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Interior Department Says Not Bound by Shinnecock Decision
Letter Calls For Condemnation of Racist Attack on Shinnecock
Peace Activists will Urge Congressman Bishop to Call for Troop Withdrawal
Peace & Justice Calendar
Suffolk Peace Vigils
Counter Recruiting Schedule
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
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The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
Comments and corrections may be sent to: eastendreport@yahoo.com
Interior Department Says Not Bound By Court Decision
The US Department of Interior says it is not bound by a
Federal court ruling that the Shinnecock Indian Nation
are a federally recognized tribe.
The statement by James Cason, associate deputy
interior secretary, and quoted in Newsday, came in
response to a letter to Secretary of Interior Gale
Norton by Senator Chuck Schumer. Schumer urged the
department to disregard the Court's decision.
In the Federal Court decision of November 7, 2005
judge Thomas Platt of the 2nd circuit ruled that the
Shinnecock did not need Bureau of Indian Affairs recognition.
Judge Platt wrote that since the Federal government
opted out of the case brought by New York State and Southampton
Town,
"one may conclude that the United States is
disclaiming any interest in the question and accepts the status of the
Defendants as an Indian Tribe."
But the Interior department said it's not bound by the
ruling because it is no longer a party in the case.
The Federal recognition process begun in 1978 is
expected to take many years.
The question of whether the Shinnecock can build a
casino on their West Woods property in Hampton Bays
must go to court as ruled by Judge Platt. West Woods
located west of the Shinnecock Canal is not a
contiguous part of the Reservation which is east of
the canal.
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prepared by the East End News Team for WPKN/WPKM local news.
Letter Calls for Condemnation of Racist Attack on Shinnecock
Updated Jan 6
The following letter was sent to the Southampton Press:
The following letter was sent to the Southampton Press:
January 6, 2006
To the editor:
Our elected officials who came out immediately and fiercely against the aspirations of the Shinnecock Indian Nation should now come out as fiercely to condemn the racist attack on the Shinnecock property at West Woods.The attack, with graffiti that included a representation of a lynching, was the reply of racists to the recent Federal court judgment recognizing the Shinnecock as a sovereign nation.
This is part of a campaign of intimidation reminiscent of what occurred in the American South after African-Americans started to assert their rights in court and exercise their right to vote. The symbols and words used in the graffiti show the direct, undeniable connection to that racism.Governor George Pataki, Congressman Tim Bishop, Senator Charles Schumer, Senator Hillary Clinton, Assemblyman Fred Thiele, Legislator Jay Schneiderman, Southampton Supervisor Patrick Heaney and others have united in opposition to the Shinnecock. They have used their influence and power to wage a legal and propaganda war against the tribe.
The attack occurred because the perpetrator believed he had tacit approval to carry out the will of the community.
People may have honest differences concerning a casino, but this blatant racism is far beyond that. Our elected officials and all of us should unite to declare that the Shinnecock are to be respected as a sovereign people and that racist attacks will not be tolerated here.
Bill Chaleff, Water Mill
Anthony Ernst, Southampton
Helen Fitzgerald, East Hampton
Pamela Greinke, Southampton
Rev. Jack King, Southampton
Jeanelle Myers, Sag Harbor
Michael O'Neill, Sag Harbor
Dan Steiger, Sag Harbor
Terry Sullivan, Sag Harbor
Silvia Tennenbaum, East Hampton
Rev. Rose Ann Vita, Bridgehampton
Lucius Ware, Southampton
Dr. Bob Zellner, Southampton
Peace Activists Will Urge Congressman to Call for Troop Withdrawal
Peace activists have another chance to dialog with Congressman Tim Bishop next Monday in Southampton. The congressman 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.
At a meeting last month in Sag Harbor Congressman Bishop said he was considering supporting a congressional resolution calling for prompt US withdrawal from Iraq, but he was "not there yet".
Local peace activists are expected to once again urge Mr. Bishop to call for withdrawing our troops by co-sponsoring a resolution which has been introduced in Congress.
Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
At a meeting last month in Sag Harbor Congressman Bishop said he was considering supporting a congressional resolution calling for prompt US withdrawal from Iraq, but he was "not there yet".
Local peace activists are expected to once again urge Mr. Bishop to call for withdrawing our troops by co-sponsoring a resolution which has been introduced in Congress.
House Joint Resolution 73 – to Re-deploy U.S. Forces from Iraq Introduced by Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) calls for the immediate end to the deployment of U.S. troops in Iraq and declares that the US shall pursue security and stability in Iraq through diplomacy. The resolution also calls for an “over the horizon” presence of the marines in the region. For details and a list of co-sponsors:
If you want to join the discussion, reservations are required!
Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
Peace & Justice Calendar starting Jan 5, 2006
* January 6 (Friday): War Protester Phillips in Federal Court in Central Islip at 1:15 pm
* January 7 (Saturday): Walmart Demonstration in Islandia from Noon to 3 pm
* January 9 (Monday): Meet with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7 pm
* January 10 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
* January 16 (Monday): Martin Luther King Day Breakfast in Southampton at 10am
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:
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January 6 (Friday): War Protester Phillips in Federal Court in Central Islip at 1:15 pm
Back in October, John Phillips staged a one-person protest at Senator Clinton's office to focus attention on her stance on the war. His court date comes up this Friday at the Cohalan Court Complex, 400 Carlton Avenue in Central Islip. Supporters are gathering in the parking lot, at the flag pole, at 1:15 with John. There we will have the chance to express our sentiments and
support and perhaps distribute some literature. After that, we will go in to the courtroom to witness the proceedings.
Info from Sheila Croke. Contact scroke@verizon.net
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January 7 (Saturday): Walmart Demonstration at Islandia from 12-3 pm
Join the demonstration at Walmart in Islandia Shopping Center on Veterans Memorial
Highway Saturday from 12 noon till 3pm.
January 9 (Monday): Meet 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.
At a meeting last month in Sag Harbor Congressman Bishop said he was considering supporting a congressional resolution calling for prompt US withdrawal from Iraq, but he was "not there yet".
Local peace activists are expected to once again urge the Congressman to call for withdrawing our troops.
Reservations are required! Phone the library at 283-0774 ext. 523
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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
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January 16 (Monday): Martin Luther King Day Breakfast in Southampton at 10am
Music, food and talk are the features of the annual M.L. King Day breakfast at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton. The Eastern LI Psalmist Choir will sing. Retired Southampton teacher and Library staffer Hortense Gordon will be the featured speaker. The program starts at 10 am.
Reserve a seat at 631-283-0774 extension 523.
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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
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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
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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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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
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Send event listings for next week's report by 5pm Tuesday to eastendreport@yahoo.com
Plain old text would be appreciated!
* January 7 (Saturday): Walmart Demonstration in Islandia from Noon to 3 pm
* January 9 (Monday): Meet with Rep. Tim Bishop in Southampton at 7 pm
* January 10 (Tuesday): South Fork Chapter - LI Progressive Coalition Meets in Water Mill at 6:30 pm
* January 16 (Monday): Martin Luther King Day Breakfast in Southampton at 10am
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 6 (Friday): War Protester Phillips in Federal Court in Central Islip at 1:15 pm
Back in October, John Phillips staged a one-person protest at Senator Clinton's office to focus attention on her stance on the war. His court date comes up this Friday at the Cohalan Court Complex, 400 Carlton Avenue in Central Islip. Supporters are gathering in the parking lot, at the flag pole, at 1:15 with John. There we will have the chance to express our sentiments and
support and perhaps distribute some literature. After that, we will go in to the courtroom to witness the proceedings.
Info from Sheila Croke. Contact scroke@verizon.net
___________________________________________________
January 7 (Saturday): Walmart Demonstration at Islandia from 12-3 pm
Join the demonstration at Walmart in Islandia Shopping Center on Veterans Memorial
Highway Saturday from 12 noon till 3pm.
Meet in Dave & Busters parking lot at 11:30 a.m. Handouts will be available. Bring signs.___________________________________________________
Sponsored by South Suffolk Chapter of NOW.
Info/directions call Cari 631-357-3562.
January 9 (Monday): Meet 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.
At a meeting last month in Sag Harbor Congressman Bishop said he was considering supporting a congressional resolution calling for prompt US withdrawal from Iraq, but he was "not there yet".
Local peace activists are expected to once again urge the Congressman to call for withdrawing our troops.
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
___________________________________________________
January 16 (Monday): Martin Luther King Day Breakfast in Southampton at 10am
Music, food and talk are the features of the annual M.L. King Day breakfast at the Rogers Memorial Library on Windmill Lane in Southampton. The Eastern LI Psalmist Choir will sing. Retired Southampton teacher and Library staffer Hortense Gordon will be the featured speaker. The program starts at 10 am.
Reserve a seat at 631-283-0774 extension 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!
Alternative Media for Eastern LI
Updated 12-28-05
Radio and TV News - Alternatives to the Corporate Media Heard from Brookhaven to Montauk and Orient
Democracy Now!
on Southampton, Riverhead, Southold, Shelter Island
Public Access TV Channel 20
Mondays - 10pm
Tuesdays - 7pm
Wednesdays - 9pm
on East Hampton's LTV channel 20
Mondays - 8am, 7pm, 12 midnight (Tues am)
Tuesdays - 8am, 12 midnight (Wed. am)
Wednesdays - 7pm
Thursdays - 8am, 12 midnight (Fri. am)
Fridays - 8am, 12 midnight (Sat. am)
Sundays - 3 pm
LTV Schedule (look for Free Speech TV)
Democracy Now on Radio:
WUSB, Stony Brook, 90.1 FM or wusb dot fm on the web
5 - 6pm each weekday
(excepting evenings when basketball is broadcast)
WBAI, New York, 99.5 FM or wbai dot org
9-10am weekdays
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WPKN 89.5 Bridgeport - WPKM 88.7 Montauk
Free Speech Radio News:
Monday - Friday 6:00 pm
News from Around the World by Pacifica Reporters Against Censorship
WPKN Local News follows Free Speech Radio News at about 6:30pm.
News from the East End and/or commentaries on local issues are frequently included. For information on how you can participate send an email to eastendnewsteam@yahoo.com
Counterpoint:
Monday 8-10 pm:
Interviews on Regional, National and International Affairs with Scott Harris
Between the Lines:
Tuesday 5:30pm, Wednesday 8am, Saturday 2:00pm
Under-reported news and
interviews on regional, national and international issues.
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WUSB 90.1 FM or wusb dot fm Public Affairs Programs:
"GET UP, STAND UP" with Matt Hegedus
Alternate Sundays from 7 - 8 pm
Jan 1, Jan 15, Jan 29, ...
Mort Meklosky: Monday at 12Noon - 1:30pm
Commentary, Interviews
Chris Sorochin:If this be Treason Wednesdays at 1 - 2pm
Provocative political rants to help you digest your lunch and get you in the proper frame of anger for the rest of the day.
Lunch on Thursday with Bill McNulty: Thursday 12N - 2pm
Commentary on world events - includes material W does not want you to hear
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Brookhaven / Hauppage Public Access TV Channel 20
UU View- Unitarian Universalists Presentation
Sundays 6pm
Show for the Workers with Brian O'Haire
Saturdays 12:30am (Sunday morning)
Suffolk Progressive Vision
Sundays 5 pm
The Liberal Media
Tuesdays 8 am
The Struggle Continues
Mondays 1 am
Democracy NOW!News Summary
Tuesdays: 5 - 6 pm
Complete Schedule for Brookhaven PA TV
Radio and TV News - Alternatives to the Corporate Media Heard from Brookhaven to Montauk and Orient
Democracy Now!
on Southampton, Riverhead, Southold, Shelter Island
Public Access TV Channel 20
Mondays - 10pm
Tuesdays - 7pm
Wednesdays - 9pm
on East Hampton's LTV channel 20
Mondays - 8am, 7pm, 12 midnight (Tues am)
Tuesdays - 8am, 12 midnight (Wed. am)
Wednesdays - 7pm
Thursdays - 8am, 12 midnight (Fri. am)
Fridays - 8am, 12 midnight (Sat. am)
Sundays - 3 pm
LTV Schedule (look for Free Speech TV)
Democracy Now on Radio:
WUSB, Stony Brook, 90.1 FM or wusb dot fm on the web
5 - 6pm each weekday
(excepting evenings when basketball is broadcast)
WBAI, New York, 99.5 FM or wbai dot org
9-10am weekdays
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WPKN 89.5 Bridgeport - WPKM 88.7 Montauk
Free Speech Radio News:
Monday - Friday 6:00 pm
News from Around the World by Pacifica Reporters Against Censorship
WPKN Local News follows Free Speech Radio News at about 6:30pm.
News from the East End and/or commentaries on local issues are frequently included. For information on how you can participate send an email to eastendnewsteam@yahoo.com
Counterpoint:
Monday 8-10 pm:
Interviews on Regional, National and International Affairs with Scott Harris
Between the Lines:
Tuesday 5:30pm, Wednesday 8am, Saturday 2:00pm
Under-reported news and
interviews on regional, national and international issues.
_____________________________________________________
WUSB 90.1 FM or wusb dot fm Public Affairs Programs:
"GET UP, STAND UP" with Matt Hegedus
Alternate Sundays from 7 - 8 pm
Jan 1, Jan 15, Jan 29, ...
Mort Meklosky: Monday at 12Noon - 1:30pm
Commentary, Interviews
Chris Sorochin:If this be Treason Wednesdays at 1 - 2pm
Provocative political rants to help you digest your lunch and get you in the proper frame of anger for the rest of the day.
Lunch on Thursday with Bill McNulty: Thursday 12N - 2pm
Commentary on world events - includes material W does not want you to hear
_____________________________________________________________
Brookhaven / Hauppage Public Access TV Channel 20
UU View- Unitarian Universalists Presentation
Sundays 6pm
Show for the Workers with Brian O'Haire
Saturdays 12:30am (Sunday morning)
Suffolk Progressive Vision
Sundays 5 pm
The Liberal Media
Tuesdays 8 am
The Struggle Continues
Mondays 1 am
Democracy NOW!News Summary
Tuesdays: 5 - 6 pm
Complete Schedule for Brookhaven PA TV
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