Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Canadian Navy Makes 2.5 Ton Drug Bust in Indian Ocean
Global News: Video released by the Department of National Defence showed HMCS Regina
crew locating and seizing 2,569 kilograms of hashish while deployed in
the Indian Ocean as part of Operation ARTEMIS, the Canadian Armed Forces
ongoing contribution to counter-terrorism and maritime security
operations in Middle Eastern and East African waters.
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Climate Change Activists Superglue Themselves to London Train
Global News: Two climate change activists climbed onto the roof of a train and
another glued himself to the window at Canary Wharf's Docklands Light
Railway station in London as part of a third day of action by
"Extinction Rebellion" to pressure politicians to take more radical
measures to protect the environment.
A total of 290 people were arrested on Monday and Tuesday after the
activists blocked some of the capital's most iconic locations, many
camping in tents on London's streets.
Mayor de Blasio Hosts Immigrant Heritage Week Reception
This video was published on YouTube on April 16.
FPWA Report Exposes the Danger Posed by the Poverty to Prison Pipeline
New York, NY — If you are poor in New York City – especially if you are a low-income person of color – there’s an increased likelihood that you will be drawn into the criminal justice system. And once justice-involved, climbing out of poverty becomes harder. A mechanism is already in place, however, that can help interrupt this pipeline –human service organizations.
This is the finding of a new report released today by FPWA’s Ending the Poverty to Prison Pipeline Task Force. The report outlines steps New York City must take to address the cycle of poverty and criminalization of low-income New Yorkers and the critical role that those organizations already providing services to these individuals, families and communities could play.
The report, a culmination of months of research and engagement with nearly 100 leaders from community-based organizations, academia, faith communities, government, as well as criminal justice system-impacted individuals, analyzes the intersections of race, poverty, and the criminal justice system. FPWA’s original analysis found that seven of the ten poorest community districts are also among the ten districts with the highest jail incarceration rates. The report goes on to advance a set of programmatic and policy recommendations to better support justice-involved individuals and families in New York City.
According to FPWA, New York City should be doing more to support New Yorkers who are justice-involved, including those who are formerly incarcerated and those with parole, probation, and community supervision, These individuals and their families struggle with access to housing, employment, educational opportunities, and meeting health and mental health needs and experience a patchwork of services that are under-resourced and not targeted to meet the complex challenges that come before, during, and after justice involvement. The result is a continuing cycle of poverty and incarceration that has a devastating impact on families for generations.
“If we are serious about ending mass incarceration, if we want to disrupt systems that criminalize the poor, we must better utilize and resource the organizations that are already providing critical services to New Yorkers in these communities,” said Jennifer Jones Austin, FPWA CEO and Executive Director. “Systemic racism drives both poverty and the mass incarceration of low-income people, especially people of color. This cycle of poverty and criminal justice involvement feeds on itself and creates herculean barriers to achieving economic and social advancement, for those who have been justice involved and for their loved ones. There are proven ways to support communities experiencing high levels of poverty, income insecurity and incarceration. Human services organizations are a key part of those solutions.”
“I thank the Ending Poverty to Prison Pipeline Task Force for their thoughtful examination of the role that justice involvement plays in the persistent challenges our City faces, said First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan on the report’s release. “We are committed to working with the coalition and with providers to drive towards improvements that better coordinate our work, continue to strengthen health and mental health services, and strengthen educational opportunities in a manner that acknowledges the context of justice involvement and related trauma, and the reality of the shadows these challenges cast on our communities.”
Source: Mercury
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Jesse Ventura Defends Assange, Attacks Bush and Cheney
This report was published on YouTube on April 11.
NYCHA's Lead Prevention Efforts: Mayor de Blasio Makes Announcement
This video was published on YouTube on April 15.
Measles Outbreak: Yeshiva’s Preschool Program Is Closed by New York City Health Officials
The program is the first one to be closed as part of the city’s
escalating effort to stem the country’s largest measles outbreak in
decades.
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Source: The New York Times
Facing Segregated Schools, Parents Took Integration Into Their Own Hands. It’s Working.
Changes to middle school enrollment in parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan
could force City Hall to take action on school segregation.
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Source: The New York Times
De Blasio Hands Over Appraisals After Weeks of Evasion
Mayor Bill de Blasio is pictured with Steve Banks.
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Source: The New York Daily News
Keeping It Reel in Harlem: The Screening of 'Rafiki', a Film Banned in Kenya
Initially banned in Kenya for its positive portrayal of queer romance, Rafiki won a landmark supreme court case chipping away at Kenyan anti-LGBT legislation. Featuring remarkable performances by newcomers Samantha Mugatsia and Sheila Munyiva, Rafiki is a hip tale of first love.
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Source: ImageNation
Happening in Harlem: Active Shooter Presentation by F.B.I. Special Agent
Source: A. Smith, President/NYPD Civilian Volunteer, 32nd Precinct CC
Contact (646) 470-2178 or 32PctCommunityCouncil@gmail.com for more information.
From The G-Man is urging community residents to attend this meeting and others. It is the only way to find out what the precinct and department are doing to address crime in the area.
Additionally, the meetings provide information on community events and allow residents to convey concerns or pose important questions to those charged with the task of protecting and serving.
The turnout for the March meeting was phenomenal. Do you think you can keep it going, Harlem? This news site believes you can. See you there!
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Monday, April 15, 2019
The ‘White House Boys’: A Florida Horror Story
The Miami Herald: The "White House Boys" were youths — now mature men — who endured horrible abuse at the Dozier reform school, Florida's first juvenile justice institution. Decades later, the state apologized.
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Announcement of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize Winners
Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy will announce the winners of
the 2019 Pulitzer Prizes at Columbia University in New York on April 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
This
announcement marks the 103rd year of the Prizes.
For more information on this year's and all past years' winners and
finalists, click here.
Source: Pulitzer.org
Ida B. Wells Society and ProPublica Announce the 2019 Data Institute
The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting and ProPublica announced Monday that applications are open for The Data Institute, a 12-day intensive workshop on how to use data, design and code for journalism. The free program will take place July 22 to Aug. 2 at the New School in New York City.
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Source: ProPublica
Larry Kudlow Speaks with Reporters at the White House
White House National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow responds to reporters' questions about topics including, President Trump’s tax returns, average Americans' perception of the Republican tax bill that passed, and Federal Reserve nominees.
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Source: C-SPAN
Trump's Popularity with His Base is Giving Him Running Room
This report was published on YouTube on April 14.
PBS NewsHour: Democrats and the White House continue battles over the release of
President Trump’s taxes and his plans for the border, a growing field of
Democratic presidential candidates highlights divisions in the party,
and the arrest of Julian Assange sets up a debate around the First
Amendment. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with special correspondent Jeff
Greenfield to put the week in politics in perspective.
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