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Brooklynites Rally to Save Former Underground Railroad Hub at 227 Duffield St. From Demolition
The street is lined with highrises. Only one three-story building remains today, a reminder of this downtown Brooklyn block’s…
Puerto Rico’s Uprising in Photos
The central demand of protesters in Puerto Rico, who for weeks have taken to the streets calling on the…
Weekly NYC Events Calendar: July 25 to July 31
The Indypendent’s curated events calendar comes out every Wednesday online and once a month in print. Sign-up for our regular e-newsletter and…
Former Gov. David Paterson: de Blasio is ‘Not Part of the Solution’ in Garner Case
“Days of Rage” protests calling for Officer Daniel Pantaleo to be fired continue.
Despite Blackouts, Explosions & Deteriorating Service, Con Ed Wants to Raise Rates
In this op-ed, a member of the NYC Democratic Socialists of America’s Ecosocialist Working Group argues the electric utility is putting investors’ interests over those of the public.
‘Your Luxury Development is Our Displacement’: Ridgewood, Queens Has a Wolf at Its Door
In the latest edition of our Battle for New York series, produced by Awen Films, tenants take on a wealthy developer who threatens to price them out of their neighborhood.
Why de Blasio’s Calls for ‘Due Process’ in Garner Killing are Bogus
In response to the loud chorus of calls for NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo to be fired for killing Eric…
Protesters Marched Through the Rain to Daniel Pantaleo’s Home to Demand Justice for Eric Garner
It’s been five years since Eric Garner uttered his famous last words, “I can’t breathe,” and this city still…
Director Stéphane Brizé Depicts Class Struggle With Dark Realism in ‘At War’
Few films portray working people realistically. One thinks of rare movies such as Hollywood’s Norma Rae, the independent Salt…