A Rikers Sit-in for Rise Up
Protesters mounted a sit-in at the city’s largest jail complex to call for the facility’s closure and an end to police brutality nationwide.
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Bail Reform Call, Amid Tragedy
Mayor de Blasio and other political leaders demanded justice system changes in the wake of the slaying of Police Officer Randolph Holder.
Saying ‘Ja’ to College Beyond NYC
German university officials in Manhattan came to recruit students, offering a lure of free tuition and a valuable experience abroad.
via The Villager
Homeless Man’s Goods Swiped
A 72-year-old man who has lived on a Greenwich Village sidewalk since March, lost his shopping cart filled with clothes, recyclables and other items.
via Sheepshead Bites
Bark and Bite Over a Dog Run
A call to shorten hours at a Brooklyn dog run has gotten under some folks' collars.
A Push to Help Ailing 9/11 Heroes
ACTING QUICKLY: Local politicians are leading efforts to extend the expired Zadroga Act, which provides medical services for Ground Zero workers suffering from illnesses and injuries.
An Intrepid Look at Vietnam
A new exhibit at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum spotlights the WW II-built ship's role during the Vietnam War.
AudioFiles: Hidden in Plain Sight
Our latest podcast explores parts of New York not easily seen – including a subway tunnel that's become a canvas for graffiti artists.