Christopher Robbins
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Past articles by Christopher:
NYPD Arrests and Jails Cyclist For Fixing Driver's Illegally Obscured License Plate
Meanwhile, the police let the driver off without a summons. → Read More
There Can Never Be Enough Cops in the Subway
No amount of police can ever stem the "perception" of subway crime. → Read More
Newly Released Data Shows 1 Out Of Every 9 NYPD Officers Has A Confirmed Record Of Misconduct
A newly released database of NYPD disciplinary records shows that many officers receive little if any discipline for confirmed accounts of police misconduct. → Read More
Pandemic Journal
Dispatches on the coronavirus outbreak from Joshua Hunt in Busan, Anna Badkhen in Lalibela, Lauren Groff in Gainesville, Christopher Robbins in New York, Elisa Gabbert in Denver, Ian Jack in London, Vanessa Barbara in São Paolo, Rachel Pearson in San Antonio, A.E. Stallings in Athens, Simon Callow in London, Mark Gevisser in Cape Town, Sarah Manguso in Los Angeles, Ruth Margalit in Tel Aviv,… → Read More
Cuomo's Focus On Subway Homelessness Ignores Root Causes Of Crisis He Helped Create, Advocates Say
"Governor Cuomo could be doing much more to help the soaring number of homeless people in New York City, according to elected officials and advocates." → Read More
Floating Digital Billboard Reminds NYC To 'NEVER FORGET' Before It Shows Some More Beer Ads
Governor Andrew Cuomo called the billboards a "nuisance that blight our shores and distract from the great natural beauty of our waterways" when he signed a law banning them from operating last month. → Read More
Parks Department Will Not Destroy 'Epicenter Of NYC Skateboard Culture' At Tompkins Square Park
The popular skateboarding spot was in jeopardy. → Read More
More And More People Winding Up In NYC Jails For Technical Parole Violations
The number of New Yorkers sent to City jails on technical parole violations is rising. → Read More
How Gramercy Park Became A Private Playground For NYC's Elite
An investigation by Gothamist and WNYC suggests that the sweetheart deal that locks most New Yorkers out of Gramercy Park should be revisited. → Read More
Robert Caro Wonders What New York Is Going To Become:
Caro talks about how the NYPL helped him during a dark period, why the decisions Robert Moses made are still gridlocking New York, and what he misses most about being a newspaper reporter. → Read More
Brace For The "Fastest Internet You've Ever Seen" At These Free Sidewalk Kiosks:
Here's everything you need to know about NYC's fast new free sidewalk Internet kiosks. → Read More
Your First Monday Subway Commute Of 2016 Is So 2015:
Welcome back. → Read More
Citi Bike Logged 10 Million Rides In 2015:
The rider who took the 10 millionth trip at 1:08 p.m. yesterday received four free year-long memberships, one for him or her self, and three for friends. → Read More
Ray Kelly Is A Greedy Liar:
The city's longest-serving police commissioner is exploiting the fears of New Yorkers for money and vanity. → Read More
Woman Who Slashed A Train Riders Turns Herself In:
Merci Chrisette is charged with felony assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and reckless endangerment. → Read More
The Most Infuriating NYC Real Estate Horror Stories Of 2015:
Here are the most appalling real estate-related stories from 2015 that embody the spirit of attempting to play this endless game of chicken. → Read More
NYC's First Free Wi-Fi Kiosk Is Now Installed In The East Village:
The kiosks will have a range of 150 feet and gigabit internet speeds. → Read More
The Best Of Gothamist, 2015:
Here are 19 stories we published in 2015 that deftly executed our humble mission to inform, amuse, and give voice to those who lack power. → Read More
MTA Bus Driver Arrested For Killing Pedestrian In Brooklyn Crosswalk:
At least seven MTA bus drivers have been arrested under the Right of Way Law since it was signed last summer. → Read More
Bay Ridge Muslims Vs. The Trump Effect:
"When you speak to a Muslim guy, an Arab guy, don't label him, try to see who he is." → Read More