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Where the Riot Ended

Arredondo, Salina; Vithlani, Mansi

On the night of August 6th, 1988 a police riot erupted in NYC's Tompkins Square Park — the heartland of punk music, anarchy and activism in the Lower East Side. The riot ended when protesters broke through the lobby of the Christodora House. This episode covers how one building became the symbol of class warfare in the 80s.

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Journalism
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Shoe Leather
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May 23, 2024

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This episode's duration is: 27:21