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1988 NYPD & the Tompkins Square riots...
1988 NYPD & the Tompkins Square riots...
Item # 718330
August 23, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 23, 1988
* 1988 Tompkins Square Park riots
* East Village, Manhattan, New York City
* Homeless, squatters & drug dealers
* NYPD police brutality complaints
The front page has a heading: "Under Fire" and more with related photo. (see images) And beginning on page 10 is an editorial on the situation with more related photos.
AI notes: The 1988 Tompkins Square Park Riot was a violent confrontation between New York City police and protestors in Manhattan’s East Village, sparked by community opposition to a newly enforced 1 a.m. curfew aimed at displacing homeless residents and curbing use of the park by activists, squatters, and punks. What began as a peaceful protest quickly escalated when police responded with aggressive force, resulting in widespread violence, dozens of injuries, and allegations of police brutality against civilians, journalists, and bystanders. The riot, captured in shocking video and photographs, provoked public outrage, led to disciplinary actions against some officers, and intensified scrutiny of the NYPD. It also became a flashpoint in the broader struggles over gentrification, the criminalization of poverty, and the right to public space in New York City, marking a key moment in the city's history of civil unrest and grassroots resistance.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete in 160 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
Provenance: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. If purchasing, please do so with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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