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Yes, You Can Buy a Revel Scooter on Facebook Marketplace—But You Probably Shouldn’t

Revel scooters aren't gone forever—if you know where to look.

May 6, 2024

The Mayor’s Office Doesn’t Like City Councilmembers Asking Questions About Top Advisors Accused of Sexual Harassment

What if the City Council is the one doing that alleged harassment? And other links to start your day.

May 6, 2024

Body Cam Footage Shows NYPD Officers Killed Win Rozario in Under Two Minutes: ‘This Was An Execution’

The disturbing videos show police made no effort to deescalate before killing the 19 year old as he was in the midst of a mental-health crisis.

May 3, 2024

‘The State Troopers Charged In’: An Eyewitness Account From Stony Brook Professor Arrested at Raid of SBU Pro-Palestine Encampment

"I’ve done civil disobedience before, but I’ve never seen the police arrest a peaceful group like this. This was like a military formation."

May 3, 2024

‘I Don’t Recall It Coming Up Organically’: NYPD Explains Why They Omitted Fact That Cop Accidentally Fired His Glock During Columbia Raid

"I think we could have talked about it. But I don't, I don't recall it coming up organically in that press conference."

I Covered the Violent Police Raid of Columbia University—For the Village Voice in 1968

At first, it was a peaceful, sometimes whimsical occupation. Then, on April 30, at 2 a.m., the police closed in on the protesters.

NYPD: Oh Yeah, Did We Forget to Say We Fired a Gun at Columbia?

Unparalleled professionalism, victorious Knicks, and more links for your weekend.

We Can’t Afford Public Libraries But Check Out This Sick NYPD Media Production Celebrating the American Flag

The mayor and his police brass are obsessed with a piece of jingoistic propaganda they staged after arresting a bunch of college kids. They’re right to be, it’s awesome.

May 2, 2024

Crackhead Barney Wants to See You at a Protest

Just don’t ask New York City’s foremost living performance artist why she does what she does.

May 2, 2024

It’s Our Birthday! Help Us Celebrate

Wow, two years of Hell Gate.

May 2, 2024