Christopher Robbins appears in the following:
The History of NYC's Trash Problem
Monday, March 28, 2022
Only 10 percent of New York City's trash waiting for pickup is stored in containers, the rest sits in trash bags piled on the street. Why is it done like that?
The Divisiveness of Open Streets
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Some community members in Greenpoint are battling it out over one particularly fraught street closure.
Comparing NY and NJ's Marijuana Legalization Efforts
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
On Wednesday morning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the historic marijuana legalization law that the New York state legislature passed overnight.
The Most Contentious Issues in Albany's Budget Negotiations
Monday, March 29, 2021
Taxing the rich, and COVID relief for renters and undocumented immigrants.
State Lawmakers Want Higher Taxes On The Rich, But Shy Away From Billionaires' Tax
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
State lawmakers want to raise taxes on the wealthy by $7 billion to stop tuition increases, fund transportation and rent assistance, and provide aid to undocumented New Yorkers.
New York City Street Food Vendors Eagerly Anticipate Expansion Of Permits
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The City Council is expected to pass legislation that overhauls New York's street vending economy.
The Latest on Coronavirus and PAUSE in NYC
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Gothamist updates on Covid-19 and PAUSE.
Fact-Checking Mike Bloomberg
Tuesday, March 03, 2020
The Democratic presidential candidate has been forced to defend the policies of the NYPD under his watch on the national stage.
Is Congestion Pricing Happening?
Monday, February 24, 2020
Christopher Robbins, reporter and editor for Gothamist, explains why New York’s ambitious plan to address traffic congestion in Manhattan is delayed (or might not even happen).
This Week in Politics: New Yorkers Head To Iowa
Saturday, February 01, 2020
The first Democratic nominating contest of the 2020 election season takes place Monday.
A New Yorker Takes Center Stage in Iowa
Monday, January 27, 2020
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez returned to Iowa to stump for Senator Bernie Sanders, with just a week to go before that state holds the nation’s first presidential nominating contest.
Shopping Face-to-Face: Wegmans Arrives in Brooklyn
Monday, October 28, 2019
Over 1,000 shoppers showed up at dawn, in the rain, for the opening of the new Brooklyn Wegmans.
What Is Causing the 'Extreme Congestion' at LaGuardia Airport?
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Two weeks ago the roads to the airport were so congested travelers were seen getting out of cars to walk to their gates. Gothamist Editor explains why the traffic has been so bad.
How to Stay Safe While Biking in NYC
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
18 cyclists were killed in traffic this year. Listeners call in to share whether they're biking differently this summer and what they do to stay safe.
This Week's News from Gothamist
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Editors and writers from Gothamist's team join us to explain what stories they’ve been following this week.
The News from Gothamist
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Editors and writers from Gothamist's team join to explain what stories they’ve been following.
Gothamist Update
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Jen Chung, Ben Yakas, & Christopher Robbins on everything from new dog breeds, to e-bikes, to Fyre Festival.
Another Chance to Reform New York's Inane Property Tax System
Thursday, October 18, 2018
New York City's system has been blamed for raising rents, exacerbating income inequality, and even encouraging gentrification. And we've already tried to fix it once.
Gothamist Returns: E-Bikes
Monday, April 30, 2018
A look at the Gothamist relaunch with a kick-off story about the intersection of immigration, street safety, and class as it plays out in enforcement of e-bike laws in NYC.
