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Demonstrators boycott Chinatown museum to protest new mega jail

Protesters picketed outside of the Museum of Chinese in America to rally behind MOCA 8 — a group who was ticketed for noise violations — on Sunday, Oct. 2.
Michaela Seah, Contributing Writer October 4, 2022

Dozens of protesters picketed in front of the Museum of Chinese in America in Chinatown on Sunday, Oct. 2, in support of the MOCA 8, a group of protesters who have been given...

A woman holds a sign demanding the closure of the Rikers Island jail. Activists are criticizing the rising death toll and inhumane living conditions, and New York City has pledged to close Rikers Island in 2027. (Photo by Sam Clegg)

Opinion: Close Rikers now

Amid an alarming rise in suicides, neglect and unlivable conditions, it is incumbent upon Mayor Bill de Blasio to shut down Rikers Island jail complex and stop wasting taxpayer money on pointless reforms.
Asha Ramachandran, Opinion Editor September 30, 2021

After touring Rikers Island on Monday, Sept. 27, Mayor Bill de Blasio noted the city’s progress in improving the jail. However, he failed to mention the deadly overcrowding,...

Turnstile Stops Disproportionately Affect Minorities

Turnstile Stops Disproportionately Affect Minorities

Bix Willis Komita Moussa, Contributing Writer February 26, 2018
The NYPD believes that arresting turnstile jumpers allows for the capture of greater criminals, however, the District Attorney's decision to reduce the consequences of turnstile jumping aids low-income and minority residents, for whom the consequences of jail time and an arrest record can be catastrophic.
NYU’s Broome Residential College, where a student was locked in their laundry room overnight. (Julia Moses)

Poverty Prison

Laura Rubio, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
Broome Residential College students work with the Bronx Freedom Fund to ensure people can be bailed out of jail. As a part of the Dollar Bail Brigade, NYU students can be on call to pay the dollar fee to get someone released.
The famous rapper published his book Gone, Til’ November on October 1st.

‘Gone ‘Til November’ Tells A Different Story

Lizzie Essiedu, Contributing Writer November 16, 2016
Lil Wayne's new autobiography "Gone 'Til November" humanizes him in a way that his music has never been able to.

UPDATE: 4 Things You Need to Know About Banning the Box at NYU

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 8, 2016
There's been a lot of talk about banning the box recently. But, what is the box?
Killer Mike gives a lecture on for-profit jailing, racism and police brutality in GCASL on Monday.

Rapper Killer Mike discusses equality, diversity

Shawn Paik, Multimedia Editor March 24, 2015
Killer Mike of the rap duo Run The Jewels gave a lecture on police brutality, for-profit jailing systems and racism in America.

NYC jail suicide review tackles ignored problem

WSN Editorial Board October 29, 2014
NYC is launching a review of suicides in jails. This is a good way for NYC to lead the nation in addressing an issue often ignored.
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Play proves American Dream to be unrealistic

March 13, 2014
"Take Me Back" is a heart-breaking and well-acted examination of a ex-convict and his struggles to overcome his demons.