On the Move: Inside the City’s Ambitious Plan to Improve the Bus Service
The roughly one million New Yorkers who ride the bus daily may be looking at a faster (though not yet free) ride.
The Indypendent
New York City
It feels so good to be a New Yorker. But… why now exactly? Why is this our moment?
Koohan Paik-Mander and the Rising Luddite Movement
A conversation with Koohan Paik-Mander about the Summer of Ludd, digital technology, surveillance capitalism, and the military-industrial complex.
Bus Riders Respond to Mayor Mamdani’s Plan to Speed Up Buses Across the City
Zohran Mamdani made the promise of “fast and free buses” one of the centerpieces of his 2025 mayoral campaign.…
NYC’s New Deal Era Public Pools Opened with a Splash 90 Years Ago This Summer
The pools were opened by Mayor Mamdani’s political hero, Fiorello LaGuardia and still serve the city well.
Protesters Allege Hudson River Park Garage Still Allowing ICE Vehicles to Use Space
Community members reported witnessing four suspected ICE vehicles — including one that was involved in an abduction in Corona, Queens last December — parking at Pier 40 one week after ICE’s contract with the garage expired.
Palestine Activists Celebrate Ben-Gvir’s Cancelled U.N. Appearance
Israel’s notorious National Security Minister Itomar Ben-Gvir stayed away from a U.N. policing summit he was scheduled to attend following a flurry of protests.
Queer Liberation March Celebrates Pride Without Cops or Corporate Sponsors
Started in 2019 to celebrate the radical history of the1969 Stonewall uprising, the QLM drew thousands of participants again this year.
For participants, there were as many as seven marathons in seven days, as well as daily guest speakers and discussions afterwards.
Tenants Celebrate Historic Two-Year Rent Freeze
2.4 million NYC tenants will benefit from rent freeze win.