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The state of this union ....
Save What's Left? - Affordable Housing Meeting with Opposition in Southold
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
The state of this union ...
The state of this union is not good. We are poorer, frightened, faced with the swelling ranks of enemies our leaders have created, and hell-bent to do away with the most precious aspects of our system of government. We are surveilled, propagandized, intimidated. We empower the radicals and disenfranchise the common good. We are fed swill via the television and thus convinced that what they tell us is what we already believe. We are bought, and we are paid for.
The radicals running this country have long desired to destroy the government's ability to govern - they found things like taxes intrusive, which is amusing when one hears them now defending warrantless spying on Americans - and they are well along the path towards success. The budget is destroyed, spent on tax cuts and the Iraq occupation, while millions of Americans suffer the loss of necessary services. The one percent of the one percent is making a killing, and the rest of us are left behind.
William Rivers Pitt at
Truthout(dot)org
The radicals running this country have long desired to destroy the government's ability to govern - they found things like taxes intrusive, which is amusing when one hears them now defending warrantless spying on Americans - and they are well along the path towards success. The budget is destroyed, spent on tax cuts and the Iraq occupation, while millions of Americans suffer the loss of necessary services. The one percent of the one percent is making a killing, and the rest of us are left behind.
William Rivers Pitt at
Truthout(dot)org
What is left to save ? Affordable Housing Meeting With Opposition in Southold
The Town of Southold is considering a proposal for 'affordable housing' in Mattituck. A meeting was scheduled for earlier this week to consider the plan.
The following message sent by the North Fork Environmental Council indicates there is some organized opposition to this proposal and to more affordable housing in Southold. We have no report back from the meeting at this time.
"The North Fork Environmental Council requests that members attend the January 31, 2006 hearing at 5 pm Town Hall on the RE-ZONING of SCTM #1000-2-23.1 which supports the proposal for Affordable Housing on Factory Avenue Mattituck.
While affordable Housing is needed in Southold Town, it appears the Town Board is moving ahead without a comprehensive plan in place. Specifically three important questions remain unanswered:
1) How many affordable units does the Town envision will be built in the next five years?
2) What will be done to offset the increase in potential population and it’s effect on taxpayers?
3) Will the Town set limits on the total number of affordable housing units developed?
These questions must be answered before this or any other AH project is considered...
Save What’s Left! "
What is left to save? People who are leaving the East End because they can not afford to live here.
Tom Clavin writing in the Southampton Press (see Jan 26 and Feb 2 issues) is proposing a 'People Preservation Fund' which would use part of the property transfer tax to fund affordable housing. The present 'Community Preservation Fund' uses this tax to buy undeveloped land for preservation. It has taken in $300 million.
The following message sent by the North Fork Environmental Council indicates there is some organized opposition to this proposal and to more affordable housing in Southold. We have no report back from the meeting at this time.
"The North Fork Environmental Council requests that members attend the January 31, 2006 hearing at 5 pm Town Hall on the RE-ZONING of SCTM #1000-2-23.1 which supports the proposal for Affordable Housing on Factory Avenue Mattituck.
While affordable Housing is needed in Southold Town, it appears the Town Board is moving ahead without a comprehensive plan in place. Specifically three important questions remain unanswered:
1) How many affordable units does the Town envision will be built in the next five years?
2) What will be done to offset the increase in potential population and it’s effect on taxpayers?
3) Will the Town set limits on the total number of affordable housing units developed?
These questions must be answered before this or any other AH project is considered...
Save What’s Left! "
What is left to save? People who are leaving the East End because they can not afford to live here.
Tom Clavin writing in the Southampton Press (see Jan 26 and Feb 2 issues) is proposing a 'People Preservation Fund' which would use part of the property transfer tax to fund affordable housing. The present 'Community Preservation Fund' uses this tax to buy undeveloped land for preservation. It has taken in $300 million.
Peace & Justice Calendar Starting February 2
for details on the following events scroll down:
* February 2 (Thursday): Waging Peace, Meditation and Visualization in Westhampton Beach at 7pm
* February 3 (Friday): John Phillips at Federal Court in Islip at 9am
* February 4 (Saturday): Choral Concert for Pakistan Earthquake Relief in Bridgehampton at 3pm
* February 6 (Monday): Suffolk Vets for Peace Meets in Bellport at 6pm
* February 6 (Monday): Suffolk Peace Network Meets in Bellport
* February 12 ( Sunday): Poets Speak Out for Peace in Bellport at 2-5pm
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils and
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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February 2 (Thursday): Waging Peace - Meditation and Visualization in Westhampton Beach at 7pm
A community gathering designed by a psychotherapist to combat feellings of helplessness and powerlessness. This is the first of a series every first Thursday of the month at 32 Mill Road in Westhampton Beach from 7 to 8pm.
Contact Nancy Privett at 325-1402 or nlprivett@yahoo.com
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February 3 (Friday): John Phillips at Federal Court in Islip at 9am
On Friday, February 3, John Phillips will appear in the Colhalan Court, Islip at 9 am
to answer charges that he occupied the office of Senator H. Clinton on the day the
American death toll in Iraq reached 2000.
All those who wish to show support for John are encouraged to attend the court hearing.
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February 4 (Saturday): Choral Concert for Pakistan Earthquake Relief in Bridgehampton at 3pm
IF IT’S COLD HERE, IMAGINE THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGES OF KASHMIR AND PAKISTAN
The choirs of four Bridgehampton churches, including two children’s choirs, will offer a musical response in behalf of earthquake relief on Saturday, February 4, at 3:00 pm at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church on Montauk Highway. There will be a variety of choral music as well as opportunity for the audience to sing. Any donation, large or small, will be greatfully received.
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February 6 (Monday): Suffolk Vets for Peace Meets in Bellport at 6pm
The initial meeting of the Suffolk chapter of Vets for Peace will be at 6pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bellport.
Organizers say: we are finding at demos in front of recruiting stations that veterans come up and thank us and offer support. Now there will be a way for them to associate with other anti-war vets and share their views and concerns with a public that is now extremely fed up with war
and lies.
The meeting is at 51 Browns Lane in Bellport immediately preceding the Suffolk Peace Network meeting. (See calendar entry).
Info at www(dot)spv(dot)active(dot)ws
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February 6 (Monday): Suffolk Peace Network Meets in Bellport
Monthly meeting of the Suffolk Peace Network at the UU Fellowship, 51 Browns Road
More Info at 631-875-8647 or scroke@verizon.net
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February 12 ( Sunday): Poets Speak Out for Peace in Bellport at 2-5pm
Poets Speak Out for Peace:Love Letters to the Human Race
February 12th from 2-5pm at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship on Brown’s Lane in Bellport. Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the South Country Peace Group
call 631- 281-0055 to read
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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.
___________________________________________________
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!
* February 2 (Thursday): Waging Peace, Meditation and Visualization in Westhampton Beach at 7pm
* February 3 (Friday): John Phillips at Federal Court in Islip at 9am
* February 4 (Saturday): Choral Concert for Pakistan Earthquake Relief in Bridgehampton at 3pm
* February 6 (Monday): Suffolk Vets for Peace Meets in Bellport at 6pm
* February 6 (Monday): Suffolk Peace Network Meets in Bellport
* February 12 ( Sunday): Poets Speak Out for Peace in Bellport at 2-5pm
Repeating Events:
( see Suffolk Peace Vigils for a complete list of weekly and monthly vigils and
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:
___________________________________________________
February 2 (Thursday): Waging Peace - Meditation and Visualization in Westhampton Beach at 7pm
A community gathering designed by a psychotherapist to combat feellings of helplessness and powerlessness. This is the first of a series every first Thursday of the month at 32 Mill Road in Westhampton Beach from 7 to 8pm.
Contact Nancy Privett at 325-1402 or nlprivett@yahoo.com
___________________________________________________
February 3 (Friday): John Phillips at Federal Court in Islip at 9am
On Friday, February 3, John Phillips will appear in the Colhalan Court, Islip at 9 am
to answer charges that he occupied the office of Senator H. Clinton on the day the
American death toll in Iraq reached 2000.
All those who wish to show support for John are encouraged to attend the court hearing.
Supporters are asked to gather at 8:30 by the flag pole. If there is precipitation,For Info: Contact Bill McNulty at wmucnult@suffolk.lib.ny.us
we will gather inside the courthouse after passing through the checkpoint.
In case there is an opportunity to speak to a reporter, you might want to
prepare a sentence or two to have on hand.
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February 4 (Saturday): Choral Concert for Pakistan Earthquake Relief in Bridgehampton at 3pm
IF IT’S COLD HERE, IMAGINE THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGES OF KASHMIR AND PAKISTAN
The choirs of four Bridgehampton churches, including two children’s choirs, will offer a musical response in behalf of earthquake relief on Saturday, February 4, at 3:00 pm at the Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church on Montauk Highway. There will be a variety of choral music as well as opportunity for the audience to sing. Any donation, large or small, will be greatfully received.
___________________________________________________
February 6 (Monday): Suffolk Vets for Peace Meets in Bellport at 6pm
The initial meeting of the Suffolk chapter of Vets for Peace will be at 6pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bellport.
Organizers say: we are finding at demos in front of recruiting stations that veterans come up and thank us and offer support. Now there will be a way for them to associate with other anti-war vets and share their views and concerns with a public that is now extremely fed up with war
and lies.
The meeting is at 51 Browns Lane in Bellport immediately preceding the Suffolk Peace Network meeting. (See calendar entry).
Info at www(dot)spv(dot)active(dot)ws
___________________________________________________________________
February 6 (Monday): Suffolk Peace Network Meets in Bellport
Monthly meeting of the Suffolk Peace Network at the UU Fellowship, 51 Browns Road
More Info at 631-875-8647 or scroke@verizon.net
___________________________________________________
February 12 ( Sunday): Poets Speak Out for Peace in Bellport at 2-5pm
Poets Speak Out for Peace:Love Letters to the Human Race
February 12th from 2-5pm at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship on Brown’s Lane in Bellport. Refreshments served.
Sponsored by the South Country Peace Group
call 631- 281-0055 to read
_________________________________________________________
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.
___________________________________________________
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!
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