For the complete East End Report click here
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Counter Recruiting Schedule
Affordable Housing
Alternative Media for Eastern LI
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
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Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM
_______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Peace & Justice Calendar - Starting December 29, 2005
UPDATED 12-28
* January 1 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace in Iraq and Palestine/Israel in Bridgehampton at 3pm
* January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
* January 10 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pma
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils)
( see Counter Recruiting Schedule for listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)
* Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Second Tuesday of Month: South Fork Chapter of LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
Details follow:
___________________________________________________
January 1 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace in Iraq and Palestine/Israel in Bridgehampton at 3pm
East End Women in Black invite you to join them to say no to the violence and the occupations of Iraq and Palestine.
more information at 631-831-4966 or www dot eewib dot blogspot dot org
___________________________________________________
January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Monday,January 9 starting at 7pm.
Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
January 10 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm
The LI Progressive Coalition's South Fork Chapter meets at the Incarnation Lutheran Church on Route 27 at Hayground Road between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
Info about activities of the LIPC at www dot lipc dot org
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils)
( see Counter Recruiting Schedule for a listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)
Saturdays: Weekly demonstrations at Coram Recruiting stations 10-11am
Every Saturday from 10-11 a.m., there will be a demonstration at the Coram recruiting stations, 356 Middle Counry Road
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
___________________________________________________
Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
The group meets at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway on Thursdays at 6:30pm
Contact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita@verizon.net
____________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
___________________________________________________
Second Tuesday each month: South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm
The regular monthly meeting of the South Fork chapter of the Progressive Coalition is at 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway & Hayground Rd. between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
Info: 516-541-1006, ext.55 or www dot lipc dot org
_____________________________________________________
Send event listings for next week's report by 5pm Tuesday to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
* January 1 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace in Iraq and Palestine/Israel in Bridgehampton at 3pm
* January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
* January 10 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pma
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils)
( see Counter Recruiting Schedule for listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)
* Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Second Tuesday of Month: South Fork Chapter of LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
Details follow:
___________________________________________________
January 1 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace in Iraq and Palestine/Israel in Bridgehampton at 3pm
East End Women in Black invite you to join them to say no to the violence and the occupations of Iraq and Palestine.
more information at 631-831-4966 or www dot eewib dot blogspot dot org
___________________________________________________
January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Monday,January 9 starting at 7pm.
Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
January 10 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm
The LI Progressive Coalition's South Fork Chapter meets at the Incarnation Lutheran Church on Route 27 at Hayground Road between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
Info about activities of the LIPC at www dot lipc dot org
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils)
( see Counter Recruiting Schedule for a listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)
Saturdays: Weekly demonstrations at Coram Recruiting stations 10-11am
Every Saturday from 10-11 a.m., there will be a demonstration at the Coram recruiting stations, 356 Middle Counry Road
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
___________________________________________________
Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
The group meets at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway on Thursdays at 6:30pm
Contact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita@verizon.net
____________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
___________________________________________________
Second Tuesday each month: South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm
The regular monthly meeting of the South Fork chapter of the Progressive Coalition is at 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway & Hayground Rd. between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
Info: 516-541-1006, ext.55 or www dot lipc dot org
_____________________________________________________
Send event listings for next week's report by 5pm Tuesday to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
Affordable Housing
For the past few years, the Native American Housing Fund on the Shinnecock Reservation has been repairing unsafe and 'sub-standard' housing with the help of donors from the neighboring communities on the South Fork. The Fund is a project of the Padoquohan Medicine Lodge whose officers include Elizabeth Thunder Bird Haile and Rev. Holly Haile Davis.
A trailer home on the reservation is now beyond repair and this fall the Fund has embarked on a project to replace it with a new house.
Banks can not issue mortgages for homes on an Indian reservation. Our help is needed now to ensure that this project is completed.
Contributions can be sent to:
Padoquohan Medicine Lodge, Inc.
P.O. Box 5078
Southampton, NY 11969
A trailer home on the reservation is now beyond repair and this fall the Fund has embarked on a project to replace it with a new house.
Banks can not issue mortgages for homes on an Indian reservation. Our help is needed now to ensure that this project is completed.
Contributions can be sent to:
Padoquohan Medicine Lodge, Inc.
P.O. Box 5078
Southampton, NY 11969
Week of December 22, 2005
The complete East End Report is at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Shinnecock and Activists Respond to Racist Attack
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Counter Recruiting Schedule
Affordable Housing
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Shinnecock and Activists Respond to Racist Attack
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Counter Recruiting Schedule
Affordable Housing
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Shinnecock and Activists Respond to Racist Attack
Last week a site office trailer on Shinnecock Indian Nation land at Hampton Bays was damaged and covered by racist graffitti. The trailer is on the site of the proposed Shinnecock gaming casino at West Woods just west of the canal.
The graffitti included depiction of a lynching, the terms 'KKK", "coon" and the mis-spelled 'niger'.
New York State Police arrested a 16 year old boy who was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree aggravated harassment as a hate crime. Both charges carry maximum penalties of several years.
On Tuesday the Southampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force called for local political and community leaders to strongly condemn acts of this type.
At a rally Tuesday evening held at the West Woods site tribal members and others spoke about the incident as part of a pattern of intimidation following a federal court judgement which recognized the Shinnecock Indian Nation as a tribe.
The court judgement is the first step in allowing the Shinnecock Nation to build a gaming casino at the site.
The judgement was followed by a statement from Senator Schumer criticizing the court. Other local elected officials re-affirmed their opposition to the Shinnecock Nation's plans for economic development.
Several speakers at the rally questioned whether one individual could have carried out the damage and defacement to the trailer. Some referred to the influence of local elected officials on the atmosphere which may have prompted the incident.
Several members of the tribe spoke about the hurt they felt on seeing the racial epithets.
Reverend Holly Haile Davis, of Shinnecock said
"...anyone who is surprised by this has not been paying attention. This is what it is like to be a Shinnecock Indian, to be called these names every day of your life."
Addressing absent elected officials including Senators Clinton and Schumer, Congressman Tim Bishop, State Assemblyman Fred Thiele and Southampton town supervisor Heaney she said
"this is the same reactionary anger and ignorance that prompted you and your statements in the past and has promted this ugly, ignorant crime."
"The answer to this is not to arrest 1 or 2 or 50 people. The answer to this is to address racism effectively and address poverty effectively"
Alabama-born Anti-Bias Task Force member Bob Zellner spoke about the similarity of the incident to acts of the Klan. He said it was the responsibility of the the white community to fight racism.
Zellner called on the elected leaders to come out strongly against what has happened as they had come out "immmediately, strongly and fiercly" in opposition to Shinnecock plans for a casino.
Speaking about his background and relatives who were Klan members, Zellner said
"I know about the KuKluxKlan, about organized hate groups. They are cowards, wear masks and act under the cover of night. They come out whenever any people win a victory and you have just won a great victory here. Getting people ... to recognize ...that you are a Native American sovereign nation. ... thats what they respond with."
"After the March on Washington in 1963 the Klan bombed a church in Birmingham and four little girls were killed in their Sunday School. That was the way they responded.
"They look for permission from their leaders, to people who are leaders in the community."
"A 16yr old does not have this idea on his own. A 16 year old is joined by many men and women who are united in hate - organizing hate - and they have to be stopped."
"Those leaders and each of us have to say 'this does not happen in this community'.
The graffitti included depiction of a lynching, the terms 'KKK", "coon" and the mis-spelled 'niger'.
New York State Police arrested a 16 year old boy who was charged with second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree aggravated harassment as a hate crime. Both charges carry maximum penalties of several years.
On Tuesday the Southampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force called for local political and community leaders to strongly condemn acts of this type.
At a rally Tuesday evening held at the West Woods site tribal members and others spoke about the incident as part of a pattern of intimidation following a federal court judgement which recognized the Shinnecock Indian Nation as a tribe.
The court judgement is the first step in allowing the Shinnecock Nation to build a gaming casino at the site.
The judgement was followed by a statement from Senator Schumer criticizing the court. Other local elected officials re-affirmed their opposition to the Shinnecock Nation's plans for economic development.
Several speakers at the rally questioned whether one individual could have carried out the damage and defacement to the trailer. Some referred to the influence of local elected officials on the atmosphere which may have prompted the incident.
Several members of the tribe spoke about the hurt they felt on seeing the racial epithets.
Reverend Holly Haile Davis, of Shinnecock said
"...anyone who is surprised by this has not been paying attention. This is what it is like to be a Shinnecock Indian, to be called these names every day of your life."
Addressing absent elected officials including Senators Clinton and Schumer, Congressman Tim Bishop, State Assemblyman Fred Thiele and Southampton town supervisor Heaney she said
"this is the same reactionary anger and ignorance that prompted you and your statements in the past and has promted this ugly, ignorant crime."
"The answer to this is not to arrest 1 or 2 or 50 people. The answer to this is to address racism effectively and address poverty effectively"
Alabama-born Anti-Bias Task Force member Bob Zellner spoke about the similarity of the incident to acts of the Klan. He said it was the responsibility of the the white community to fight racism.
Zellner called on the elected leaders to come out strongly against what has happened as they had come out "immmediately, strongly and fiercly" in opposition to Shinnecock plans for a casino.
Speaking about his background and relatives who were Klan members, Zellner said
"I know about the KuKluxKlan, about organized hate groups. They are cowards, wear masks and act under the cover of night. They come out whenever any people win a victory and you have just won a great victory here. Getting people ... to recognize ...that you are a Native American sovereign nation. ... thats what they respond with."
"After the March on Washington in 1963 the Klan bombed a church in Birmingham and four little girls were killed in their Sunday School. That was the way they responded.
"They look for permission from their leaders, to people who are leaders in the community."
"A 16yr old does not have this idea on his own. A 16 year old is joined by many men and women who are united in hate - organizing hate - and they have to be stopped."
"Those leaders and each of us have to say 'this does not happen in this community'.
Peace & Justice Calendar - Starting December 22
UPDATED 12-24
* December 27 (Tuesday): Suffolk Peace Network Forum in Bayshore at 7:15pm
* January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils)
( see Counter Recruiting Schedule for listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)
* Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Second Tuesday of Month: South Fork Chapter of LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
Details follow:
___________________________________________________
December 27 (Tuesday): Monthly Suffolk Peace Network Forum at Bayshore 7:15pm
SPN Forum at the Bayshore/Brightwaters Library, entitled "Peace, Politics &Public Access" with John Phillips, and Steven Greenfield (opposingClinton on an anti-war platform in upcoming Democratic Party primary), Bob Goldberg & Terry Morrone. Local activists speak out to inform, to educate, and to inspire. Light refreshments, all welcome.
Call631-968-5571 or spncr@active.ws for more info.
___________________________________________________
January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Monday,January 9 starting at 7pm.
Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils)
( see Counter Recruiting Schedule for a listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)
Saturdays: Weekly demonstrations at Coram Recruiting stations 10-11am
Every Saturday from 10-11 a.m., there will be a demonstration at the Coram recruiting stations, 356 Middle Counry Road
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
___________________________________________________
Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
The group meets at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway on Thursdays at 6:30pm
Contact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita@verizon.net
____________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
___________________________________________________
Second Tuesday each month: South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm
The regular monthly meeting of the South Fork chapter of the Progressive Coalition is at 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway & Hayground Rd. between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
Info: 516-541-1006, ext.55 or www dot lipc dot org
_____________________________________________________
Send event listings for next week's report by 5pm Tuesday to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
* December 27 (Tuesday): Suffolk Peace Network Forum in Bayshore at 7:15pm
* January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils)
( see Counter Recruiting Schedule for listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)
* Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Second Tuesday of Month: South Fork Chapter of LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
Details follow:
___________________________________________________
December 27 (Tuesday): Monthly Suffolk Peace Network Forum at Bayshore 7:15pm
SPN Forum at the Bayshore/Brightwaters Library, entitled "Peace, Politics &Public Access" with John Phillips, and Steven Greenfield (opposingClinton on an anti-war platform in upcoming Democratic Party primary), Bob Goldberg & Terry Morrone. Local activists speak out to inform, to educate, and to inspire. Light refreshments, all welcome.
Call631-968-5571 or spncr@active.ws for more info.
___________________________________________________
January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Monday,January 9 starting at 7pm.
Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils)
( see Counter Recruiting Schedule for a listing of weekly and monthly demonstrations)
Saturdays: Weekly demonstrations at Coram Recruiting stations 10-11am
Every Saturday from 10-11 a.m., there will be a demonstration at the Coram recruiting stations, 356 Middle Counry Road
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
___________________________________________________
Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
The group meets at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway on Thursdays at 6:30pm
Contact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita@verizon.net
____________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
___________________________________________________
Second Tuesday each month: South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm
The regular monthly meeting of the South Fork chapter of the Progressive Coalition is at 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway & Hayground Rd. between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
Info: 516-541-1006, ext.55 or www dot lipc dot org
_____________________________________________________
Send event listings for next week's report by 5pm Tuesday to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
Week of December 15
The complete East End Report is at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Tim Bishop on Iraq
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Counter Recruiting Schedule
Affordable Housing
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Tim Bishop on Iraq
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Counter Recruiting Schedule
Affordable Housing
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Congressman Tim Bishop on Iraq
Tim Bishop, eastern Long Island's representative in Congress, says his initial support for the Iraq war and trust in President Bush was wrong.
Bishop spoke at the United Methodist Church in Sag Harbor on Sunday.
He said "The information provided to us was part fiction, part hyperbole, part 'cherry picked intelligence' but it did not add up that the threat of Sadaam was true."
Bishop is considering the merits of the Murtha resolution which calls for a quick withdrawal from Iraq but he is concerned about what it will mean for US security.
The meeting in Sag Harbor on Sunday was called by the The East End Vets, an organization of combat veterans who oppose the war. The group is collecting signatures on petitions urging the congressman to vote for the Murtha ammendment.
Bishop said initially he was convinced by the President that the war was justified. His subseqent votes for funding the war were based on wanting to give the troops what they needed to be safe.
Now, Bishop says, he agrees with opponents of the war that our presence there is
fueling the insurgency. He cited his votes for bills in the House which call for a timetable for a phased withdrawal of troops.
Although he voted for supplemental funding measures for the war he will not support additional funding unless it is accompanied by a detailed plan for withdrawal.
Members of the audience, vets and non vets, voiced concern about adopton of a 'phased withdrawal' which could drag on for years, leaving remaining troops in a vulnerable position.
Veteran Ed Stateman, referring to the late Senator Gene McCarthy as a man of courage called on Congressman Bishop to exhibit courage and to take a clear stand on bringing the troops home quickly.
Congressman Bishop will next come before the east end public on January 9 at a meeting at the Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton at 7pm. (Reservations are required. See Peace & Justice calendar for details).
Bishop spoke at the United Methodist Church in Sag Harbor on Sunday.
He said "The information provided to us was part fiction, part hyperbole, part 'cherry picked intelligence' but it did not add up that the threat of Sadaam was true."
Bishop is considering the merits of the Murtha resolution which calls for a quick withdrawal from Iraq but he is concerned about what it will mean for US security.
The meeting in Sag Harbor on Sunday was called by the The East End Vets, an organization of combat veterans who oppose the war. The group is collecting signatures on petitions urging the congressman to vote for the Murtha ammendment.
Bishop said initially he was convinced by the President that the war was justified. His subseqent votes for funding the war were based on wanting to give the troops what they needed to be safe.
Now, Bishop says, he agrees with opponents of the war that our presence there is
fueling the insurgency. He cited his votes for bills in the House which call for a timetable for a phased withdrawal of troops.
Although he voted for supplemental funding measures for the war he will not support additional funding unless it is accompanied by a detailed plan for withdrawal.
Members of the audience, vets and non vets, voiced concern about adopton of a 'phased withdrawal' which could drag on for years, leaving remaining troops in a vulnerable position.
Veteran Ed Stateman, referring to the late Senator Gene McCarthy as a man of courage called on Congressman Bishop to exhibit courage and to take a clear stand on bringing the troops home quickly.
Congressman Bishop will next come before the east end public on January 9 at a meeting at the Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton at 7pm. (Reservations are required. See Peace & Justice calendar for details).
Week of December 8, 2005
The complete East End Report is at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Veterans to Confront Congressman
Kathy Engel: Where the Lights Are
Affordable Housing
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Veterans to Confront Congressman
Kathy Engel: Where the Lights Are
Affordable Housing
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Veterans to Confront Congressman
On Sunday, December 11 at 4pm the East End Veterans will host a gathering at the Methodist Church on Madison St. Sag Harbor. The East End Vets are in opposition to the current war in Iraq. Veteran James La Rocca and Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss the war and questions will be accepted from the audience.
Mr. La Rocca will challenge the Congressman to support withdrawal from an increasingly chaotic Iraq. The Congressman is expected to defend his position which up to now has been supportive of the administration's requests for funding the war.
Perhaps the weight of public opinion and the facts on the ground may persuade our elected representative to change his stance.
All are invited to see and hear but the room holds 80 so be on time!
Mr. La Rocca will challenge the Congressman to support withdrawal from an increasingly chaotic Iraq. The Congressman is expected to defend his position which up to now has been supportive of the administration's requests for funding the war.
Perhaps the weight of public opinion and the facts on the ground may persuade our elected representative to change his stance.
All are invited to see and hear but the room holds 80 so be on time!
Kathy Engel: Where the Lights Are
Something about first snow. Why is that first falling and covering of white crystal so mesmerizing, so miraculous seeming? Each winter it’s breathtaking to wake up one morning to branches heavy with white powder, blanketed ground.
And the lights seem to twinkle on trees earlier each year. Before I know it after yellow and orange leaves sensuous in autumn, blink blink, the trees are winking. It’s true, there’s something magical, fairy tale like about the snow and the lights. Perhaps it’s that we have made it through another year; we can still fantasize, gather together, sip hot cocoa, run around with torn mittens and lips too cold to say words right. Every year I pronounce I’m done with winter, that middle age has taken away my love of frosty breath circles. Then the wonderland, the promise of cozy family reunions by the fire, and I’m back, taking out the menorah, oversized socks to hang on my sister’s mantle Christmas eve, candles everywhere, and Dylan Thomas’s “A Child’s Christmas in Whales” to read aloud.
Then there is the other side of it, that extravaganza of lights and front yard displays-- whole lit up villages – reindeer and Santa’s on lawns representing a dimension of decoration I’ve never quite understood. I know it means a lot to people; I just don’t know what. Like so much of our country, it seems like the goal is more, shiniest… most. I wonder particularly in these energy worry days, just how much electricity the flood of holiday lights expends.
This season I can’t stop feeling something else about the lights as I drive by one beautifully lit tree after another, even as I sigh with a kind of relief that we can still enjoy the beauty, and perhaps an inner relief that I can return to warmth, light, home, that no matter where I’ve traveled, into what pain and danger, I’ve always so far been able to come home.
On September 12, soon after a storm called Katrina swept through New Orleans and the Gulf Coast revealing the waves of neglect and disregard that cursed poor black communities long before the storm; I went to Jackson, Mississippi and New Orleans with a friend in response to a call issued by the newly formed People’s Hurricane Relief Fund & Oversight Coalition. I was fortunate due to an unforeseen change in my work plans, to be able to take a week. I had been searching for which effort made sense to me to join. When I read the call for PHRF I knew this was the one for me because the commitment is for self determination in all aspects of relief, recovery and reconstruction for the people hit the hardest, abandoned the longest. The call is for the right to go home, union jobs in rebuilding, money to reconnect families. The coalition aims to function as an organizing mechanism for those with the least money and the darkest skin, left on rooftops as rescue planes flew by and levies told the truth about power.
We arrived in Jackson, Mississippi one hour after the PHRF began to set up their office. We did what you do when going into a war zone, offer solidarity – answer phones, write things, go to the post office, whatever is needed. We stayed with young organizers and educators from the Young People’s Project, children of the Civil Rights Movement, who dazzled us with their talent, commitment, warmth and strength. My one day in New Orleans and Algiers just across the river where white vigilantes had terrorized the black community in the wake of Katrina’s winds, was inadequate in time, but imprinted in my mind and heart the image of apartheid, war and abandonment in America. The Red Cross hadn’t come. FEMA hadn’t come. Humvees and Blackwater security personnel cruised the streets. The police had looked the other way when white men randomly shot black men, graffiti sprawled across doors: We Shoot Looters.
The looters turned out to be every government agency. The people getting shot had been written off long ago.
Thursday and Friday, December 8th and 9th the Coalition, led by community groups from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, people of color, are holding a national meeting in Jackson, Mississippi to create a permanent oversight committee. Saturday December 10th they will march in New Orleans to demand justice for the displaced people.
In January, being launched on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, the Finding Our Folk Tour, part of the PHRF, initiated by the Young People’s Project, and endorsed by an education committee convened by Macarthur winning author and educator Lisa Delpit (Other People’s Children), will take young leaders, speakers and artists through the south to “raise the voices of Katrina survivors and connect them with the voices of America’s survivors, the brothers and sisters in all corners of the country who remain on the margins of citizenship.” These young people are paving the way for democracy, or at least for some truth at a time when denial has blinded the collective vision and eroded the soul of a big piece of this country.
Weeks ago, when the first lights began to flicker on again in New Orleans, the city became a patchwork of electricity. Some neighborhoods had lights; others, even nearby, remained dark. Since hearing this I have been haunted by the simple, harsh truth – the exact visual image of where the lights did or didn’t go back on. I’ve been trying to think of what could be done during this holiday season, with lights, to show the true solidarity of people who have not forgotten, will not forget the people who were left to die by the officials, to say: lights for all or lights for none. I don’t know, in the magnitude of pain and need, whether a symbolic action of turning lights off for five minutes and then on again on Christmas Eve, or New Year ’s Eve, would mean anything.
What I do know is that we as a vast country of people have the capacity for great compassion and generosity. That has been proven, last year with the Tsunami and again with Katrina. Those few days in the office in Jackson I saw the countless expressions of solidarity and desire to help. I believe, based on that and what I’ve heard and seen since, that enormous numbers of people in this country do have the heart to give. The question I ask is do we have the will to look at the truth and act on it? My holiday challenge is to insist that we look deep into the skin of our history, into our own mirrors, and ask ourselves what we can do to make sure there are never never any more broken levies, no more stranded people of any color, that safety is never preserved only for those who can pay for it, that we insist upon change, and that we seek out, as one of the leaders of the coalition has said so often “ the hidden genius in each poor black community” and shine the lights on that genius. Shine the lights.
Kathy Engel
Sagaponack, N.Y.
December 6, 2005
For more information on the People's Hurricane Relief Fund and Oversight Coalition:
Peace & Justice Calendar Starting December 9
UPDATED December 9:
For details on the following events scroll down:
* December 9 (Friday): New Women in Black Peace Vigil in Patchogue at 3 pm
* December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
* December 10(Saturday): Monthly demonstration at Bayshore Recruiting Station 11am-1pm
* December 10(Saturday): Weekly demonstration at Coram Recruiting Stations 10-11am
* December 11(Sunday): East End Vets Host Congressman Tim Bishop in Sag Harbor at 4:00pm
* December 11 (Sunday): Bread for the World - "Global Dining" in Water Mill at 6 pm
* December 13 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm
* December 17(Saturday): Film "A Union Man" at Pre Holiday Fun Raiser in Bellport at 7pm
* December 17(Saturday): Monthly Demonstration at Lindenhurst Recruiting station 10-11:30am
* December 18 (Sunday): Candlelight Peace Vigil in Patchogue at 5pm
* January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Repeating Events:
* Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Details follow:
December 9 (Friday): New Women in Black Peace Vigil in Patchogue at 3 pm
Join us in welcoming winter. Shinnecock artists will display their native crafts. There will be baked goods, bead work, candles, games and more. The Cultural Center and Museum is at 100 Montauk Hway at West Gate Road, Southampton. Phone 631-287-4923 for more information.
___________________________________________________
December 10(Saturday): Weekly demonstration at Coram Recruiting Stations 10-11am
Every Saturday from 10-11 a.m., there will be a demonstration at the Coram recruiting stations, 356 Middle Counry Road. The message is "get recruiters out of schools, end the war in Iraq and remove the Bush administration".
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
___________________________________________________
December 10(Saturday): Monthly demonstration at Bayshore Recruiting station 11am-1pm
Starting December 10 demonstrations on the 2nd Saturday each month will be held at the Bayshore recruiting stations, 38-40 E Main Street from 11-1p.m.
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
____________________________________________________
December 11(Sunday): East End Vets Host Congressman Tim Bishop in Sag Harbor at 4:00pm
The East End Veterans are having a holiday gathering at the Sag Harbor Methodist Church on Madison St.
EEV member James LaRocca will challenge Rep. Tim Bishop to end his support for the administration's policy in Iraq, call for the immediate withdrawal of American Troops, refuse further funding of the President's Iraq misadventure except that needed to end the hostilities and bring home our American military men and women. Furthermore, the East End Vets will call upon Rep. Tim Bishop to publicly announce his support for the Murtha amendment to end hostilities in 6 months as a co-sponsor.
Tim Bishop will defend and explain to the veterans his current evolving position.
Questions will be taken from the audience, followed by convivial holiday refreshments.
Admission is free, seating is limited to the first 80 people on a first come basis.
Contact: Joe Giannini 267-6666 or Giannini43@yahoo.com
___________________________________________________
December 11 (Sunday): Bread for the World - "Global Dining" in Water Mill at 6 pm
A dinner at the Incarnation Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway between Water Mill and Bridgehampton. We Feed You to Help us Feed Them. Donation $25 ... proceeds go to Bread for the World
For more information call 631 537-1187 or thewelcomeplaceonline dot com
___________________________________________________
December 13 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm
The regular monthly meeting of the South Fork chapter of the Progressive Coalition is at 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway & Hayground Rd. between Water Mill and Bridgehampton -- this month the meeting is on December 13th.
Info: 516-541-1006, ext.55 or www dot lipc dot org
___________________________________________________
December 17(Saturday): Monthly Demonstration at Lindenhurst Recruiting station 10-11:30am
Starting December 17 a demonstration will be held on the third Saturday each month at the
Lindenhurst military recruiting station located on Wellwood Ave. just south of the LIRR
and just north of Montauk Hwy from 10-11:30am
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
___________________________________________________
December 17(Saturday): Film "A Union Man" at Pre Holiday Fun Raiser in Bellport at 7pm
South Country Peace Group are sponsoring a pre holiday 'Fun Raiser' at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bellport at 51 Browns Lane on Saturday December 17.
Come see the showing of "A Union Man: The Life & Work of Julius Margolin", a film by George Mann followed by musical entertainment by George & Julius.
A small donation will be requested. Light Refreshments will be served.
For more information call Dennis at 631-475-0045.
___________________________________________________
December 18 (Sunday): Candlelight Peace Vigil in Patchogue at 5pm
The monthly candlelight vigil in Patchogue will be on Dec 18 this
month at 5:00pm. The vigil is normally on the last Sunday of the
month which falls on Christmas this month.
The vigil is sponsored by South Country Peace Group and Bellport
Women in Black
Info at dmu7@optonline.net
___________________________________________________
January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Monday,January 9 starting at 7pm.
Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
Saturdays: Weekly demonstrations at Coram Recruiting stations 10-11am
Every Saturday from 10-11 a.m., there will be a demonstration at the Coram recruiting stations, 356 Middle Counry Road
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
___________________________________________________
Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
The group meets at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway on Thursdays at 6:30pm
Contact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita@verizon.net
____________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
___________________________________________________
Writers Guild of America East - Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott
More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org
___________________________________________________
Send event listings for next week's report by 5pm Tuesday to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
For details on the following events scroll down:
* December 9 (Friday): New Women in Black Peace Vigil in Patchogue at 3 pm
* December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
* December 10(Saturday): Monthly demonstration at Bayshore Recruiting Station 11am-1pm
* December 10(Saturday): Weekly demonstration at Coram Recruiting Stations 10-11am
* December 11(Sunday): East End Vets Host Congressman Tim Bishop in Sag Harbor at 4:00pm
* December 11 (Sunday): Bread for the World - "Global Dining" in Water Mill at 6 pm
* December 13 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm
* December 17(Saturday): Film "A Union Man" at Pre Holiday Fun Raiser in Bellport at 7pm
* December 17(Saturday): Monthly Demonstration at Lindenhurst Recruiting station 10-11:30am
* December 18 (Sunday): Candlelight Peace Vigil in Patchogue at 5pm
* January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Repeating Events:
* Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Details follow:
December 9 (Friday): New Women in Black Peace Vigil in Patchogue at 3 pm
A new Women In Black group is forming in Patchgue and will be holding vigil every FridayInfo at: 631-875-8647
from 3:00-3:45 on the corner of Main St. and N. Ocean Ave.
___________________________________________________December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
Join us in welcoming winter. Shinnecock artists will display their native crafts. There will be baked goods, bead work, candles, games and more. The Cultural Center and Museum is at 100 Montauk Hway at West Gate Road, Southampton. Phone 631-287-4923 for more information.
___________________________________________________
December 10(Saturday): Weekly demonstration at Coram Recruiting Stations 10-11am
Every Saturday from 10-11 a.m., there will be a demonstration at the Coram recruiting stations, 356 Middle Counry Road. The message is "get recruiters out of schools, end the war in Iraq and remove the Bush administration".
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
___________________________________________________
December 10(Saturday): Monthly demonstration at Bayshore Recruiting station 11am-1pm
Starting December 10 demonstrations on the 2nd Saturday each month will be held at the Bayshore recruiting stations, 38-40 E Main Street from 11-1p.m.
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
____________________________________________________
December 11(Sunday): East End Vets Host Congressman Tim Bishop in Sag Harbor at 4:00pm
The East End Veterans are having a holiday gathering at the Sag Harbor Methodist Church on Madison St.
EEV member James LaRocca will challenge Rep. Tim Bishop to end his support for the administration's policy in Iraq, call for the immediate withdrawal of American Troops, refuse further funding of the President's Iraq misadventure except that needed to end the hostilities and bring home our American military men and women. Furthermore, the East End Vets will call upon Rep. Tim Bishop to publicly announce his support for the Murtha amendment to end hostilities in 6 months as a co-sponsor.
Tim Bishop will defend and explain to the veterans his current evolving position.
Questions will be taken from the audience, followed by convivial holiday refreshments.
Admission is free, seating is limited to the first 80 people on a first come basis.
Contact: Joe Giannini 267-6666 or Giannini43@yahoo.com
___________________________________________________
December 11 (Sunday): Bread for the World - "Global Dining" in Water Mill at 6 pm
A dinner at the Incarnation Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway between Water Mill and Bridgehampton. We Feed You to Help us Feed Them. Donation $25 ... proceeds go to Bread for the World
For more information call 631 537-1187 or thewelcomeplaceonline dot com
___________________________________________________
December 13 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30pm
The regular monthly meeting of the South Fork chapter of the Progressive Coalition is at 6:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway & Hayground Rd. between Water Mill and Bridgehampton -- this month the meeting is on December 13th.
Info: 516-541-1006, ext.55 or www dot lipc dot org
___________________________________________________
December 17(Saturday): Monthly Demonstration at Lindenhurst Recruiting station 10-11:30am
Starting December 17 a demonstration will be held on the third Saturday each month at the
Lindenhurst military recruiting station located on Wellwood Ave. just south of the LIRR
and just north of Montauk Hwy from 10-11:30am
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
___________________________________________________
December 17(Saturday): Film "A Union Man" at Pre Holiday Fun Raiser in Bellport at 7pm
South Country Peace Group are sponsoring a pre holiday 'Fun Raiser' at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bellport at 51 Browns Lane on Saturday December 17.
Come see the showing of "A Union Man: The Life & Work of Julius Margolin", a film by George Mann followed by musical entertainment by George & Julius.
A small donation will be requested. Light Refreshments will be served.
For more information call Dennis at 631-475-0045.
___________________________________________________
December 18 (Sunday): Candlelight Peace Vigil in Patchogue at 5pm
The monthly candlelight vigil in Patchogue will be on Dec 18 this
month at 5:00pm. The vigil is normally on the last Sunday of the
month which falls on Christmas this month.
The vigil is sponsored by South Country Peace Group and Bellport
Women in Black
Info at dmu7@optonline.net
___________________________________________________
January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Monday,January 9 starting at 7pm.
Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
Saturdays: Weekly demonstrations at Coram Recruiting stations 10-11am
Every Saturday from 10-11 a.m., there will be a demonstration at the Coram recruiting stations, 356 Middle Counry Road
Info: Karen at 631-875-8647
___________________________________________________
Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
The group meets at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway on Thursdays at 6:30pm
Contact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita@verizon.net
____________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
___________________________________________________
Writers Guild of America East - Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott
More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org
___________________________________________________
Send event listings for next week's report by 5pm Tuesday to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
Week of December 1, 2005
The complete East End Report is at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Bridge the Gaps
Peace Activists Meet Senator Schumer
Affordable Housing
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Bridge the Gaps
Peace Activists Meet Senator Schumer
Affordable Housing
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Commentary: Bridge the Gaps which Separate Us
by Michael O'Neill
Two years ago, the East Hampton Anti-Bias Task Force invited the police departments from Southampton and East Hampton to a viewing of the acclaimed film, “Farmingville” and to hear from then Farmingville Police Chief Kenneth Rau, Det. Sgt. Robert Reecks of the Suffolk Anti-Hate Crime Unit, and Joseph Rizzo, Special Agent of Homeland Security (the old INS) who had been dispatched to communities having notable difficulties between racial or ethnic groups to help calm potential hot spots and discuss policies of municipal policing that could facilitate resolution of conflict.
A Year + Surveillance
Chief Rau had stationed an officer near the scene of the day laborers' shape-up site in an unmarked car after recording complaints that men were urinating in the open, making lewd comments to female passers-by, threatening people, fighting and littering " the exact same charges cited by the mayor of the East Hampton Village and repeated to the newspaper as true.
He made it a habit of stopping by for 10 or 15 minutes every morning for a year and a half before the outbreak of turmoil that made Farmingville synonymous with nativism opposing immigrants.
He told the South Fork police that he had initially accepted the charges as true, but after many months he saw clearly that the charges were false, completely fabricated.
Quite the opposite, the accused men were the object of racist curses, had objects tossed at them, and had cars swerve as if to run them down. Hostile individuals photographed them or drivers who stopped to hire them.
Time Breeds Respect
Over time he grew to respect these men who were only trying to earn a living lawfully. He and his officers found them respectful and cooperative. In fact, the police attention helped stopping the robbery of these men that had been occurring frequently. They were instrumental in settling disputes between employers and day laborers, going after one person in particular who had cheated several men of wages. He noted that even with the police mediation these men always got the short end of the stick. He added sometimes problems did arise with the workers, but then they helped, including bringing in a culprit accused of stealing something from a job site.
Lessons from Other Areas
Agent Joseph Rizzo gave added examples from communities in NJ, NY, CT and PA. He reported that planned policies for the new immigrants reduced the tensions and helped deal with strains in the fabric of social cohesion, but he said the police can not be expected to do the work of elected officials, churches, schools and other institutions bridging the gaps of separation between different elements of the community.
Bridge the Gaps
The South Fork sorely needs its churches and other institutions to bridge the gaps which separate us. We need the kind of bold vision that Nassau County Executive Suozzi demonstrated in Glen Cove when he was supervisor there. Against the very same fabricated complaints, he showed the imagination and common sense to provide a work center for day laborers in Glen Cove who also had no where to go but on the sidewalks, curbs and streets. Opening a work center here makes good sense for all parts of our community.
Michael O'Neill is Chair of the East Hampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force
Two years ago, the East Hampton Anti-Bias Task Force invited the police departments from Southampton and East Hampton to a viewing of the acclaimed film, “Farmingville” and to hear from then Farmingville Police Chief Kenneth Rau, Det. Sgt. Robert Reecks of the Suffolk Anti-Hate Crime Unit, and Joseph Rizzo, Special Agent of Homeland Security (the old INS) who had been dispatched to communities having notable difficulties between racial or ethnic groups to help calm potential hot spots and discuss policies of municipal policing that could facilitate resolution of conflict.
A Year + Surveillance
Chief Rau had stationed an officer near the scene of the day laborers' shape-up site in an unmarked car after recording complaints that men were urinating in the open, making lewd comments to female passers-by, threatening people, fighting and littering " the exact same charges cited by the mayor of the East Hampton Village and repeated to the newspaper as true.
He made it a habit of stopping by for 10 or 15 minutes every morning for a year and a half before the outbreak of turmoil that made Farmingville synonymous with nativism opposing immigrants.
He told the South Fork police that he had initially accepted the charges as true, but after many months he saw clearly that the charges were false, completely fabricated.
Quite the opposite, the accused men were the object of racist curses, had objects tossed at them, and had cars swerve as if to run them down. Hostile individuals photographed them or drivers who stopped to hire them.
Time Breeds Respect
Over time he grew to respect these men who were only trying to earn a living lawfully. He and his officers found them respectful and cooperative. In fact, the police attention helped stopping the robbery of these men that had been occurring frequently. They were instrumental in settling disputes between employers and day laborers, going after one person in particular who had cheated several men of wages. He noted that even with the police mediation these men always got the short end of the stick. He added sometimes problems did arise with the workers, but then they helped, including bringing in a culprit accused of stealing something from a job site.
Lessons from Other Areas
Agent Joseph Rizzo gave added examples from communities in NJ, NY, CT and PA. He reported that planned policies for the new immigrants reduced the tensions and helped deal with strains in the fabric of social cohesion, but he said the police can not be expected to do the work of elected officials, churches, schools and other institutions bridging the gaps of separation between different elements of the community.
Bridge the Gaps
The South Fork sorely needs its churches and other institutions to bridge the gaps which separate us. We need the kind of bold vision that Nassau County Executive Suozzi demonstrated in Glen Cove when he was supervisor there. Against the very same fabricated complaints, he showed the imagination and common sense to provide a work center for day laborers in Glen Cove who also had no where to go but on the sidewalks, curbs and streets. Opening a work center here makes good sense for all parts of our community.
Michael O'Neill is Chair of the East Hampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force
Peace Activists Meet Senator Schumer
Long Island peace activists from the lay Catholic organization Pax Christi, the American Friends Service Committee and LI Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives met last week with Senator Chuck Schumer.
They urged the Senator to take the lead in bringing the war in Iraq to an end. The activists told him that US presence in Iraq was provoking terrorism, that the war is immoral, is driven by the need to control oil resources and that the majority of Americans do not support it. They said that the administration has proven that it is not to be believed on its reasons for going to war.
Senator Schumer spoke about "bad people doing bad things" and about standing up against "terrorism". In relation to the assertions of the activists about permanent bases and US control of Iraq's oil, Schumer said that the tide is turning against plans to occupy Iraq indefinitely and to control the oil resources.
The Senator did not agree that a majority wanted to end the war. He thinks they are confused but that "if things continue continue as they are now" that in three to six months the public will be ready to denounce the war. He intends to press the administration for an exit plan.
This report was prepared with the help of Sheila Croke.
Week of November 24, 2005
The complete East End Report is at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Activists Meet Senator
Affordable Housing
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Activists Meet Senator
Affordable Housing
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
Listen to Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" for more events on Long Island.
12 Noon - 2 pm Thursdays on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Peace & Justice Calendar: Starting November 25
For details on the following events scroll down:
* November 25 (Friday): Demonstrations Against War and War Toys in Smithtown 1 - 3 pm
* November 27 (Sunday): Monthly Candlelight vigil in Patchogue from 5:30-6:30 pm
* December 8 (Thursday): POSTPONED to Monday Jan 9 Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
* December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
* December 11 (Sunday): Bread for the World - "Global Dining" in Water Mill at 6 pm
Repeating Events:
* Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Details follow:
___________________________________________________
November 25(Friday): Demonstration Against War and War Toys in Smithtown 1 - 3 pm
Join members of many peace and social justice organizations across Long Island as we stand on Black Friday, November 25 from 1 to 2 pm making a powerful visual statement for peace in Iraq. The demonstration will include the Fallen Hero Exhibit prepared by North Fork People of Conscience and a display of coffins representing the dead provided by the War Resistors League.
Join the demonstration near Houlihan's on the south side of Route 25 in Lake Grove directly across from the main entrance to Smith Haven Mall.
Following this demonstration we will be leafleting against the purchase of War Toys at the Toy R' Us store, in the same area from 2 to 3pm.
For more information Suffolk Peace Network at 689-2132. ___________________________________________________
November 27 (Sunday): Monthly Candlelight vigil in Patchogue from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The montly vigil against the Iraq war will be at Main Street and North Ocean Ave. in Patchogue from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The names of those killed in the war will be read. For more info: 631-286-5879 or email dmu7@optonline.net
___________________________________________________
December 8 (Thursday): POSTPONED - See Monday January 9
Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
___________________________________________________
December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
Join us in welcoming winter. Shinnecock artists will display their native crafts. There will be baked goods, bead work, candles, games and more. The Cultural Center and Museum is at 100 Montauk Hway at West Gate Road, Southampton. Phone 631-287-4923 for more information.
___________________________________________________
December 11 (Sunday): Bread for the World - "Global Dining" in Water Mill at 6 pm
A dinner at the Incarnation Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway between Water Mill and Bridgehampton. We Feed You to Help us Feed Them. Donation $25 ... proceeds go to Bread for the World
For more information call 631 537-1187
http://www.thewelcomeplaceonline.com/
___________________________________________________
January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
(POSTPONED from Dec 8)
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Monday Januar 9 starting at 7pm. Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
The group meets at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway on Thursdays at 6:30pm
Contact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita@verizon.net
* November 25 (Friday): Demonstrations Against War and War Toys in Smithtown 1 - 3 pm
* November 27 (Sunday): Monthly Candlelight vigil in Patchogue from 5:30-6:30 pm
* December 8 (Thursday): POSTPONED to Monday Jan 9 Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
* December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
* December 11 (Sunday): Bread for the World - "Global Dining" in Water Mill at 6 pm
Repeating Events:
* Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Details follow:
___________________________________________________
November 25(Friday): Demonstration Against War and War Toys in Smithtown 1 - 3 pm
Join members of many peace and social justice organizations across Long Island as we stand on Black Friday, November 25 from 1 to 2 pm making a powerful visual statement for peace in Iraq. The demonstration will include the Fallen Hero Exhibit prepared by North Fork People of Conscience and a display of coffins representing the dead provided by the War Resistors League.
Join the demonstration near Houlihan's on the south side of Route 25 in Lake Grove directly across from the main entrance to Smith Haven Mall.
Following this demonstration we will be leafleting against the purchase of War Toys at the Toy R' Us store, in the same area from 2 to 3pm.
For more information Suffolk Peace Network at 689-2132. ___________________________________________________
November 27 (Sunday): Monthly Candlelight vigil in Patchogue from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The montly vigil against the Iraq war will be at Main Street and North Ocean Ave. in Patchogue from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The names of those killed in the war will be read. For more info: 631-286-5879 or email dmu7@optonline.net
___________________________________________________
December 8 (Thursday): POSTPONED - See Monday January 9
Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
___________________________________________________
December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
Join us in welcoming winter. Shinnecock artists will display their native crafts. There will be baked goods, bead work, candles, games and more. The Cultural Center and Museum is at 100 Montauk Hway at West Gate Road, Southampton. Phone 631-287-4923 for more information.
___________________________________________________
December 11 (Sunday): Bread for the World - "Global Dining" in Water Mill at 6 pm
A dinner at the Incarnation Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway between Water Mill and Bridgehampton. We Feed You to Help us Feed Them. Donation $25 ... proceeds go to Bread for the World
For more information call 631 537-1187
http://www.thewelcomeplaceonline.com/
___________________________________________________
January 9 (Monday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
(POSTPONED from Dec 8)
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Monday Januar 9 starting at 7pm. Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
Thursday evening Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
The group meets at the Lutheran Church at Hayground Road and Montauk Highway on Thursdays at 6:30pm
Contact Pastor Vita at 631-537-1187 or pastorvita@verizon.net
_________________________________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
___________________________________________________
Writers Guild of America East - Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott
More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org
___________________________________________________
Send event listings for next week's report by 5pm Tuesday to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
Week of November 17, 2005
In this week's report: [ click on any of the bold headers below ]
(The complete East End Report is at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com)
Southampton is Indian Country
Affordable Housing
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
The East End Report is heard on Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
(The complete East End Report is at www.eastendrep.blogspot.com)
Southampton is Indian Country
Affordable Housing
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
The East End Report is heard on Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM _______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Southampton is Indian Country
In delivering his opinion in suits brought by the Town of Southampton and the State of New York against the Shinnecock Indian Nation, Federal judge Thomas Platt declared that the Shinnecocks are indeed a tribe. He cited a 1792 act of the state legislature as deciding their status.
Platt's decision states ''The arguments advanced by the State Attorney General and the Town Attorney, were and are, at best, blatantly inconsistent (to say the least),'' . Also, claims by Southampton relative to Shinnecock geneology were irrelevant.
Such was the result of a 1 million dollar legal effort by Southampton Town to shoot down efforts by the Shinnecock Nation to lift themselves up by their bootstraps and emerge from poverty.
The status of the proposed Westwoods casino site must be settled by trial, although the Judge's decision states that in his court's opinion, tribal members ''are not obligated under present circumstances to seek or obtain approval by the United States before proceeding to develop their properties.''
A more complete account of the legal decision and its effect on the Federal recognition process can be found on-line at the web site of the publication Indian Country Today.
Platt's decision states ''The arguments advanced by the State Attorney General and the Town Attorney, were and are, at best, blatantly inconsistent (to say the least),'' . Also, claims by Southampton relative to Shinnecock geneology were irrelevant.
Such was the result of a 1 million dollar legal effort by Southampton Town to shoot down efforts by the Shinnecock Nation to lift themselves up by their bootstraps and emerge from poverty.
The status of the proposed Westwoods casino site must be settled by trial, although the Judge's decision states that in his court's opinion, tribal members ''are not obligated under present circumstances to seek or obtain approval by the United States before proceeding to develop their properties.''
A more complete account of the legal decision and its effect on the Federal recognition process can be found on-line at the web site of the publication Indian Country Today.
Peace & Justice Calender starting November 17
Details on these events follow:
* November 17 (Thursday): National Not Your Soldier Youth and Student Day of Action
* November 18(Friday): National Stand Down Day - Demonstrations 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Patchogue
* November 18 (Friday): Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer and LI Camp Casey group
* November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
* November 18 (Friday): Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer and LI Camp Casey group in NYC
* November 19 (Saturday): Leafletting at Military Recruiting Station in Lindenhurst 10:00-11:30 am.
* November 19 (Saturday): Buddy Merriam and Backroads 25th Anniversary show in Riverhead 8:00 pm
* November 20 (Sunday): Code Pink Meeting in Huntington at 10am
* November 20 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace in Iraq & Israel/Palestine in Sag Harbor at 3pm
* November 22 (Tuesday): Film: "Wal-Mart, The High Cost of Low Cost" in Bayshore 7:15-9:30pm
* November 25 (Friday): Demonstration Against War and War Toys in Smithtown 1 - 2 pm
* November 27 (Sunday): Monthly Candlelight vigil in Patchogue from 5:30-6:30 pm
* December 8 (Thursday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
* December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
Repeating Events:
* DISCONTINUED: Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI at Senator Clinton and Schumer's offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
* Sunday evenings Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English: Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Details follow:
___________________________________________________
November 17 (Thursday): National Not Your Soldier Youth and Student Day of Action
Call is for a youth and student led counter-recruitment day of action at a high school or college Campus near you. Organized by the National Youth and Student Peace Coalition.
[ also see November 18 - local support demonstration in Patchogue ]
Go to http://www.nyspc.net/notyoursoldier.php for more info.
___________________________________________________
November 18 (Friday): National Stand Down Day - Demonstrations 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Patchogue
This call is also made in support of the National Not Your Soldier Youth and Student Day of Action
Go to http://www.nyspc.net/notyoursoldier.php for more info.
Please join us as we say NO to the war in Iraq, and NO to the recruitment of our fellow Americans into this war. (spncr@active.ws);
_____________________________________________________
November 18 (Friday): Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer and LI Camp Casey group
On Friday, November 18 a meeting with Senator Schumer is planned at his NYC office. Members of the groups who conducted Camp Casey LI will talk with the Senator. He has been quoted as saying "even if I knew then what I know now I would still have voted for war." They plan to ask him "what do you need to change your mind?".
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for more info.
___________________________________________________
November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
Shut down the School of the Americas and change oppressive U.S. foreign policy! Converge on Fort Benning for 3 Days of Remembrance & Resistance to Close the SOA!
For November Mobilization information, visit http://www.soaw.org/.
For local info: contact Bill McNulty wmcnult@suffolk.lib.ny.us
___________________________________________________
November 19 (Saturday): - Leafletting at Military Recruiting Station in Lindenhurst 10:00-11:30 am.
Monthly demonstratin at Lindenhurst military recruiting station on Wellwood Ave. just south of the LI Railroad station..
Info: call PeaceSmiths 631-798-0778 or email spncr@active.ws
(This demonstration is in support of the Not Your Soldier and National Stand Down
Day actions.)
___________________________________________________
November 19 (Saturday): Buddy Merriam and Backroads 25th Anniversary show in Riverhead 8:00 pm
The Backroads Bluegrass group will perform at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall in Riverhead at 8pm.
Call 631-849-4140 for info and ticket details.
___________________________________________________
November 20 (Sunday): Code Pink Meeing in Huntington at 10am
Code Pink will conduct an organizational meeting at the Cinema Arts Centre, Park Avenue in Huntington from 10am to 12 Noon. All interested individuals welcome!
Email: ajustpeace@earthlink.net for more info.
___________________________________________________
November 20 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace in Iraq & Israel/Palestine in Sag Harbor at 3pm
East End Women in Black vigil for peace in Sag Harbor at the Wharf at 3pm
Vigils are held on the third Sunday each month in Sag Harbor and on the first Sunday each month at the monument in Bridgehampton at 3pm.
Info at 631-831-4966 or www.eewib.blogspot.com
___________________________________________________
November 22 (Tuesday): Film: "Wal-Mart, The High Cost of Low Cost" in Bayshore 7:15-9:30pm
The film "WalMart, The High Cost of Low Cost" by Robert Greenwald will be shown at the Bayshore/Brightwaters Library in Bayshore starting 7:15 pm.
Free admission and open to the public. Discussion to follow.
Call for more info: 631-968-5571
___________________________________________________
November 25 (Friday): Demonstration Against War and War Toys in Smithtown 1 - 2 pm
Demonstrators will hold panels with photos of dead US soldiers and will leaflet against war toys.
Help is needed.
If you can "captain" and get 5 people to each carry a panel --
please contact Liz Folz (mollydog4@aol.com).
___________________________________________________
November 27 (Sunday): Monthly Candlelight vigil in Patchogue from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The montly vigil against the Iraq war will be at Main Street and North Ocean Ave. in Patchogue from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The names of those killed in the war will be read.
For more info: 631-286-5879 or email dmu7@optonline.net
___________________________________________________
December 8 (Thursday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Friday December 8 starting at 7pm. Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
___________________________________________________
December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
Join us in welcoming winter. Shinnecock artists will display their native crafts. There will be baked goods, bead work, candles, games and more.
The Cultural Center and Museum is at 100 Montauk Hway at West Gate Road, Southampton.
Phone 631-287-4923 for more information.
Repeating Events:
Discontinued:
Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI Senators Clinton and Schumer offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
Long Island Camp Casey has been discontinued. A state-wide campaign to lobby our sentators is being planned. The purpose is to tell them to retract their vote for the illegal occupation of Iraq and that the time is NOW to bring our troops home.
A meeting with Senator Schumer is planned at his NYC office on Friday, Nov 18. Members of the groups that conducted Camp Casey LI will talk with the senator.
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for more info.
___________________________________________________
Sunday evenings: Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
Book Study group forming to discuss "Don't Think of an Elephant" by George Lakoff at Incarnation Lutheran Church Montauk Highway at Hayground Road between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
For more information go to www.thewelcomeplaceonline.com
or (631) 537-1187
___________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road. ___________________________________________________
Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org ___________________________________________________
Send event listings for next report to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
* November 17 (Thursday): National Not Your Soldier Youth and Student Day of Action
* November 18(Friday): National Stand Down Day - Demonstrations 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Patchogue
* November 18 (Friday): Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer and LI Camp Casey group
* November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
* November 18 (Friday): Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer and LI Camp Casey group in NYC
* November 19 (Saturday): Leafletting at Military Recruiting Station in Lindenhurst 10:00-11:30 am.
* November 19 (Saturday): Buddy Merriam and Backroads 25th Anniversary show in Riverhead 8:00 pm
* November 20 (Sunday): Code Pink Meeting in Huntington at 10am
* November 20 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace in Iraq & Israel/Palestine in Sag Harbor at 3pm
* November 22 (Tuesday): Film: "Wal-Mart, The High Cost of Low Cost" in Bayshore 7:15-9:30pm
* November 25 (Friday): Demonstration Against War and War Toys in Smithtown 1 - 2 pm
* November 27 (Sunday): Monthly Candlelight vigil in Patchogue from 5:30-6:30 pm
* December 8 (Thursday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
* December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
Repeating Events:
* DISCONTINUED: Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI at Senator Clinton and Schumer's offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
* Sunday evenings Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English: Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Details follow:
___________________________________________________
November 17 (Thursday): National Not Your Soldier Youth and Student Day of Action
Call is for a youth and student led counter-recruitment day of action at a high school or college Campus near you. Organized by the National Youth and Student Peace Coalition.
[ also see November 18 - local support demonstration in Patchogue ]
Go to http://www.nyspc.net/notyoursoldier.php for more info.
___________________________________________________
November 18 (Friday): National Stand Down Day - Demonstrations 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Patchogue
This call is also made in support of the National Not Your Soldier Youth and Student Day of Action
Go to http://www.nyspc.net/notyoursoldier.php for more info.
Please join us as we say NO to the war in Iraq, and NO to the recruitment of our fellow Americans into this war. (spncr@active.ws);
_____________________________________________________
November 18 (Friday): Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer and LI Camp Casey group
On Friday, November 18 a meeting with Senator Schumer is planned at his NYC office. Members of the groups who conducted Camp Casey LI will talk with the Senator. He has been quoted as saying "even if I knew then what I know now I would still have voted for war." They plan to ask him "what do you need to change your mind?".
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for more info.
___________________________________________________
November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
Shut down the School of the Americas and change oppressive U.S. foreign policy! Converge on Fort Benning for 3 Days of Remembrance & Resistance to Close the SOA!
For November Mobilization information, visit http://www.soaw.org/.
For local info: contact Bill McNulty wmcnult@suffolk.lib.ny.us
___________________________________________________
November 19 (Saturday): - Leafletting at Military Recruiting Station in Lindenhurst 10:00-11:30 am.
Monthly demonstratin at Lindenhurst military recruiting station on Wellwood Ave. just south of the LI Railroad station..
Info: call PeaceSmiths 631-798-0778 or email spncr@active.ws
(This demonstration is in support of the Not Your Soldier and National Stand Down
Day actions.)
___________________________________________________
November 19 (Saturday): Buddy Merriam and Backroads 25th Anniversary show in Riverhead 8:00 pm
The Backroads Bluegrass group will perform at the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall in Riverhead at 8pm.
Call 631-849-4140 for info and ticket details.
___________________________________________________
November 20 (Sunday): Code Pink Meeing in Huntington at 10am
Code Pink will conduct an organizational meeting at the Cinema Arts Centre, Park Avenue in Huntington from 10am to 12 Noon. All interested individuals welcome!
Email: ajustpeace@earthlink.net for more info.
___________________________________________________
November 20 (Sunday): Vigil for Peace in Iraq & Israel/Palestine in Sag Harbor at 3pm
East End Women in Black vigil for peace in Sag Harbor at the Wharf at 3pm
Vigils are held on the third Sunday each month in Sag Harbor and on the first Sunday each month at the monument in Bridgehampton at 3pm.
Info at 631-831-4966 or www.eewib.blogspot.com
___________________________________________________
November 22 (Tuesday): Film: "Wal-Mart, The High Cost of Low Cost" in Bayshore 7:15-9:30pm
The film "WalMart, The High Cost of Low Cost" by Robert Greenwald will be shown at the Bayshore/Brightwaters Library in Bayshore starting 7:15 pm.
Free admission and open to the public. Discussion to follow.
Call for more info: 631-968-5571
___________________________________________________
November 25 (Friday): Demonstration Against War and War Toys in Smithtown 1 - 2 pm
Demonstrators will hold panels with photos of dead US soldiers and will leaflet against war toys.
Help is needed.
If you can "captain" and get 5 people to each carry a panel --
please contact Liz Folz (mollydog4@aol.com).
___________________________________________________
November 27 (Sunday): Monthly Candlelight vigil in Patchogue from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The montly vigil against the Iraq war will be at Main Street and North Ocean Ave. in Patchogue from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The names of those killed in the war will be read.
For more info: 631-286-5879 or email dmu7@optonline.net
___________________________________________________
December 8 (Thursday): Visit with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7pm
Congressman Tim Bishop will discuss local and national issues and take questions from the audience at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton on Friday December 8 starting at 7pm. Reservations are required. Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
___________________________________________________
December 10,11 (Saturday, Sunday): Winter Festival at Shinnecock Museum from 11 am to 4pm
Join us in welcoming winter. Shinnecock artists will display their native crafts. There will be baked goods, bead work, candles, games and more.
The Cultural Center and Museum is at 100 Montauk Hway at West Gate Road, Southampton.
Phone 631-287-4923 for more information.
Repeating Events:
Discontinued:
Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI Senators Clinton and Schumer offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
Long Island Camp Casey has been discontinued. A state-wide campaign to lobby our sentators is being planned. The purpose is to tell them to retract their vote for the illegal occupation of Iraq and that the time is NOW to bring our troops home.
A meeting with Senator Schumer is planned at his NYC office on Friday, Nov 18. Members of the groups that conducted Camp Casey LI will talk with the senator.
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for more info.
___________________________________________________
Sunday evenings: Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
Book Study group forming to discuss "Don't Think of an Elephant" by George Lakoff at Incarnation Lutheran Church Montauk Highway at Hayground Road between Water Mill and Bridgehampton.
For more information go to www.thewelcomeplaceonline.com
or (631) 537-1187
___________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road. ___________________________________________________
Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org ___________________________________________________
Send event listings for next report to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
Week Starting October 26, 2005 - Updated 11/13
Note: Camp Casey LI at Melville has been discontinued
In this week's report:
[ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Affordable Housing
Peace Will Come When Masses of People Demand It
Long Island Events to Mark 2000th US Military Death in Iraq
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
The East End Report is heard on Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB dot FM
_______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Peace will come when the masses of people demand it
The death of the 2000th US soldier in the Iraq war was marked by vigils throughout the country on Wednesday October 26.
On Long Island people gathered in 10 locations including Sag Harbor, Greenport, Patchogue, Setauket and Stony Brook to call for an end to the war. In all an estimated 350 people braved cold winds to read the names of the dead, gather signatures for petitions to Congress and make phone calls to their Congressman.
In Melville a demonstrator sat down in the office of New York's Senator Hillary Clinton and was given a summons after threatening to stay until the Senator responds to a call to end the war.
Outside the Military Recruiting offices in Patchogue, one demonstrator was surprised when a recruiter told her 'thanks for being here'.
Asked what it will take to end the war, one long time peace advocate from Sag Harbor responded "More People". Quoting Dwight Eisenhower he said "Peace will come when the masses of people demand it".
Prepared by East End News Team for WPKN local news.
On Long Island people gathered in 10 locations including Sag Harbor, Greenport, Patchogue, Setauket and Stony Brook to call for an end to the war. In all an estimated 350 people braved cold winds to read the names of the dead, gather signatures for petitions to Congress and make phone calls to their Congressman.
In Melville a demonstrator sat down in the office of New York's Senator Hillary Clinton and was given a summons after threatening to stay until the Senator responds to a call to end the war.
Outside the Military Recruiting offices in Patchogue, one demonstrator was surprised when a recruiter told her 'thanks for being here'.
Asked what it will take to end the war, one long time peace advocate from Sag Harbor responded "More People". Quoting Dwight Eisenhower he said "Peace will come when the masses of people demand it".
Prepared by East End News Team for WPKN local news.
Long Island Events to Mark the 2000th US Military Death in Iraq
Sadly, Tuesday, October 25 marks the day the 2000th solider died in Iraq.
American Friends Service Committee, Military Families Speak Out, Gold Star Families for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, MoveOn, United for Peace and Justice... are calling for people across the U.S. to stand and say NO to the needless killing of U.S. troops and Iraqis.
People are gathering in communities across the United States to honor those who have died and to say NO to war.
The following vigils are scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th in Suffolk County
Please go to American Friends Service Committee or MoveOn for additional vigils.
As of Tuesday evening, the following events are planned. (We did our best to create as comprehsnive a list as possible.)
Greenport: 4pm Mitchell Park, in front of the carousel
Huntington: 4:30 Park Avenue and Rte. 25A, northwest corner, diagnoally across from Mobile Station
Lindenhurst: 4pm Military Recruiting Station, 195 Wellwood Ave, just south of Lindenhurst LIRR, 1/3 mile norh of Montauk Highway
Melville: 4:30-6:30 Camp Casey Long Island, 135 Pinelawn Rd., in front of the offices of Senators Clinton and Schumer
Patchogue: 4pm Military Recruiting Station, just east of North Ocean Avenue
Sag Harbor: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Sag Harbor Wharf, Route 114 and Main Street
Setauket: 5:30-7:30 Bennetts Rd and Rte 25A, CVS parking lot
Stony Brook: 4:30-5:30 Corner Rte 347 and Border's Bookstore
Reported by Liz Folz
American Friends Service Committee, Military Families Speak Out, Gold Star Families for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, MoveOn, United for Peace and Justice... are calling for people across the U.S. to stand and say NO to the needless killing of U.S. troops and Iraqis.
People are gathering in communities across the United States to honor those who have died and to say NO to war.
The following vigils are scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th in Suffolk County
Please go to American Friends Service Committee or MoveOn for additional vigils.
As of Tuesday evening, the following events are planned. (We did our best to create as comprehsnive a list as possible.)
Greenport: 4pm Mitchell Park, in front of the carousel
Huntington: 4:30 Park Avenue and Rte. 25A, northwest corner, diagnoally across from Mobile Station
Lindenhurst: 4pm Military Recruiting Station, 195 Wellwood Ave, just south of Lindenhurst LIRR, 1/3 mile norh of Montauk Highway
Melville: 4:30-6:30 Camp Casey Long Island, 135 Pinelawn Rd., in front of the offices of Senators Clinton and Schumer
Patchogue: 4pm Military Recruiting Station, just east of North Ocean Avenue
Sag Harbor: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Sag Harbor Wharf, Route 114 and Main Street
Setauket: 5:30-7:30 Bennetts Rd and Rte 25A, CVS parking lot
Stony Brook: 4:30-5:30 Corner Rte 347 and Border's Bookstore
Reported by Liz Folz
UPDATED Nov 13: Peace & Justice Calendar
* November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
* November 18 (Friday): Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer and LI Camp Casey group in NYC
* November 19 (Saturday): - Leafletting at Military Recruiting Station in Lindenhurst 10:00-11:30 am.
* Repeating Events:
* DISCONTINUED: Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI at Senator Clinton and Schumer's offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
* Sunday evenings Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English: Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
___________________________________________________
* November 18 (Friday): Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer and LI Camp Casey group
On Friday, November 18 a meeting with Senator Schumer is planned at his NYC office. Members of the groups who conducted Camp Casey LI will talk with the Senator. He has been quoted as saying "even if I knew then what I know now I would still have voted for war." They plan to ask him "what do you need to change your mind?".
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for more info.
___________________________________________________
November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
The School of Americas Watch annual vigil at Ft. Benning is coming up on the weekend of November 18 to 20. If you wish to join the group contact Bill McNulty at wmcnult@suffolk.lib.ny.us ___________________________________________________
November 19 (Saturday): - Leafletting at Military Recruiting Station in Lindenhurst 10:00-11:30 am.
Monthly informational leafletting at Lindenhurst military recruiting station on Wellwood Ave. just south of railroad.
Sponsored by Peacesmiths
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
Discontinued:
Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI Senators Clinton and Schumer offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
Long Island Camp Casey has been discontinued. A state-wide campaign to lobby our sentators is being planned. The purpose is to tell them to retract their vote for the illegal occupation of Iraq and that the time is NOW to bring our troops home.
On Friday, November 18 a meeting with Senator Schumer is planned at his NYC office. Members of the groups who conducted Camp Casey LI will talk with the senator.
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for more info.
___________________________________________________
Sunday evenings: Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
Book Study group forming to discuss "Don't Think of an Elephant" by George Lakoff on at Incarnation Lutheran Church
For more information go to www.thewelcomeplaceonline.com
or (631) 537-1187.
___________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road. ___________________________________________________
Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org ___________________________________________________
Send event listings for next report to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
* November 18 (Friday): Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer and LI Camp Casey group in NYC
* November 19 (Saturday): - Leafletting at Military Recruiting Station in Lindenhurst 10:00-11:30 am.
* Repeating Events:
* DISCONTINUED: Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI at Senator Clinton and Schumer's offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
* Sunday evenings Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English: Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
___________________________________________________
* November 18 (Friday): Meeting with Senator Charles Schumer and LI Camp Casey group
On Friday, November 18 a meeting with Senator Schumer is planned at his NYC office. Members of the groups who conducted Camp Casey LI will talk with the Senator. He has been quoted as saying "even if I knew then what I know now I would still have voted for war." They plan to ask him "what do you need to change your mind?".
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for more info.
___________________________________________________
November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
The School of Americas Watch annual vigil at Ft. Benning is coming up on the weekend of November 18 to 20. If you wish to join the group contact Bill McNulty at wmcnult@suffolk.lib.ny.us ___________________________________________________
November 19 (Saturday): - Leafletting at Military Recruiting Station in Lindenhurst 10:00-11:30 am.
Monthly informational leafletting at Lindenhurst military recruiting station on Wellwood Ave. just south of railroad.
Sponsored by Peacesmiths
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
Discontinued:
Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI Senators Clinton and Schumer offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
Long Island Camp Casey has been discontinued. A state-wide campaign to lobby our sentators is being planned. The purpose is to tell them to retract their vote for the illegal occupation of Iraq and that the time is NOW to bring our troops home.
On Friday, November 18 a meeting with Senator Schumer is planned at his NYC office. Members of the groups who conducted Camp Casey LI will talk with the senator.
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for more info.
___________________________________________________
Sunday evenings: Book Study Group in Water Mill at 6:30
Book Study group forming to discuss "Don't Think of an Elephant" by George Lakoff on at Incarnation Lutheran Church
For more information go to www.thewelcomeplaceonline.com
or (631) 537-1187.
___________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville:
Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton:
Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road. ___________________________________________________
Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org ___________________________________________________
Send event listings for next report to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
Week of October 19, 2005
In this week's report:
[ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Cindy Sheehan speaks at Nassau Community College
Actions Planned after 2000th US Military Death in Iraq
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
The East End Report is heard on Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB.org
_______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
[ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Cindy Sheehan speaks at Nassau Community College
Actions Planned after 2000th US Military Death in Iraq
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
The East End Report is heard on Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB.org
_______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Cindy Sheehan Speaks at Nassau Community College
Cindy Sheehan spoke at Nassau Community College on Monday, October 17th to a crowd of over 100. Students were given the first chance for seats. Some had to listen via TV in an overflow room.
Listeners came out expressing a feeling of sadness but also inspiration.
Outside the building some activists from a campus group 'Peace Work' and Pax Christi Long Island set up a 'Camp Casey'.
A portion of the 'Honor the Fallen' exhibit with photos of soldiers who died in Iraq was displayed there by North Fork People of Conscience.
Cindy Sheehan viewed the exhibit which included her son Casey's picture. As she was standing there, a young student walked by and yelled, "They knew what they were signing up for!"
Ms. Sheehan calmly replied, "My son was lied to about going to fight to defend our country."
Activists distributed flyers informing students of military recruiting tactics and talked to the students who showed great interest in discussing the war. Many indicated they have friends, brothers, and sisters who are there or who have been there.
An area was set up for counter demonstrators, but none showed up. Only a few passers-by expressed their approval of the war.
reported by Karen Sackett.
Listeners came out expressing a feeling of sadness but also inspiration.
Outside the building some activists from a campus group 'Peace Work' and Pax Christi Long Island set up a 'Camp Casey'.
A portion of the 'Honor the Fallen' exhibit with photos of soldiers who died in Iraq was displayed there by North Fork People of Conscience.
Cindy Sheehan viewed the exhibit which included her son Casey's picture. As she was standing there, a young student walked by and yelled, "They knew what they were signing up for!"
Ms. Sheehan calmly replied, "My son was lied to about going to fight to defend our country."
Activists distributed flyers informing students of military recruiting tactics and talked to the students who showed great interest in discussing the war. Many indicated they have friends, brothers, and sisters who are there or who have been there.
An area was set up for counter demonstrators, but none showed up. Only a few passers-by expressed their approval of the war.
reported by Karen Sackett.
Peace & Justice Calendar Starting October 19
For details about the following events scroll down:
* CANCELLED: October 19(Wednesday): Should the U.S Withdraw From Iraq? Debate with Stan Goff and Benjamin Patti at Stony Brook U, 7pm
* October 22 (Saturday): NAACP Annual Membership Luncheon in Riverhead at 12 Noon
* November 3 (Thursday): Symposium: Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner , Stony Brook U at 4pm
* November 11(Friday): Veterans Day Observance by North Fork People of Conscience in NYC
* November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
* Repeating Events:
* Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI at Senator Clinton and Schumer's offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Details:
October 19(Wednesday): Should the U.S Withdraw From Iraq? Debate with Stan Goff and Benjamin Patti at Stony Brook U, 7pm
Debate Cancelled: Army Recruiter, Sgt Patti has received orders that he cannot participate in debate which was scheduled some time ago.
Info: Jonnydoe1492@hotmail.com or go to StonyBrook Provost Series
______________________________________________________________
October 22 (Saturday): NAACP Annual Membership Luncheon in Riverhead at 12 Noon
The Eastern Long Island Branch of the NAACP will hold its annual membership luncheon on Saturday October 22 at theBest Western Hotel, West Main Street, Riverhead. Seating at noon, luncheon starts 1 pm.
We will honor our Life Members, new and from prior years. The Guest of Honor will be Ms.Theo Braunskill, Retiring Affirmative Action Officer of the Town of Southampton.
Call 287-7346 for ticket information.
___________________________________________________
November 3 (Thursday): Symposium: Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner , Stony Brook U at 4pm
The Annual George Goodman Symposium features Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner.
Phil Donahue is the former Emmy-winning host of the Donahue Show and contributor to the NY Times and the Washington Post.
Michael Ratner is President of the Center for Constitutional Rights, a non-profit human rights organization in New York City. He is author of Guantanamo: What the World Should Know.
Thursday, November 3 at 4:00 p.m. Student Activities Center Auditorium , Stony Brook U.
___________________________________________________
November 11(Friday): Veterans Day Observance by North Fork People of Conscience in NYC from 11am-2pm
The photo exhibit "Honor the Fallen" will be shown at Washington Square Park in New York by the North Fork People of Conscience. The hours are from 11am to 2pm. Volunteers are being sought to set up and dismantle the exhibit.
Call Pat Hovey at 631-765-4612 or email nfpofc@optonline.net
___________________________________________________
November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
The School of Americas Watch annual vigil at Ft. Benning is coming up on the weekend of November 18 to 20. Plans are being made by many at this time. If you wish to join the group contact Bill McNulty at 631-751-2097 or wmcnult@suffolk.lib.ny.us
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI Senators Clinton and Schumer offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
Long Island Camp Casey continues on 145 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. A continuing weekly presence is needed to tell our Senators to retract their vote for this illegal occupation and that the time is NOW to bring our troops home
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for latest info.
___________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville: Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton: Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
___________________________________________________
Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org
___________________________________________________
Send event listings for next week's report to our new address
eastendreport@yahoo.com by 5 pm next Tuesday.
Plain old text would be appreciated!
* CANCELLED: October 19(Wednesday): Should the U.S Withdraw From Iraq? Debate with Stan Goff and Benjamin Patti at Stony Brook U, 7pm
* October 22 (Saturday): NAACP Annual Membership Luncheon in Riverhead at 12 Noon
* November 3 (Thursday): Symposium: Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner , Stony Brook U at 4pm
* November 11(Friday): Veterans Day Observance by North Fork People of Conscience in NYC
* November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
* Repeating Events:
* Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI at Senator Clinton and Schumer's offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Details:
October 19(Wednesday): Should the U.S Withdraw From Iraq? Debate with Stan Goff and Benjamin Patti at Stony Brook U, 7pm
Debate Cancelled: Army Recruiter, Sgt Patti has received orders that he cannot participate in debate which was scheduled some time ago.
Info: Jonnydoe1492@hotmail.com or go to StonyBrook Provost Series
______________________________________________________________
October 22 (Saturday): NAACP Annual Membership Luncheon in Riverhead at 12 Noon
The Eastern Long Island Branch of the NAACP will hold its annual membership luncheon on Saturday October 22 at theBest Western Hotel, West Main Street, Riverhead. Seating at noon, luncheon starts 1 pm.
We will honor our Life Members, new and from prior years. The Guest of Honor will be Ms.Theo Braunskill, Retiring Affirmative Action Officer of the Town of Southampton.
Call 287-7346 for ticket information.
___________________________________________________
November 3 (Thursday): Symposium: Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner , Stony Brook U at 4pm
The Annual George Goodman Symposium features Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner.
Phil Donahue is the former Emmy-winning host of the Donahue Show and contributor to the NY Times and the Washington Post.
Michael Ratner is President of the Center for Constitutional Rights, a non-profit human rights organization in New York City. He is author of Guantanamo: What the World Should Know.
Thursday, November 3 at 4:00 p.m. Student Activities Center Auditorium , Stony Brook U.
___________________________________________________
November 11(Friday): Veterans Day Observance by North Fork People of Conscience in NYC from 11am-2pm
The photo exhibit "Honor the Fallen" will be shown at Washington Square Park in New York by the North Fork People of Conscience. The hours are from 11am to 2pm. Volunteers are being sought to set up and dismantle the exhibit.
Call Pat Hovey at 631-765-4612 or email nfpofc@optonline.net
___________________________________________________
November 18-20 (Friday-Sunday): Long Islanders Trip to Ft. Benning with School of Americas Watch
The School of Americas Watch annual vigil at Ft. Benning is coming up on the weekend of November 18 to 20. Plans are being made by many at this time. If you wish to join the group contact Bill McNulty at 631-751-2097 or wmcnult@suffolk.lib.ny.us
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI Senators Clinton and Schumer offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
Long Island Camp Casey continues on 145 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. A continuing weekly presence is needed to tell our Senators to retract their vote for this illegal occupation and that the time is NOW to bring our troops home
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for latest info.
___________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville: Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton: Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
___________________________________________________
Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org
___________________________________________________
Send event listings for next week's report to our new address
eastendreport@yahoo.com by 5 pm next Tuesday.
Plain old text would be appreciated!
Week of October 13
In this week's report:
[ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
The East End Report is heard on Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB.org
_______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
[ click on any of the bold headers below ]
Democracy Now! onTV Channel 20 in Southampton/Southold/Shelter Island/Riverhead
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Also see the Suffolk Progressive Vision web site for links to the Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee, Brookhaven Public Access TV and much more.
______________________________________________
The East End Report is heard on Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB.org
_______________________________________
The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Peace & Justice Calendar Starting October 13
UPDATED:
For details about the following events scroll down:
* October 15 (Saturday): Leafletting at Lindenhurst military recruiting station 10:00-11:30 a.m.
* October 16 (Sunday): "Winter Soldier" film on Vietnam Atrocities plus Vets for Peace Speak in Huntington at 2pm
* October 17th (Monday): Cindy Sheehan Speaks at Nassau Community College, Uniondale at 11:15 & 2:15
* October 18 (Tuesday): "Operation Dreamland" Film documentary and Speaker on Iraq Invasion in Huntington at 7:30pm
* CANCELLED: October 19(Wednesday): Should the U.S Withdraw From Iraq? Debate with Stan Goff and Benjamin Patti at Stony Brook U, 7pm
* October 22 (Saturday): NAACP Annual Membership Luncheon in Riverhead at 12 Noon
* November 3 (Thursday): Symposium: Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner , Stony Brook U at 4pm
* Repeating Events:
* Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI at Senator Clinton and Schumer's offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Details:
October 15 (Saturday): Leafletting at Lindenhurst military recruiting station 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Informational leafletting at the Military Recruiting station in Lindenhurst on Wellwood Ave.
Petitions to our representatives will be available as well as signs.
For more info, call 631-875-8647 or email spncr@active.ws
________________________________________________________________
October 16 (Sunday): "Winter Soldier" film on Vietnam Atrocities plus Vets for Peace Speak in Huntington at 2pm
"Winter Soldier" is the 1972 documentary record of Vietnam vets testimony on atrocities.
Members of Veterans for Peace who served in the Vietnam and Iraq wars will hold a Q & A session immediately following the showing.
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. ,Huntington
631-423-7611
www.cinemaartscentre.org
___________________________________________________
October 17th (Monday): Cindy Sheehan Speaks at Nassau Community College, Uniondale
Cindy Sheahan will speak at the CCB building, Monday October 17 at 11:15am and 2:15pm. The building is on Davis Avenue at Nassau Community College off Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale
Seating is limited and students will be given preference. Everyone must present a Photo ID.
Directions at 516.572.7501 or Nassau Community College
It is suggested that people get there early as parking is limited and difficult to find.
more info: Sheila at scroke@verizon.net
______________________________________________________________
October 18 (Tuesday): "Operation Dreamland" Film documentary and Speaker on Iraq Invasion in Huntington at 7:30pm
The film Operation:Dreamland plus guest speaker Joseph Wood who served with the 82nd Airborne in Iraq and appears in the film.
"Operation: Dreamland" follows a company of soldiers into combat and is the premier trope of war movies. In our age of handheld cameras and embedded journalists, the invasion and occupation of Iraq has generated a documentary version more intimate and intense than any fictional narrative.
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. ,Huntington
631-423-7611
www.cinemaartscentre.org
______________________________________________________________
October 19(Wednesday): Should the U.S Withdraw From Iraq? Debate with Stan Goff and Benjamin Patti at Stony Brook U, 7pm
Should the US Withdraw from Iraq?
Speaking in the Affirmative: Stan Goff who served in Army Special Operations (Delta Force, Rangers) in Vietnam, Grenada, Haiti, and Somalia.
Speaking in the Negative: Sgt. Benjamin Patti, Army Recruiter for Eastern Long Island, served
in Kosovo and Iraq and received the Army Commendation Medal for Valor and the Bronze Star.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 7:00 p.m. Student Activities Center, Ballroom A
Info: Jonnydoe1492@hotmail.com or go to StonyBrook Provost Series
______________________________________________________________
October 22 (Saturday): NAACP Annual Membership Luncheon in Riverhead at 12 Noon
The Eastern Long Island Branch of the NAACP will hold its annual membership luncheon on Saturday October 22 at theBest Western Hotel, West Main Street, Riverhead. Seating at noon, luncheon starts 1 pm.
We will honor our Life Members, new and from prior years. The Guest of Honor will be Ms.Theo Braunskill, Retiring Affirmative Action Officer of the Town of Southampton.
Call 287-7346 for ticket information.
___________________________________________________
November 3 (Thursday): Symposium: Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner , Stony Brook U at 4pm
The Annual George Goodman Symposium features Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner.
Phil Donahue is the former Emmy-winning host of the Donahue Show and contributor to the NY Times and the Washington Post.
Michael Ratner is President of the Center for Constitutional Rights, a non-profit human rights organization in New York City. He is author of Guantanamo: What the World Should Know.
Thursday, November 3, 2005, 4:00 p.m. Student Activities Center Auditorium , Stony Brook U.
___________________________________________________
Repeating Events:
Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI Senators Clinton and Schumer offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
Long Island Camp Casey continues on 145 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. A continuing weekly presence is needed to tell our Senators to retract their vote for this illegal occupation and that the time is NOW to bring our troops home
This week the demo was cancelled due to heavy rain.
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for latest info.
___________________________________________________
"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville: Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton: Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
___________________________________________________
Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org
___________________________________________________
Send event listings for next week's report to our new address
eastendreport@yahoo.com by 5 pm next Tuesday.
Plain old text would be appreciated!
For details about the following events scroll down:
* October 15 (Saturday): Leafletting at Lindenhurst military recruiting station 10:00-11:30 a.m.
* October 16 (Sunday): "Winter Soldier" film on Vietnam Atrocities plus Vets for Peace Speak in Huntington at 2pm
* October 17th (Monday): Cindy Sheehan Speaks at Nassau Community College, Uniondale at 11:15 & 2:15
* October 18 (Tuesday): "Operation Dreamland" Film documentary and Speaker on Iraq Invasion in Huntington at 7:30pm
* CANCELLED: October 19(Wednesday): Should the U.S Withdraw From Iraq? Debate with Stan Goff and Benjamin Patti at Stony Brook U, 7pm
* October 22 (Saturday): NAACP Annual Membership Luncheon in Riverhead at 12 Noon
* November 3 (Thursday): Symposium: Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner , Stony Brook U at 4pm
* Repeating Events:
* Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI at Senator Clinton and Schumer's offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
* "Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm
Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm
* Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Details:
October 15 (Saturday): Leafletting at Lindenhurst military recruiting station 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Informational leafletting at the Military Recruiting station in Lindenhurst on Wellwood Ave.
Petitions to our representatives will be available as well as signs.
For more info, call 631-875-8647 or email spncr@active.ws
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October 16 (Sunday): "Winter Soldier" film on Vietnam Atrocities plus Vets for Peace Speak in Huntington at 2pm
"Winter Soldier" is the 1972 documentary record of Vietnam vets testimony on atrocities.
Members of Veterans for Peace who served in the Vietnam and Iraq wars will hold a Q & A session immediately following the showing.
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. ,Huntington
631-423-7611
www.cinemaartscentre.org
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October 17th (Monday): Cindy Sheehan Speaks at Nassau Community College, Uniondale
Cindy Sheahan will speak at the CCB building, Monday October 17 at 11:15am and 2:15pm. The building is on Davis Avenue at Nassau Community College off Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale
Seating is limited and students will be given preference. Everyone must present a Photo ID.
Directions at 516.572.7501 or Nassau Community College
It is suggested that people get there early as parking is limited and difficult to find.
more info: Sheila at scroke@verizon.net
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October 18 (Tuesday): "Operation Dreamland" Film documentary and Speaker on Iraq Invasion in Huntington at 7:30pm
The film Operation:Dreamland plus guest speaker Joseph Wood who served with the 82nd Airborne in Iraq and appears in the film.
"Operation: Dreamland" follows a company of soldiers into combat and is the premier trope of war movies. In our age of handheld cameras and embedded journalists, the invasion and occupation of Iraq has generated a documentary version more intimate and intense than any fictional narrative.
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave. ,Huntington
631-423-7611
www.cinemaartscentre.org
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October 19(Wednesday): Should the U.S Withdraw From Iraq? Debate with Stan Goff and Benjamin Patti at Stony Brook U, 7pm
Should the US Withdraw from Iraq?
Speaking in the Affirmative: Stan Goff who served in Army Special Operations (Delta Force, Rangers) in Vietnam, Grenada, Haiti, and Somalia.
Speaking in the Negative: Sgt. Benjamin Patti, Army Recruiter for Eastern Long Island, served
in Kosovo and Iraq and received the Army Commendation Medal for Valor and the Bronze Star.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 7:00 p.m. Student Activities Center, Ballroom A
Info: Jonnydoe1492@hotmail.com or go to StonyBrook Provost Series
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October 22 (Saturday): NAACP Annual Membership Luncheon in Riverhead at 12 Noon
The Eastern Long Island Branch of the NAACP will hold its annual membership luncheon on Saturday October 22 at theBest Western Hotel, West Main Street, Riverhead. Seating at noon, luncheon starts 1 pm.
We will honor our Life Members, new and from prior years. The Guest of Honor will be Ms.Theo Braunskill, Retiring Affirmative Action Officer of the Town of Southampton.
Call 287-7346 for ticket information.
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November 3 (Thursday): Symposium: Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner , Stony Brook U at 4pm
The Annual George Goodman Symposium features Phil Donahue and Michael Ratner.
Phil Donahue is the former Emmy-winning host of the Donahue Show and contributor to the NY Times and the Washington Post.
Michael Ratner is President of the Center for Constitutional Rights, a non-profit human rights organization in New York City. He is author of Guantanamo: What the World Should Know.
Thursday, November 3, 2005, 4:00 p.m. Student Activities Center Auditorium , Stony Brook U.
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Repeating Events:
Wednesdays: Camp Casey LI Senators Clinton and Schumer offices at 4:30 to 6pm in Melville
Long Island Camp Casey continues on 145 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. A continuing weekly presence is needed to tell our Senators to retract their vote for this illegal occupation and that the time is NOW to bring our troops home
This week the demo was cancelled due to heavy rain.
Call 631-385-3250 or or 631 427-5823 for latest info.
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"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:
Mondays in Farmingville: Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing. The workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.
Thursdays in East Hampton: Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. It meets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.
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Writers Guild of America East Strike in Wainscott, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The Writer's Guild is on strike against Big Big World Productions in East Hampton.They are picketing from Monday through Friday, 10 to 4 pm at 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott More Info at www dot wgaeast dot org
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eastendreport@yahoo.com by 5 pm next Tuesday.
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