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For Over a Century, a Home For Women Who’ve ‘Sunk So Low’

Posted on December 29, 2016March 23, 2021 by Andi Wang

This week, we present a series of longer pieces unraveling the histories of storied buildings. On May 31, 1848, Maria Seaboth, a 14-year-old orphan, showed…

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Folks Got Lit in Support of Literacy, One of Many Obstacles Facing Incarcerated Teens

Posted on August 16, 2016March 23, 2021 by Cassidy Dawn Graves

Last week Friday, a West Village photo studio was transformed into a hub of empowerment for #GalinskyLIT, an effort to  help fund libraries and education initiatives in…

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Escaping Time Proves Pruno’s Not the Only thing Handcrafted with Pride in Prison

Posted on August 12, 2016March 23, 2021 by Nicole Disser

Governors Island is more than just another out-of-the-way-ish New York City nook. After years of abandonment, the island’s only recently embarked on a steady climb towards reclamation…

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Christmas With the Deadbeats at Boss Tweed’s Ludlow Street Jail

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Alex Brokaw

All week, we’re bringing you a series of deep dives into the surprising histories of storied addresses. Back to our usual after the New Year.…

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