Closing Bell: Clinton Hill Crime Press Conference & Rally
In the wake of last week’s shooting at the corner of Putnam and Grand Avenues, Councilmember Tish James is holding a press conference to raise awareness and, hopefully, call for more attention and crime-fighting resources for this corner of Clinton Hill. Despite decades of blatant drug dealing and violence on this corner, the 88th Precinct…
In the wake of last week’s shooting at the corner of Putnam and Grand Avenues, Councilmember Tish James is holding a press conference to raise awareness and, hopefully, call for more attention and crime-fighting resources for this corner of Clinton Hill. Despite decades of blatant drug dealing and violence on this corner, the 88th Precinct has either been unwilling or unable to clean it up for good. The event will be held in the triangular island formed by Grand, Putnam and Fulton at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Rain location: The Senior Citizen Center across the street at 966 Fulton Street.
Meanwhile across town, Councilmember Bill de Blasio and Assemblyman Jim Brennan host a forum at P.S. 154 tomorrow night from 5 to 7 p.m. about the recent robberies and murder in Windsor Terrace. The event takes place at PS 154, 1625 11th Avenue.
So what happened on Classon on Sunday?
I will be appearing in opposition to the absurd NIMBYISM of people like Brownstoner. This is Brooklyn, if you don’t like it go f_ck yourself.
downing it is Brooklyn and music does thump. Its like hearing birds in the burbs.
Okay – now I get you, Downingbylaw. And I agree.
I was born in BK in 69 on St. james, I am well aware of the evolution of the borough. I dabbled in unsavory activities as well but I grew up and being a parent changes your perspective on many things including quality of life and your own personal responsibilities that go along with that. Wake up and decide what kind of world you want to live in.
Sunday night 12:40 am I had to ask the usuals to keep it down(accompanied by music thumping from the usual silver benz) and move away from my stoop and puff someplace else because my fam needs sleep, these are the same cats on the corner day in day out, am I wrong for wanting a decent quiet nights sleep? Its not just peddling nix and dimes but the atmosphere it creates-please prove me wrong.
I’ll be there at 4:30ish will you?
selling for half has much as they are now easy. I
7:24 the crime in this area is on an uptick and if the people that live in Clinton Hill dont do something about it the values will get hammered. It may not be as bad as the 80’s but if it gets half as bad the townhouses will be sel
Yeah, but on the other hand, 7:21, it is more associated with violence than, say, being a teacher, a postal carrier, running a corner store, being a doctor, many, many things. Saying it’s not *always* associated with violence is pretty weak, since it’s more associated with violence than most professions.
And I’m afraid the drug trade is responsible for a great deal of the violence in this city. So you’re not really saying much of anything at all.
I don’t think 7:08’s perspective is irrelevant, though. It’s quite relevant. What S/he is saying is that it’s not so easy to solve. This is an intractable problem.
What we’re really talking about, here — and let’s be blunt — is moving the problem to another neighborhood where most of us are less affected by it. No one’s looking to solve the problem in its entirety — just don’t wave it under our noses.
Which — and here I’m being honest, again — I’m fine with. I’d prefer not to have drive-bys four blocks away from me. The larger scourge of drugs: it’s a mess, fueled by silly policies, but I throw up my hands.
Let’s just all be clear what we’re talking about.
Al Vann is too busy doing nothing to get involved. HE is hte ultimate hack.