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New town judges sworn in Greenburgh, Westchester County
Westchester: After an virtual electoral battle in November to fill town justice vacancies in Greenburgh, Westchester County, the three successful candidates were sworn in recently to begin their judicial terms. Comment.
UG lecturer’s dismissal sours APNU
Guyana: Guyana’s Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has condemned the termination of University of Guyana (UG) lecturer Frederick Kissoon’s contract, calling the action a violation of his academic and press freedoms. Comment.
No war, no sanctions, no interventions, no assassinations
People: A growing group of individuals and organizations has designated Saturday, Feb. 4, as a “National Day of Action” aimed at preventing a war against Iran. The manifesto is simple: “No War, No Sanctions, No Intervention, No Assassinations.” Comments (1).
Congress and the US Constitution’s 225th Anniversary
People: There’s a major political event approaching this fall, and though I have no doubt it will be overshadowed by the elections, I hope you’ll carve out some time for it anyway. On September 17, we’ll observe the 225th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. Comment.
Hot Peas ‘N Butter comes to Brooklyn Center
Music & Fashion: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College’s 2011-2012 Target FamilyFun series continues with the return of children’s musical group, Hot Peas ‘N’ Butter, on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Comment.
1199 SEIU members celebrate life in Haiti
Haiti: Many events in the New York area marking the second anniversary of the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti took place last week. Comment.
Wake for Guyanese cultural icon
Guyana: A celebration of the life of the late Guyanese cultural icon Godfrey Chin will be held in the auditorium of St. Stephens’s Lutheran Church, at the corner of Newkirk Avenue and East 28th St. in Brooklyn Saturday, Jan. 21. Comment.
US Coast Guard intercept wet-foot, dry-foot Cubans
Cuba: United States authorities said on Jan. 16 that 26 Cubans came ashore near Newfound Harbor in the Florida Keys in what authorities described as a possible migrant-smuggling operation. Comment.
Art makes a house a home
Arts & Theater: Active and artistic residents at Bishop Henry B. Hucles Episcopal Nursing Home have created a 15-foot mural covering the walls of their activity room with a burst of color and energetic images that makes the home their own. Comment.
Trial uncovers plot to kill Bouterse, others
Suriname: A Dutch national testifying in the ongoing, two-year-old mass murder trial of President Desi Bouterse of Suriname, last week detailed plans by the Dutch, French and other Western nations to invade the Caribbean trade bloc nation, chase the military from government and kill top leaders including Bouterse, during the seven years of military rule, starting with the February 1980 coup against the elected Henck Aaron administration. Comment.
