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Interview: Morgan Heyward and Aaron Moore on the Upstate Black Theater Festival
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Interview: Morgan Heyward and Aaron Moore on the Upstate Black Theater Festival

Posted on November 20, 2020 by 518Independent

Two of the area’s most celebrated and prolific Black theater artists come together this weekend to launch the Upstate Black Theater Festival. Morgan Heyward of…

Could officer’s firing change the conversation around police reform in Albany?
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Could officer’s firing change the conversation around police reform in Albany?

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by 518Independent

Photo by Robert Cooper City officials in Albany rushed to fire APD officer David Haupt after The Times Union reported on body-camera footage that captured…

Following officer’s racist tirade Sheehan stresses work of reform group that activists deride 
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Following officer’s racist tirade Sheehan stresses work of reform group that activists deride 

Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by 518Independent

Earlier today Mayor Kathy Sheehan emailed members of the city police reform collaborative to warn them of the imminent release of a Times Union article…

Albany Common Council continues to dither on police reform
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Albany Common Council continues to dither on police reform

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 by 518Independent

Five months after introducing “common sense” police reforms in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the Albany Common Council remains unready to actually…

Audit: Black Albany residents face disproportionate arrest, use of force
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Audit: Black Albany residents face disproportionate arrest, use of force

Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 by 518Independent

Black residents are more likely to be pulled over, arrested, charged with resisting arrest and have force used against them according to a report commissioned…

Video of activist’s alleged seizure in Troy PD custody released
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Video of activist’s alleged seizure in Troy PD custody released

Posted on November 4, 2020November 5, 2020 by 518Independent

518 Independent has obtained video from activist Ken Zeoli’s time in Troy PD custody following his arrest on August 21 for seeking a complaint form.…

Judge rejects Rensco DA’s attempt to block video in Zeoli case
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Judge rejects Rensco DA’s attempt to block video in Zeoli case

Posted on November 2, 2020November 3, 2020 by 518Independent

Judge Christopher Maier has denied the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s request to block the release of video of an activist’s time in Troy PD custody. …

Free Food Fridge Albany prepares for winter and the growing pandemic
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Free Food Fridge Albany prepares for winter and the growing pandemic

Posted on November 2, 2020November 19, 2020 by 518Independent

Jammella Anderson stands outside the Free School on Elm St in Albany in the chill of the misting rain and opens the door of a…

Why the Abelove trial matters
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Why the Abelove trial matters

Posted on September 23, 2020 by 518Independent

The trial of former Resnnselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelove is a major flashpoint in larger efforts to hold police accountable in the killing of…

Gallery: Amplified Voices’ new mural at North Swan and Third
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Gallery: Amplified Voices’ new mural at North Swan and Third

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by 518Independent

Amplified Voices is back with their second youth-powered mural. This time bringing art to life on a building at North Swan and Third Street in…

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