc.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Don't worry—this week's podcast includes special live reax to whatever just happened. Look out for it later tonight.
hellgatenyc.com/trump-and-ma...
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Nothing can possibly do justice to the incredible body language on display here—Mamdani's rigid spine, his hands clasped tightly to prevent them from punching a hole in the Oval Office window and jumping out of it, Trump repeatedly touching Mamdani's arm, smiling at him like the son he's never had.
Wow, President Trump Fucking LOVES This Mamdani Guy
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hellgatenyc.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Nothing can possibly do justice to the incredible body language on display here—Mamdani's rigid spine, his hands clasped tightly to prevent them from punching a hole in the Oval Office window and jumping out of it, Trump repeatedly touching Mamdani's arm, smiling at him like the son he's never had.
The new home of the Studio Museum in Harlem is well worth your time, and your money—$16 for an adult ticket, though the museum is free to visit on Sundays.
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The Newly Reopened Studio Museum in Harlem Is Shockingly Huge and Shockingly Accessible
Co-curator Connie Choi discussed how the reopened institution will support Black Harlemites for generations to come.
hellgatenyc.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The new home of the Studio Museum in Harlem is well worth your time, and your money—$16 for an adult ticket, though the museum is free to visit on Sundays.
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How did Dr. Phil of all people end up on the Table of Success??? By worming his way into the upper echelons of the NYPD and setting up meetings between them and Trump "border czar" Tom Homan.
Read all about it at Hell Gate's Table of Success: The Last Supper!!
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Read all about it at Hell Gate's Table of Success: The Last Supper!!
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November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
How did Dr. Phil of all people end up on the Table of Success??? By worming his way into the upper echelons of the NYPD and setting up meetings between them and Trump "border czar" Tom Homan.
Read all about it at Hell Gate's Table of Success: The Last Supper!!
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Read all about it at Hell Gate's Table of Success: The Last Supper!!
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November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Mayor Adams's DOT and the City Council Speaker Are Trying to Gut the Universal Daylighting Legislation
@erinmdurkin.bsky.social has the story
@erinmdurkin.bsky.social has the story
Mayor Adams's DOT and the City Council Speaker Are Trying to Gut the Universal Daylighting Legislation
With six weeks left before the end of the year, proponents of the original bill are fighting to pass something that doesn't just maintain the status quo.
hellgatenyc.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Mayor Adams's DOT and the City Council Speaker Are Trying to Gut the Universal Daylighting Legislation
@erinmdurkin.bsky.social has the story
@erinmdurkin.bsky.social has the story
While this all looks and feels very messy for NYC-DSA, it certainly beats the current system where almost everything is done behind closed doors at the behest of consultants & the only choice Democratic voters are given are to either get in line or zone the fuck out.
hellgatenyc.com/will-nyc-dsa...
hellgatenyc.com/will-nyc-dsa...
Will NYC-DSA Back Chi Ossé?
It's primary mania in NYC! And other links to start your day.
hellgatenyc.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
While this all looks and feels very messy for NYC-DSA, it certainly beats the current system where almost everything is done behind closed doors at the behest of consultants & the only choice Democratic voters are given are to either get in line or zone the fuck out.
hellgatenyc.com/will-nyc-dsa...
hellgatenyc.com/will-nyc-dsa...
Morning Spew for Night Owls—New mayor, new... sheds? Plus: The DSA, Chi Ossé, and more links for your Thursday.
Better Off Shed
The City tries to remedy an eyesore. Plus: The DSA, Chi Ossé, and more news for your Thursday.
hellgatenyc.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Morning Spew for Night Owls—New mayor, new... sheds? Plus: The DSA, Chi Ossé, and more links for your Thursday.
Taxpayer-funded work hours. Campaigning. Who's to say where one begins and the other ends?
How Eric Adams's press shop blurred the lines between City Hall and his reelection campaign.
Only at the TABLE OF SUCCESS: THE LAST SUPPER
hellgatenyc.com/table-of-suc...
How Eric Adams's press shop blurred the lines between City Hall and his reelection campaign.
Only at the TABLE OF SUCCESS: THE LAST SUPPER
hellgatenyc.com/table-of-suc...
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Taxpayer-funded work hours. Campaigning. Who's to say where one begins and the other ends?
How Eric Adams's press shop blurred the lines between City Hall and his reelection campaign.
Only at the TABLE OF SUCCESS: THE LAST SUPPER
hellgatenyc.com/table-of-suc...
How Eric Adams's press shop blurred the lines between City Hall and his reelection campaign.
Only at the TABLE OF SUCCESS: THE LAST SUPPER
hellgatenyc.com/table-of-suc...
Mamdani Suddenly Can't Give a Straight Answer On His NYPD Promises
After NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch agreed to work in his administration, the mayor-elect has gotten cagey on disbanding the SRG, scrapping the gang database, and giving the CCRB the final say in police discipline.
After NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch agreed to work in his administration, the mayor-elect has gotten cagey on disbanding the SRG, scrapping the gang database, and giving the CCRB the final say in police discipline.
Mamdani Suddenly Can't Give a Straight Answer On His NYPD Promises
After NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch agreed to work in his administration, the mayor-elect has gotten cagey on disbanding the SRG, scrapping the gang database, and giving the CCRB the final say in po...
hellgatenyc.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Mamdani Suddenly Can't Give a Straight Answer On His NYPD Promises
After NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch agreed to work in his administration, the mayor-elect has gotten cagey on disbanding the SRG, scrapping the gang database, and giving the CCRB the final say in police discipline.
After NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch agreed to work in his administration, the mayor-elect has gotten cagey on disbanding the SRG, scrapping the gang database, and giving the CCRB the final say in police discipline.