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Springfield, MA
News
Being Black: Racism Against Springfield College Students Is Aired On Instagram
Black At Springfield College, a new Instagram account, is shining a spotlight on racist incidents students allege happened on campus or in connection to the school community. The account @blackatspringfieldcollege, which was started in late August, features mostly anonymous, written statements. The social media postings are similar to other "black at" accounts popping up at American colleges and universities. The 30 or so anonymous statements tell of instances where students were called racial slurs or singled out and treated poorly because of their skin color. Meanwhile, Springfield Colle…
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Trend: Tasty Displays Of Support For Police More Common After BLM
Pies, pizzas, cupcakes, cookies, grinders, and more tasty foods are being dropped off at local police stations across Connecticut and Massachusetts as people more and more express their gratitude toward officers. Public displays of support for the police have increased along with the launch of the “Back the Blue” campaign, which started in response to the “Defund the Police” campaign and the Black Lives Matter protests sparked by the Minneapolis police killing George Floyd on May 25. Tasty displays of gratitude toward the police are becoming more common.Rocky Hill PD Officers say they …
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Stealing Black Lives Matter Yard Sign In Northern Westchester
An investigation has led to the arrest of a 57-year-old man who is accused of stealing a Black Lives Matter yard sign from a private home in Northern Westchester. On Tuesday, Sept.15 at approximately 7 p.m., New Castle Police arrested Vincent LaDuca, of Chappaqua, on one count of petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. The arrest stems from an investigation into a theft that occurred on Sunday, Sept. 13 in the Town of New Castle. LaDuca was processed at the New Castle Police Department and released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of New Castle Justice Court on Thurs…
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Two Days After Painting, Black Lives Matter Mural Vandalized In Western Mass
The Black Lives Mural painted over the weekend has been vandalized. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, who participated in painting the mural on Saturday, Sept. 12, said he is “disheartened” by the desecration of the mural on Court Street. The mural - tall yellow letters that spell out Black Lives Matters in all capitals - was defaced by apparent “burn out” from tires, Sarno said. Police are reviewing video footage taken in the area and investigating the vandalism. “We will find out who did this and the individual(s) will be held responsible,” Sarno said. The mural will be repaired by cit…
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
News
Reward Offered For Info Leading To Arrest After Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found At Train Station
A reward has been offered by police in Northern Westchester as they attempt to identify and locate a suspect who recently committed racist and anti-Semitic crimes in the Town Of New Castle. The New Castle Police Department announced that a $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect following recent incidents of hate. New York State Sen. Pete Harckham said that there has been racist and anti-Semitic graffiti at the Chappaqua train station, plus the theft of Black Lives Matter signs at the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco on Route 133 and a BLM bann…
Englewood, NJ
News
Mayor Rescinds $2,500 Police Overtime Bill Sent To Teen Bergen County BLM Protest Organizer
The Englewood Cliffs mayor rescinded a $2,500 invoice sent to an 18-year-old resident for overtime police work at a Black Lives Matter rally she organized, just one day after making national headlines. "I have researched the issue further with my own counsel and I am hereby rescinding the bill," Mayor Mario Kranjac told NorthJersey.com, "subject to our Council’s ratification of my action." Emily Gil notified authorities ahead of her July 25 rally outside of the borough's municipal building but denied local officials' requests for a meeting over COVID-19 fears, NJ.com initially reported. Da…
Englewood, NJ
News
Teen BLM Protestor Organizer Has $2,500 Police Overtime Bill Rescinded By Mayor
The Englewood Cliffs mayor rescinded a $2,500 invoice sent to an 18-year-old resident for overtime police work at a Black Lives Matter rally she organized, just one day after making national headlines. "I have researched the issue further with my own counsel and I am hereby rescinding the bill," Mayor Mario Kranjac told NorthJersey.com, "subject to our Council’s ratification of my action." Emily Gil notified authorities ahead of her July 25 rally outside of the borough's municipal building but denied local officials' requests for a meeting over COVID-19 fears, NJ.com initially reported. Da…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
BLM Leader Charged With Punching Man During Boardwalk Protest Was 'Acting In Self-Defense'
UPDATE: Charge dismissed in assault case. A 28-year-old leader of a Black Lives Matter protest who was charged with assault after police said he punched a man in the face at a Seaside Heights Boardwalk was simply protecting himself -- and never punched anyone, he said. Jamaal Holmes of Toms River was marching on Saturday with approximately 25 other protestors when an unidentified 68-year-old man demanded he take off his Guy Fawkes mask -- then reached over and tried ripping it off, Holes told the Asbury Park Press. Holmes got the audio in a recording taken on his iPhone, which at…
Lakewood, NJ
Police & Fire
BLM Leader Charged With Punching Man During Boardwalk Protest Was 'Acting In Self-Defense'
A 28-year-old leader of a Black Lives Matter protest who was charged with assault after police said he punched a man in the face a Seaside Heights Boardwalk was simply protecting himself -- and never punched anyone, he said. Jamaal Holmes of Toms River was marching on Saturday with approximately 25 other protestors when an unidentified 68-year-old man demanded he take off his Guy Fawkes mask -- then reached over and tried ripping it off, Holes told the Asbury Park Press. Holmes got the audio in a recording taken on his iPhone, which at the end show the man lying on the boardwalk. …
Kingston, NY
News
Saugerties Police Department Hires First Black Police Officer Since Formation In 1929
The Saugerties Police Department has its first-ever full-time black police officer. Department Chief Joe Sinagra said that when now-Officer Dion Johnson interviewed for the position in January, he was the “shining star” amongst 30 candidates. “Two weeks ago I pulled a guy over, I gave him a ticket and he was not mad at all,” said Johnson of his experience thus far. “He said ‘I’ve lived in Saugerties for over 20 years, you’re the first black cop I’ve ever seen — I’m proud to see an African American in the police force here in Saugerties. "A lot of it is ‘Saugerties on the rise, they …
Greenburgh, NY
Schools
Teens Hope Their Signs With Anti-Racism Messages Around Westchester Bring Changes
A fundraiser and public relations effort among a handful of Westchester teenagers is bringing their anti-racism ideals and messages right to the front door of community members. Called signs4change it is a grassroots campaign that calls upon artists who support the Black Lives Matter movement and make their feelings known on social media to create signs that carry such messages as "United We Stand" and "This House Supports Black Lives Matter." Shivi Jain, one of the five Edgemont High School rising juniors speaking for the teens leading the cause said as of this past weekend, 40…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Morris County Woman Arrested In Brutal Cane Beating Of
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A Morris County woman accused of beating NYPD officers with a cane during a Brooklyn Bridge protest has been arrested, said authorities who charged her. Footage of the incident shows the suspect, later identified as Chanice Reyes, 24 of Morris Plains, climbing over a railing and slamming police, the NYPD said. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning as the officers were trying to make an arrest, authorities said. Chief Terence Monahan was left bloodied and suffered a broken finger, while several other officers were treated for unknown injuries at the hospital. The officer…
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