This happened in Harlem, but it also happens all the time in Flatbush. In this video these two cops violated the constitutional rights of these two young men. They were being harass for a full 8 minutes. Their crime? Being a minority in a public park.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Flatbush Hall of Famer Wyclef is no fool sayz school is cool
Rappers aren’t known for touting education, but Wyclef Jean wants to send a message that - gasp! - school is cool.
The Grammy-winning rap star and former Fugee has spent the last semester working toward a diploma at Berklee College of Music, where he is studying ear training, theory, improvisation and guitar. Read more
Federal Judge reads the riot act to lying cops
A respected federal judge slammed the NYPD Monday as plagued by "widespread falsification by arresting officers."
Brooklyn Federal Judge Jack Weinstein delivered the disturbing appraisal in a four-page decision refusing to throw out a multimillion dollar suit against the city filed by two men who were busted on bogus narcotics charges.
NYPDope
Monday, December 7, 2009
Volunteer- become an elf
From Idealist.org
You can bring joy to a lonely senior and have a great time!
Become an Elf!
During December, volunteer elves from Visiting Neighbors will visit and distribute gifts to hundreds of homebound, isolated and lonely seniors to brighten their holiday season. For many of these seniors, these will be the only visits and gifts they receive.
- You can help wrap gifts.
( bring wrapping paper, scissors
and tape if you can)
- You can help deliver gifts.
- You can donate gift items (must be
new).
Wrapping nights start at 5:30 PM (at VN)
Tuesday, December 1st and Wednesday, December 2nd
Gift delivery starts Friday, December 4th (call first)
Come alone or bring friends.
Groups are welcome.
For information contact Howie Square:(212) 260-6200
You can bring joy to a lonely senior and have a great time!
Become an Elf!
During December, volunteer elves from Visiting Neighbors will visit and distribute gifts to hundreds of homebound, isolated and lonely seniors to brighten their holiday season. For many of these seniors, these will be the only visits and gifts they receive.
- You can help wrap gifts.
( bring wrapping paper, scissors
and tape if you can)
- You can help deliver gifts.
- You can donate gift items (must be
new).
Wrapping nights start at 5:30 PM (at VN)
Tuesday, December 1st and Wednesday, December 2nd
Gift delivery starts Friday, December 4th (call first)
Come alone or bring friends.
Groups are welcome.
For information contact Howie Square:(212) 260-6200
How to Apply:
Howie Square
www.VisitingNeighbors.org
(212) 260-6200
Fax (212) 260-2962
611 Broadway Suite 510
New York, NY 10012
www.VisitingNeighbors.org
(212) 260-6200
Fax (212) 260-2962
611 Broadway Suite 510
New York, NY 10012
Good news for the f train
YourNabe reports that the MTA has put a moratorium on construction on the f line this holiday season. This should make the f a little more reliable. Read more
DWI....again...... what's going on here?
The AP is reporting that another cop has been charged with drunk driving. This is the 3rd time since September.
NEW YORK (AP) - An off-duty New York City police detective has been arrested on a charge of drunken driving.
Police said Detective James O'Connell was arrested early Friday in Queens and charged with driving while intoxicated. Read more
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