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Massive Evidence Storage Facility Fire Sheds Light on Sloppy NYPD Practices
The NYPD maintains poor storage practices because there is no law stopping them from doing so.
How to Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Manhattan’s Chinatown
The Year of the Rabbit Begins on January 22. Celebrations will continue for two weeks.
How an Eight-Year-Old’s Question Led to a Children’s Book on Homelessness
Kursid Kids is a beautiful fantasy about the elimination of poverty.
Students Walk Out of Class in Protest of Mayor Adams’ Education Budget Cuts
Fifteen students from different public schools around the city walked out of class on Thursday and protested at City Hall hours before the 2024 preliminary budget meeting.
Film: Nine Overlooked Groundbreakers by Female Directors
These classics never received the recognition they deserved.
Time to Scrap the Useless Civilian Complaint Review Board
The NYPD Doesn’t Take It Seriously. Neither Should We.
Protesters Gather in Union Square to Denounce Brazilian Far-right Coup Attempt
“Let’s defend Lula’s presidency on the streets. It’s the people as one, out with the right-wing coup,” said one speaker.
Our Top Stories of 2022 – 52 Reasons to Support The Indy
Check out 52 of The Indypendent’s best articles from 2022 — one for each week of the year —…
Op-Ed: More Control, Less Rent
Tenants deserve far more control of their housing. In the face of attacks on the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, our demands go beyond the protection of rent stabilization.
Eight Things You Should Know About Roberto Clemente on the 50th Anniversary of His Tragic Death
The fascinating story of a baseball superstar who is now remembered as much for his off-the-field activism.