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Election Night musings and links

Posted on November 6, 2012 by kwilder

To see how the election has affected the Peace Index, see post and chart at Peace Couple: here. National results which include third parties at Politico: here. 2012 Suffolk County Election Results at the Board of Elections: here Voting is brisk on Long Island. At the left is a photo of our polling place in [...]

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June 2012: LI School Budget Re-Vote results

Posted on June 20, 2012 by kwilder

Long Island School Budget Vote story at Long Island Press: here. All of the nine school budgets on Long Island which were put up for a re-vote on June 19th passed. These include (in alphabetical order):

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Family of Selden man killed by police files lawsuit and receives press attention in Newsday

Posted on June 14, 2012 by kwilder

Background story at onthewilderside: here. Join the Stand Up for Kevin FaceBook page: here. (excerpt) from Newsday Kin to file suit vs. cops in fatal shooting June 13, 2012 The family of a Selden man killed by police last year will file a federal lawsuit against the Suffolk County Police Department Thursday, alleging officers used [...]

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May Day: Links for Long Island occupiers

Posted on April 30, 2012 by kwilder

Many of our Long Island activist friends will be going into New York City for Occupy May Day on Tuesday, May 1st. Check around with friends from Suffolk Peace Network, or other activist groups, to see if you can find some friends to take the train in with. Some of us (because of time, money, [...]

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Air Quality: Suffolk County receives an “F”

Posted on April 25, 2012 by kwilder

The full report, with background and info on air pollution issues, is at an American Lung Association webpage: here Detailed, Suffolk County article at Newsday (subscription media): at Newsday here.

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Bill of Rights contest: Please submit words, art, media

Posted on April 13, 2012 by kwilder

Which Amendment in The Bill of Rights is the most important to you? Contest sponsored by… The Suffolk Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union and The Suffolk County Library Association Details, Rules, and Deadlines: here. Submit by April 17, 2012

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Sat March 24th: Long Island peace, justice, occupy event

Posted on March 13, 2012 by kwilder

Update: The event was a success. Photos from the rally afterwards are at Flickr:here. _____________________________ A March and Vigil for Peace and Economic Justice On this 9th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, we mourn and resist the ravages of war. We stand in solidarity with the Occupy Movement as we call for an end [...]

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Don’t let Walmart hone in on East Patchogue

Posted on January 8, 2012 by kwilder

Public Hearing about a potential, new, East Patchogue location for Walmart to be held at the Town of Brookhaven Town Hall, in  Farmingville January 9, 2012 at 4:00 pm Please attend, to give your input on development, land use, and the business community in your town. One civic group who is activated on this issue [...]

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RIP Kevin Callahan: Innocent man killed by Suffolk County Police

Posted on January 5, 2012 by kwilder

Update: September 2012: Family, friends, and supporters of Kevin Callahan are invited to a Candlelight Vigil in Selden, on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 7pm. There is a FaceBook Event Page: here. ______________________________________________________ Kimberly writes: Kevin Callahan was killed by Suffolk County Police on September 20, 2011. It is now January 5, 2012. Today is [...]

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Occupy Long Island gathers at Suffolk Peace Network

Posted on November 2, 2011 by kwilder

Some photos of the meeting are at Flickr: here. On Tuesday evening, November 1, 2011, Suffolk Peace Network held their regular, monthly meeting at The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington. Central to the agenda was a discussion about how Suffolk Peace Network could support local occupations throughout Long Island. Due to the excitement of the [...]

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A man has been killed by police: Please help demand answers

Posted on October 6, 2011 by kwilder

Action Update April 2012: A member of Kevin Callahan’s extended family pointed me to a march, posted at the Justice for Kenny website: here. On April 14, 2012 at 10am in Bay Shore/5th Avenue, there will be a march for justice, dedicated to the victims of police brutality at the hands of the Suffolk County [...]

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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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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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