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How far have we come since the Farmingville beatings?

Posted on November 22, 2008 by iwilder

Day 1: How far have we come? — Newsday.com Day 1: How far have we come? The Patchogue killing is not the first time Long Island has been rocked by racist and anti-immigrant violence. Looking back at incidents like the Farmingville beatings in 2000, what progress, if any, has been made in terms of fostering […]

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Betcha didn’t know: Who are immigrants and do they pay taxes?

Posted on November 21, 2008 by iwilder

While the article below about immigration was written partially in response to the murder of Marcelo Lucero, it has very important facts for all Long Islanders to understand about immigration. The article, “They’re a part of the island: Immigrants contribute to community” by David Dyssegaard Kallick, is at Newsday: here.

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On Long Island, Sat. Nov 22nd – so much to do!

Posted on November 20, 2008 by iwilder

There is just too much to do on Long Island this Saturday, November 22nd. Ian and I can hardly decide. Thought we would share the list with you!

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Updates on Lucero murder: Attackers face more charges/Billy O’Reilly defends Steve Levy

Posted on November 20, 2008 by iwilder

If you would like the latest updates and commentary on the murder of Marcelo Lucero and information on vigils and rallies, please consider checking in at www.longislandwins.com. It is difficult for us to keep up with the folks over there, and they are well-studied on the surrounding issues. Below are links to two important updates […]

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Coming Together: A poem for Marcelo Lucero

Posted on November 19, 2008 by iwilder

Information on the rally and vigil on Saturday, Nov 22nd in Hempstead: here. Coming Together Under a moon just past full, Flashlight, lantern, candle in hand, Into the Autumn night They streamed, From places near and far To stand – With neighbor, with stranger With child on the shoulder, And Grandmothers with canes, Tired workers, […]

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The truth about Patchogue schools and Hispanic students

Posted on November 19, 2008 by iwilder

KW: I had the article below saved in my papers about school districts who do not do right by students. I found it incredibly interesting based on the recent hate crime in Patchogue, and my perception about the attitudes of Superintendent Michael Mostow as expressed at the Division of Human Rights/Mayor’s community meeting last Thursday.

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Reflections on Steve Levy’s comments on racial tolerance…

Posted on November 18, 2008 by iwilder

Steve Levy used the spotlight and time he had to try to deflect blame from himself; divert attention from him and the elected officials around him in Islip and Brookhaven who have been the crux of the anti-immigrant rhetoric that was a background for this crime; and to demand that no matter what kind of […]

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Community Meeting: ESOL Programming on Long Island 11/19/08

Posted on November 18, 2008 by iwilder

Building an Island of Opportunity: ESOL Programming on Long Island Did you know that there is a serious shortage of classes for those who wish to learn English? It’s true. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes fill up even before they are advertised, and programs have waiting lists with hundreds of interested students. […]

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If you watch it, think about it, too: Steve Levy on News12

Posted on November 18, 2008 by iwilder

In response to the murder of Ecuadorian immigrant Marcelo Lucero, County Executive Steve Levy will be giving a speech about racial tolerance tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 18th on News12 at 7pm. It is a shame that News12 makes its video available on-line only to subscribers, since they appear to have an exclusive on the communication of […]

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Suffolk County: Under-reporting hate crimes?

Posted on November 16, 2008 by iwilder

(excerpt from) Newsday.com Defining a hate crime by REID J. EPSTEIN 10:45 PM EST, November 16, 2008 When vandals sprayed a block of cars in Mastic with racist graffiti last week, Suffolk County police didn’t consider it a hate crime. But when anti-Semitic symbols were painted onto cars in Jericho in late October, Nassau County […]

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LI Wins: Sample Letters to Elected Officials on Marcello Lucero murder

Posted on November 16, 2008 by iwilder

Dear Friends, Your support and comments on the website during this long difficult week have shown a strong commitment to Long Island’s immigrant community. We have stood and will continue to stand together to morn this incredible tragedy. We are mourning for both the loss of life and awareness of the hatred that has permeated our communities. It is also time for […]

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Tues. Nov. 18th – In memory of Marcelo Lucero: Come speak to Suffolk Legislature

Posted on November 16, 2008 by iwilder

Update!: On Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 in Hempstead there will be a march and vigil for Marcelo Lucero and to stop hate. Details are here and at www.longislandwins.com. Long Island Immigrant Alliance is urging all people concerned about the hate killing of Marcelo Lucero to go to the Suffolk Legislature Tuesday morning, Nov. 18th to […]

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Video and report on vigil for Marcello Lucero

Posted on November 14, 2008 by iwilder

Video of the Friday night “No to Hate” Vigil for Marcello Lucero in Patchogue. Includes comments by Brian O’Haire, who is noted as a community member, (and who is also a peace activist and a Green.) http://www.newsday.com/news/local/suffolk/ny-livigi1512178276nov15,0,215106.story and… Inspiring report from LI Wins: http://nsidenewyork.com/2008/11/first-report-on-patchogue-vigil/ A reader posted condolences for the Lucero family on one of […]

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Division of Human Rights Meeting: Legislator Jack Eddington, etc.

Posted on November 14, 2008 by iwilder

This morning, Friday, November 14, 2008, I attended a meeting for the community in Patchogue that was hosted by the New York State Division of Human Rights and the Mayor of Patchogue. I will be blogging about various aspects of this meeting over the next few days. An upcoming blog will be about simple steps […]

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