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Unconfirmed reports: Kevin Callahan killed by multiple gunshots

Posted on September 26, 2011 by kwilder

We have received unconfirmed reports, via an e-mail, that a death certificate has been issued for Kevin Callahan, the man who was shot and killed by Suffolk County Police in Selden. This matches information received through comments to the site, that there were several shots fired. Because these reports are unconfirmed, we will continue to […]

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Police shoot and kill man at his home in Selden, LI, NY

Posted on September 20, 2011 by kwilder

Update: A family member has informed me via e-mail, that Kevin Callahan’s funeral will be today, Saturday, September 24th. Condolences to the family. RIP Kevin Callahan. This situation is extra fishy. Please see the official press release and my notes under the article. -KW via NBC News/AP A Long Island man [26-year-old Kevin Callahan] has […]

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Babylon asked to endorse Bring the War Dollars Home resolution video

Posted on September 17, 2011 by iwilder

Seven Babylon residents attended the Town Board meeting last night to request Babylon to join the other municipalities that have already endorsed the US Conference of Mayors resolution Calling on Congress to Redirect Military Spending to Domestic Priorities.  See the rest of the article at Babylon Town Board asked to pass US Mayors Bring the War […]

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Babylon Town Board asked to pass US Mayors Bring the War dollars Home resolution

Posted on September 14, 2011 by iwilder

Lindenhurst, NY –  Seven Babylon residents attended the Town Board meeting last night to request Babylon to join the other municipalities that have already endorsed the US Conference of Mayors resolution Calling on Congress to Redirect Military Spending to Domestic Priorities.  The full text of the resolution is at the bottom of this post. Not surprisingly, six of […]

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Long Island primary results: 9/13/2011

Posted on September 13, 2011 by kwilder

Update 9/14/2102 Primary 2012 links for results: onthewilderside: here _______________________________________ Update: Tuesday, Nov 8, 2011 Election Results for Suffolk County: here. ___________________________________________ Tuesday, 9/13/2011, there were primaries on Long Island in certain major parties and third parties. A good place to get the information is LI Politics: Primary page at LI Politics: here Direct link […]

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Green Party of Suffolk Adopts US Conference of Mayors’ “Bring the War Dollars Home” Resolution

Posted on September 5, 2011 by iwilder

Challenges the County, Towns, and Villages to Also Adopt It The Green Party of Suffolk, the county’s largest peace organization, has adopted the US Conference of Mayors’ resolution “Calling on Congress to Redirect Military Spending to Domestic Priorities.”   The Green Party of Suffolk calls on our villages, towns and the county government to also pass […]

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NYCLU: Suffolk PD Must Train Officers to Respect Right to Videotape in Public

Posted on August 9, 2011 by iwilder

Following the dismissal of charges today against a news cameraman who was unlawfully arrested after filming the aftermath of a car chase in Bohemia last month, the New York Civil Liberties Union is calling on the Suffolk County Police Department to ensure that its officers understand and respect people’s constitutional right to videotape police interactions with civilians […]

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Indian Point Evacuation Plan Is Unrealistic

Posted on August 3, 2011 by iwilder

IW: The Obama administration has been pushing a return to nuclear energy, despite its obvious failure. Watch for them to intervene on Indian Point. But we do know that American officials have told citizens of the United States to stay at least 50 miles away from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Japan as the nuclear […]

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Nassu County coliseum vote: Link to results

Posted on August 1, 2011 by kwilder

Update: Tuesday, morning. With 99.83% of districts reporting, the voters said NO to borrowing to build a new coliseum. YES/SI . . . . . . . . . . . 66,829 votes NO/NO. . . . . . . . . . . . 88,389 votes The vote is currently reported as 43.05%-YES to […]

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Journalist arrested on Long Island, while trying to film the aftermath of a police chase

Posted on July 31, 2011 by kwilder

A local chance to protect freedom of the press. Concerned citizens should watch this case, and make sure the journalist is treated fairly. – KW (excerpt from) Newsday Cops: News cameraman arrested in Bohemia July 30, 2011 Suffolk police on Friday arrested a news cameraman in Bohemia who was trying to videotape the aftermath of […]

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LI Dem Electeds Support Nuclear Power

Posted on July 24, 2011 by iwilder

IW:  No, this headline is not a throwback from 30 years ago.  Thought I can still remember  1980’s Assemblyman Pat Halpin (D) telling my Mom he supported Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant.  She told him he was crazy.  The other time I remember my Mom disagreeing with him was when he asked her to support Koch […]

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Babylon sneaks in Board meeting to decide on $500M contract

Posted on July 22, 2011 by iwilder

IW:  I check for the dates of town board meetings regularly on the Babylon Town site to post on this site. I checked this month and there were no town board meeting listed for the future. This is not surprising since the town has a habit of not wanting citizens to attend these meetings.  The […]

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LI Folk Music Calendar 7/16/11

Posted on July 16, 2011 by iwilder

Dear Folk Music Fans, + Sat July 16 Harry Chapin tribute concerts. Entitled “Harry Chapin: A Celebration in  Song” features Tom Chapin, Jen Chapin (Harry’s daughter), The Chapin Sisters (Tom’s daughters) and members of Harry’s band 8:30pm and co-presented by theFolk Music Society of Huntington, the Huntington Arts Council, Long Island Cares and the Town of Huntingtonbring food donation, perhaps money donation 46th Huntington Summer Arts Festival: Huntington Arts Councilwww.HuntingtonArts.org Chapin Rainbow […]

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The Duke and Duchess of Peace: First appearance on tour

Posted on June 30, 2011 by kwilder

The Duke and Duchess have started their tour. While Prince William and Duchess Catherine chose to appear at The National War War Memorial, Duke Augustus and Duchess Susanna visited The Peace Pole in Lindenhurst. Duchess Susanna was curious about the place the other royal couple was visiting, so, she did some research at Wikipedia… For […]

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