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Shoe Leather is an investigative podcast that goes behind the scenes of forgotten stories that shaped New York City. Go along with the team as they knock on doors and track down the people who were at the center of the news. This season we are focusing on the events leading up to the Tompkins Square Park Police Riot that began the night of August 6, 1988. Prior to that night, people living in the ... more

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In the 1980s and 90s, controversial City Councilperson Antonio Pagan was loved and hated by the Lower East Side. And while his political career was short-lived, his complicated legacy lives on. 35 years later, we want to know: was Antonio Pagan to bl... more

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Daniel Rakowitz would often wander around Tompkins Square park holding a Bible and carrying a live rooster.  Everyone in the neighborhood knew him, or knew of him. In 1989 - Daniel would go on trial for the brutal and complicated murder of Monika Bee... more

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Over 400 police officers clashed with 200 civilians on the streets of the Lower East Side, in the late hours of August 6, 1988. Ralph Grasso, a retired NYPD officer, take us back to one of the most notorious nights in New York city history, the Tompk... more

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Andy Velez was a co-founder of ACT UP, a legendary activist group known for its willingness to take practically any nonviolent action to fight AIDS. At the same time ACT UP was making itself known, New York City’s lower east side was changing fast. N... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • The Party episode

    A great episode with an interesting cast of characters. The narration and insightful interviews provide a vivid context for a story that unexpectedly has it’s own comment about the tragic events of the following day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    someone entirely
    United States2 years ago
  • Guy Fisher Episode

    The story tellers—Alexandra and Monica— of the Guy Fisher Episode were incredible. What a fascinating story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joy aye
    United States3 years ago
  • Fascinating untold story about the Bronx

    Thanks for telling it and telling it so well !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rdhibsho
    United States3 years ago
  • Great reporting on the Bronx is burning!

    Nicely done will be subscribing and look forward to further episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    d90ah
    United States3 years ago
  • Journalism at it’s finest

    I love historical non-fiction. This story explains the rising from the ashes of the Bronx that we know and love. Added bonus, the authors voice is so captivating and genuine!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paowow
    United States3 years ago

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