Friday, March 22, 2013
Fw: Hatewatch Headlines for March 21, 2013
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Court Hears Tapes Of NYPD Bosses Allegedly Explaining Stop-And-Frisk Quotas
Court Hears Tapes Of NYPD Bosses Allegedly Explaining Stop-And-Frisk Quotas
As the trial over the NYPD's stop-and-frisk tactics continued in Lower Manhattan Wednesday, the court heard recordings made by a Bronx police officer who says his bosses had quotas for arrests, summonses and stops.
Court Hears Tapes Of NYPD Bosses Allegedly Explaining Stop-And-Frisk Quotas
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:55:49 GMT
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| WE HAVE A BUDGET! Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders finalized a two-year budget agreement that includes tax cuts, a family tax credit, a tax extension on high-income individuals and a minimum wage hike: http://bit.ly/YqbI6L NEW THIS MORNING: * Gov. Cuomo changed his position on the need to ban the sale of larger bullet clips, saying that gun dealers would still be allowed to sell magazines that hold up to 10 bullets, after the new state gun laws would have banned gun clips holding more than 7 bullets, The Buffalo News writes: http://bit.ly/ZMYAHs Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned that New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn's plan to install an Inspector General to have oversight of the NYPD could force a spike in crime to the levels of the 1970s or '80s, The New York Post writes: http://bit.ly/XrfFVG ************ A second New York City police officer testified in court that he believed police faced retaliation if they did not meet monthly arrest quotas for arrests, tickets, and stop-and-frisk activity, and claimed that he was made an outcast after complaining to Internal Affairs, the Journal writes: http://on.wsj.com/Z18tCh Authorities say that it is standard procedure for police to let those charged with marijuana possession to drive away if they were found to not be under the influence, as was the case with Assemblyman Steve Katz, The Journal News writes: http://lohud.us/Yt8zA8 The Times-Union urges Assemblyman Steve Katz to reconsider his opposition to a medical marijuana bill in the wake of his arrest for marijuana possession, which showed that he uses the drug for recreational purposes: http://bit.ly/149moKM |
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Fw: See If You Qualify for Free File Tax Software
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Lawdingo Connects You With Local Lawyers for Quick (and Sometimes Free) Legal Advice
Lawdingo Connects You With Local Lawyers for Quick (and Sometimes Free) Legal Advice
Lawyers usually don't work cheap, and when you just need quick advice you don't want to receive a $50 bill for a 20 minute phone call. LawDingo provides a faster way to connect with lawyers when you just have a few questions, often for free. More »
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Lawdingo Connects You With Local Lawyers for Quick (and Sometimes Free) Legal Advice
Adam Dachis
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:30:00 GMT
Monday, March 18, 2013
$9 An Hour New York State Minimum Wage On the Way?
$9 An Hour New York State Minimum Wage On the Way?
Sources say the developing deal on the minimum wage would hike the state rate over three phases, something the Senate Republicans have been insistent on. According to one source, the most likely deal is increasing the current $7.25 an hour rate to $8.50 initially, and then to the $8.75 an ...
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$9 An Hour New York State Minimum Wage On the Way?
The Daily Politics
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:24:28 GMT
NY State Getting Retro Black-And-White Driver's License Photos
NY State Getting Retro Black-And-White Driver's License Photos
New York state has come up with a new way to combat counterfeit licenses: black-and-white photos. Starting in July, New Yorkers who need new licenses will get a hard plastic card with monochromatic photos—that's right, your face will pop up multiple times on the new cards. The only way they could make them look any cooler is if they automatically photoshopped a cigarette dangling out of the driver's mouth, and switched the face with Camus. [ more › ]
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NY State Getting Retro Black-And-White Driver's License Photos
Ben Yakas
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:15:26 GMT
Fort Tryon Park Egg Hunt
Fort Tryon Park Egg Hunt
Date: March 23, 2013
A celebration of the season! Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Billings Lawn, featuring egg hunt, face painting, raffle and games. (This event time has changed from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.)
This event has been generously supported by the Bennett Park Community Alliance, the Fort Tryon Park Trust, Northern Manhattan Parks and area parents.Start time: 10:45 am
End time: 12:00 pm
Contact phone: (212) 795-1388
Location: Billings Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park)
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Fort Tryon Park Egg Hunt
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:02 GMT
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Fw: [TheBlackList+] Traditional Orisa Songs Workshop: Wed., March 20, 2013-NYC!!!
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Orin Orisa: Traditional Yoruba Orisa Songs Workshop By Baba Faseye Sangobukunmi Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7pm -8:30pm In traditional Yoruba religion, singing is one of the main ways in which the Orisa and other spiritual forces are honored, invoked, and remembered. Learn some of the traditional Yoruba songs used to worship some of the major Orisa in this lively and engaging workshop. Learn the meaning and the correct pronunciation of the songs to effectively worship the Orisa. In this workshop you will learn:
Included in this workshop will be a guide which includes all the songs as well as an audio cd of the songs. Tuition: $25 in advanced/ $30 at the door. To pay advance online visit: Location: 422 Grand Avenue, Bklyn NY (bet. Gates and Putnam) Directions: Take C train to Clinton & Washington train stop. Walk 3 blocks to Grand Ave. Make a right and walk down Grand Ave. To secure your seat please RSVP by emailing us with the name, contact number and email address for each attendee to jamelcherry@gmail.com or call (917)705-3444. Please include the workshop name is the email subject line. __._,_.___ : . __,_._,___ | ||
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
Slice Onions a Specific Way to Affect Their Flavor and Intensity
Slice Onions a Specific Way to Affect Their Flavor and Intensity
Sometimes you want full-on onion flavor and odor, sometimes you want to tone that intensity down (like when you're adding onions to a salad). Cook's Illustrated, via Cool Tools, says with scientific authority the way you cut an onion can control that intensity. More »
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Slice Onions a Specific Way to Affect Their Flavor and Intensity
Melanie Pinola
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:30:00 GMT
Granny Killing Cop Gets 3-9 Years Behind Bars
Granny Killing Cop Gets 3-9 Years Behind Bars
In December a jury found ex-NYPD detective Kevin Spellman guilty of second-degree manslaughter for drunkenly running down and killing 66-year-old Bronx grandmother Drane Nikac in 2009. Today Spellman was sentenced to spend the next three to nine years in prison for his crimes. [ more › ]
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Granny Killing Cop Gets 3-9 Years Behind Bars
Garth Johnston
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:15:00 GMT

