protest Archives - City Limits

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“It’s time for the Adams Administration to acknowledge that recognizing the problem is just the beginning; meaningful reforms must follow—ones that not only uphold the law but also protect religious…

ByChristina John 2Comments

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Apr 2024

Climate and Environment Education Government

What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Day? An End to Fossil Fuels.

“My house gets flooded every single year,” 16-year old Diana Ramirez told City Limits, one of many New York City youth who took to the streets in the lead up…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Apr 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness

‘We Don’t Want Anything Rolled Back’: Tenants Target REBNY as State Housing Talks Drag On

Protesters marched outside the Real Estate Board of New York’s Manhattan headquarters Thursday, while others blocked foot traffic in an act of civil disobedience. The NYPD arrested 13 people, including…

ByChris Janaro

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Mar 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Tenant Advocates Descend on Albany, Refusing to Let ‘Good Cause’ Be Evicted from the Conversation

As elected officials attempt to hammer out a housing deal before the state’s budget deadline at the end of the month, advocates want lawmakers to know they’re still fighting for…

ByChris Janaro 0Comments

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Oct 2020

Justice

Asian and Black New Yorkers Rally Together Against Racism and Police Brutality

Speakers talked about how the two groups worked together in the civil and LGBTQ rights movements, the challenges Asian and African immigrants face, and the violence the police have executed…

ByZhiming Zhang for Sing Tao Daily 0Comments

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Sep 2020

Opinion

Opinion: When Families Protest, Kids Learn

‘Protests are collectives of practitioners, connected by common cause and interest. As such, they are fertile grounds for learning.’

ByJeremy Greenfield 0Comments

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Jun 2020

Opinion

Opinion: The Only Essential Workers They Care About Are the Cops

‘COVID-19 took the mask off this truth: The only essential workers this country cares about are cops.’

ByMustafa Sullivan 0Comments

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Jun 2020

Government In Depth Investigations Justice

How Widespread Was Violence on New York’s Nights of Unrest?

To get a better sense of what was seen around the city last week, City Limits surveyed all the city’s 59 community boards to ask what violent unrest—and peaceful protest—they…

ByDaniel Parra 10Comments

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Jun 2020

Justice

Visuals: A Weekend of Protest

At peaceful gatherings in Brooklyn and the Bronx, the signs, scenes and shouts spoke for themselves.

ByJarrett Murphy

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jun 2020

Opinion

Opinion: New York City Nonprofit Leaders of Color Call for Action and Reform

‘Like all New Yorkers, we look forward to a return to normalcy. However, we do not seek a return to injustice, inequity, unfairness, marginalization, hatred, privilege, or contempt.’

BySteve Choi

ByFrankie Miranda

ByJo-Ann Yoo

ByJose Ortiz, Jr.0Comments