The Hell Gate Podcast

This week, Hell Gate continues to drink from the firehose that is the Eric Adams indictment news cycle. Editors editors Chris, Adlan, Max, and Katie discuss a questionable radio spot, a power couple ties the knot, a series of high-profile City Hall resignations, Governor Hochul's razor-sharp political instincts, bureaucrats seizing the moment, another day in court for the mayor, extortion allegations, divine intervention, and what else but Megalopolis come up in this edition of Hell Gate's Emergency Podcast. (Is it really still an emergency if it never stops? That's a question we'll tackle...next week.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, you might have heard, Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal corruption charges.In addition to providing round-the-clock updates over at the website, Hell Gate's editors found time to hop on the mic to break down the indictment, one of the wildest days in NYC politics history, and also provide a quick update from Eric Adams's Friday arraignment. This is it, the episode it's all been building towards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Brooklyn Monsignor finds himself under federal scrutiny, escalating tensions within the local political scene. A former lawyer-turned-lobbyist shakes up the narrative with his controversial rise. Humorous tales abound, including a culinary priest and a candy mishap at a press conference amidst serious subway shooting discussions. Amidst ongoing investigations, the cultural fabric of Brooklyn and the mayor's administration face intense media scrutiny and swirling rumors, highlighting the complex dance of politics and public trust.

Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, faces a whirlwind of political challenges and controversies. He dives into the chaos of recent resignations and the selection of a new police commissioner, raising questions about accountability within the NYPD. The discussion spans the ongoing federal investigations into potential misconduct among officials, while also highlighting the delicate balance of loyalty in leadership. As he navigates these troubles, Adams reflects on the shifting political landscape ahead of the upcoming mayoral race, revealing vulnerabilities in his administration.

Mayor Eric Adams, embroiled in increasing federal investigations, shares insights alongside NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and Timothy Pearson, a close aide. They discuss the implications of recent FBI raids targeting top officials, revealing power dynamics and potential corruption in city governance. The conversation is peppered with humor as they compare public service records of scandal-linked individuals. Additionally, tensions between the NYPD and media highlight the challenges in maintaining professionalism amid scrutiny, raising questions about accountability as elections approach.

Come we now once again to the end of March, a time of madness, the gathering crescendo of a great tourney, the end of a road upon which many set out, but only a few traverse entire.Since we first published our second annual Hell Gate March Madness Hot Take Bracket earlier this month, the public has been in understandable general uproar. Families have been torn asunder, bar brawls are up an astounding 237%, and Eric Adams was so shaken to his core, he found God (again).The bracket provoked conversation, discussion, takes about the takes, and a metadiscourse about chopped cheese that we're now even sorry we started.But now the takes must battle it out! From these 64 exemplary competitors, only one will win. So we've put together some hot take bracket-ologists, who also happened to author the hot takes, to get to the bottom of the hottest take of all, previewing some of the spiciest match-ups, But now the takes must battle it out! From these 64 exemplary competitors, only one will win. So we've put together some hot take bracket-ologists, who also happened to author the hot takes, to get to the bottom of the hottest take of all, previewing some of the spiciest match-ups, like:If you live within a 15-minute walk of a restaurant, you should not be allowed to order delivery from it (5) vs. You should only be able to order delivery from restaurants within a 15-minute walk from you (12) Andrew Cuomo should be mayor, it's a proper punishment for his misdeeds (7) vs. Bill de Blasio is a catch (10) The Carbone private dining club looks fun and I would appreciate an invitation (7) vs. If you live in an apartment with a dog and it barks for hours every time you leave it alone, your neighbors are not in the wrong for complaining to your landlord (10) If someone on the street asks you for a dollar, and you pull out your wallet and all you have is a $20, you must give them the $20 (5) vs. If you see someone selling candy on the subway, buy some candy (12) Those nut vendors should be banned for false advertising (they're not that good) (2) vs. Clipping your nails on the subway is fine but EATING on the subway is not (15) There should be a thing where on every subway car, one person is algorithmically selected to be able to share their phone screen onto all the video screens in the car (4) vs. If you actually want me to compost, I'm gonna need a City-sponsored coupon booklet or a tax write-off or some other incentive. Until then, my food waste is going in the trash! (13) Flaco should have lived out the rest of his life in a cage the size of a minivan (3) vs. All the animals in the Central Park Zoo should be freed and allowed to roam the streets of New York City, like Flaco (14) The MTA should play piped-in Muzak in subway stations (7) vs. Weed is too strong and New York state should pass a law to make it weaker (10)Who will be victorious? Will we even announce a winner? Possible not! Even so, we felt it was time to bring back the now-irregularly-released Hell Gate Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with part two of our special two-part episode about our new project THE ERIC ADAMS TABLE OF SUCCESS, an interactive website exploring dozens of people who are in the mayor's orbit, their connections to each other, and why it all matters.On part two, a roundtable of Hell Gate writers discuss Eric Adams's connections to the world of nightlife, exactly who does what at City Hall, and his cop friends who know him from way back in the day. Be sure to check out the whole project here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We mark the return of the Hell Gate podcast with a special two-part episode about our new project THE ERIC ADAMS TABLE OF SUCCESS, an interactive website exploring dozens of people who are in the mayor's orbit, their connections to each other, and why it all matters.On part one, a roundtable of Hell Gate writers discuss Eric Adams's connections to the world of business, who's who in his campaign, and who he parties with.Stay tuned for part two coming early next week, and be sure to check out the whole project here.Happy holidays, from Hell Gate! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the Daily News reported a few weeks ago that Whitestone Lanes was closing, it was like a mighty redwood was being chopped down. The Flushing bowling alley has been a neighborhood gathering place since the 1960s, and in the age of upscale bowling joints built for corporate expense accounts, Whitestone is one of those no-frills, all-charm spots that truly are for everyone. So this week, Hell Gate hit the lanes to hear how bowlers feel about the impending loss of one of the last bowling alleys in Queens.Plus: Hell Gate writer-editor Adlan Jackson brings his Leave Your Apartment column to the pod, talking with Screen Slate founder Jon Dieringer about New York's thriving indie film scene and a trashy B-movie you won't want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did what started as Instagram drama around two missing rescue cats spiral into a NYPD and ASPCA raid—and 44 charges of charges of animal neglect—that rocked New York City's cat rescue community? Hell Gate writer-editor Katie Way takes listeners behind the scenes of her recent investigation into animal altruism gone wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.