NYCHA’s Failure to Make Repairs May Have Played Roll in Akai Gurley’s Death

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Andrew Cuomo, Attorney General, Eric Scheiderman, Negligence, NY City Council, NYCHA, NYS, Photo Ops, Pink Houses

 

The City of New York’s failure to replace a light bulb or “ballast” may have very well contributed to the death of 28 year old, Akai Gurley two and half weeks ago.

Akai was struck in the chest by a bullet from that ricocheted through a darkened stairwell of the Pink Houses after being fired from a rookie NYPD Officer Peter Liang’s gun.

As expected, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is claiming that no report for repairs had been submitted which may or may not be the case.

The likelihood is that NYCHA who has a history that dates back decades of failure to upkeep and address repairs ignored complaints filed about the darkened stairwell.

New York Daily News

After the shooting, NYCHA officials tried to piece together whether repair failures — an epic issue with which they have struggled for years — contributed in any way to the tragedy….

The caretaker, who Lebow said has a ‘record of reliability,’ reported there were lights out in another stairwell on the fourth floor, but said she ‘didn’t recall any lights out in Stairwell A.’

But when a NYCHA administrator went to the stairwell after the NYPD cleared it as a crime scene, he found the light on the eighth floor was out due to problems with its “ballast,” NYCHA officials told The News….

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‘record of reliability,’ — Officials should leave that opinion to the tenants of the Pink Houses.

Supposedly, a request was placed several months ago by a supervisor of the Pink Houses which is over a half-century old (one of the most dangerous of NYC’s housing projects for the City) to upgrade the lighting. The upgrade, however, was put on hold because, according to NYCHA officials, there are higher priorities repairs that need to be addressed on the property.

Rest assured heat for tenants living on the upper floors of dilapidated City-run housing properties or NYCHA is not among the priorities. So it must be that deal that NYCHA is about to close selling “a 50% stake in close to 900 apartments to a pair of private developers” that don’t have the best track records” to real estate moguls, L+M Development Partners and BFC Partners who “are expected to pay $150 million for the half-interest in the units, plus another $100 million for much-needed renovations in the six housing complexes, which are in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx….

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It should be noted that NYCHA has a backlog of repairs in the sum of $10 billion plus. Somehow, under the de Blasio administration (not that Bloomberg was any better), I am myself recalling NYCHA and other NYC housing properties during the David Dinkins era, i.e., INHABITABLE AND INHUMANE. So how will these conditions improve under rampant cronyism?

What are the odds of the new owners prior to major renovations and upgrades of NYCHA properties commencing mass evictions, which will spark an uptick in the number of homeless throughout New York City?

Politics is the priority of the day.

On Monday the NYC (Communist) Council made a political statement by blocking traffic (as if someone gives a damn) in protest of the grand jury’s decision not to indict an NYPD officer in the Eric Garner case.

While they acknowledged concerns for living standards or lack thereof in City Housing projects and promised to hold a hearing on the matter NEXT WEEK, they opted this week to play up the drama and politics of the dead.

“‘This Council will not remain silent, because black lives matter—because all lives matter. And we are not going to stop until there is reform and justice for all,’ Councilwoman Debi Rose, a Staten Island Democrat, said when the members had reached the floor of the council chambers.”

SIDEBAR

In another disgusting display of politics (2016???), New York attorney general, Eric Schneiderman is seeking a temporary executive order from Governor Andrew Cuomo to “Restore Public Confidence In Criminal Justice System” by burning law enforcement involved in the death of civilians at the stake (to put it mildly).

AG.NY.GOV

NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today was joined by a broad coalition of elected officials in outlining an immediate first step toward restoring public trust and confidence in the fairness of reviews of cases involving unarmed civilians killed by law enforcement officers. In a letter sent to Governor Cuomo, Attorney General Schneiderman formally requested that the Governor immediately issue an interim executive order now directing the Office of the Attorney General to investigate and, if necessary, prosecute cases involving unarmed civilians killed by police officers.

While several proposals for reforming the criminal justice system are expected to be considered when the State Legislature reconvenes, the Attorney General noted the urgent need for immediate action to restore public trust in the outcome of cases involving unarmed civilians killed by law enforcement officers by ensuring these cases receive a thorough, impartial and independent review. The proposed order would be drafted to expire when the Legislature acts to permanently address this problem.

Attorney General Schneiderman announced his proposal at a news conference in Manhattan, where he was joined by a broad coalition of elected officials, including New York City Public Advocate Letitia James and City Comptroller Scott Stringer.

‘The horrible events surrounding the death of Eric Garner have revealed a deep crisis of confidence in some of the fundamental elements of our criminal justice system,’ said Attorney General Schneiderman. ’Nothing could be more critical for both the public and the police officers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe than acting immediately to restore trust and confidence in the independence of reviews in any case involving an unarmed civilian killed by a law enforcement officer. While several worthy legislative reforms have been proposed, the Governor has the power to act today to solve this problem. I strongly encourage him to take action now….’

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The short of it: Progressives got their butts handed to them across New York State and throughout the country this past November. The non-indictment in the Eric Garner case presents the perfect opportunity for a much needed diversion.

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In the meantime, the tenants in the Pink Houses will have to wait for their repairs, heat and other services because social justice, playing the race card and the coming dog and pony show because a failure to indict takes precedence over the living standards of those doomed to reside in public housing.

“Next week, the City Council Public Housing Committee will hold a hearing exploring whether maintenance issues contributed to the Pink Houses shooting, and crime in general at NYCHA’s 334 developments.”

 

 

LINKS:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/repair-failure-contributed-akai-gurley-death-article-1.2035837
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/real-estate/city-sell-stakes-housing-projects-developers-article-1.2037359
http://observer.com/2014/12/city-council-members-block-traffic-to-protest-eric-garner-decision/
http://www.ag.ny.gov/press-release/ag-schneiderman-requests-executive-order-restore-public-confidence-criminal-justice

Bill Gates Launches Giant Database, Targeting Children.

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Bill Gates, Common Core, Data mining, Invasion of Privacy, NYS

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment IV US Constitution

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Gates Foundation Launches Giant Database on School Children ‘inBloom’

Private information for over 11 million students is being collected

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave $100 million to fund a giant database to collect private information of American school children starting in early education and extending all the way through high school.

Promoted as a technological tool to help teachers tailor education to the individual needs of students, inBloom is a database that stores student’s scores, attendance, special needs, disabilities, etc. The intent is to exploit the technology that is available today to replace antiquated paper records….

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Is Protecting Kids From Drug Dealers A Mothers Right by Grumpy Elder

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Drug Addiction, Drugs, Forrest K. Wegge, Heroes, Jefferson County, Michael Bloomberg, NYC, NYS, Parental Rights, Persecution

GRUMPY OPINIONS

“Tomorrow should be a big day for Jefferson County Missouri Prosecutor Forrest K. Wegge, he gets to prove that mothers have no right to defend their children from adult predatory schoolyard drug dealers

Drug dealers sell tiny balls of black tar heroin for as little as $5 and $10 a piece. It is often sold in small balloons

Back on March 1 I posted  A tiny woman with a lion inside –needs some help about   the story is about Sherry Gavin, a mother who took on a drug dealer to protect her child. When the dealer reached inside his car to get something, she was worried about what he might be getting so she wrapped him with a baseball bat.  That’s not the entire story.  The guy that Ms. Gavin hit was responsible for son for her son becoming a heroin addict.  Ms Gavin it put a lot of time and effort love and money into getting her Sun clean and drug-free again…”

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Have you ever wondered how many mothers across the USA are in the fight of their life and the struggle to save their children from the vermin that Ms. Gavin is fighting to keep away from her child and out of his life?

We never hear of them except for when they face persecution for doing that which the system cannot or refuses to do.  

The system is flawed, it has failed and Prosecutor Wegge is persecuting the wrong person.

Finally to answer our friend, Grumpy Elder’s question; in spite of what the system and our government seeking to supersede the rights of  parent would attempt to legislate, YES, it is a mother’s right!

Let us pray for this brave woman, loving mother, hero, Sherry Gavin and her son. Let us stand behind them.

TROPICAL STORM IRENE: Devastation in the Catskills

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Hurricane Irene, New York State, NYS, Tropical Storm Irene

This is what the beautiful Catskill Mountains looked like the day before Tropical Storm Irene came to visit.

What a difference a day makes.

(Sorry about the Russian, English please.)

As I watched this video, again, the tsunami in Japan comes to mind.  I love upstate New York.  The Catskills is a favorite of mine and it hurts to see the devastation and the misery that came with Tropical storm Irene.

Indeed, these are hard times for everyone touched by this storm.

Let us pray America and lend our support to all of our fellow Americans touched by Irene.

HURRICANE IRENE – NYCMTA ALERT (AS OF 8 P.M. 8/26/2011)

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Hurricane Irene, NYC, NYS

“Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this morning directed MTA officials to begin immediately implementing a hurricane plan designed to protect the safety of New Yorkers before, during and after the expected impacts of Hurricane Irene, with latest forecasts showing dangerous conditions reaching the area as early as Saturday evening. Customers are advised to leave plenty of time for travel. Don’t take unnecessary chances and don’t wait until the last minute to make sure that your family is safe and secure.

• The MTA will begin an incremental suspension of its subway, bus, and Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and Staten Island Railway service beginning approximately eight hours prior to sustained 39 mph winds reaching the area. Subway and bus lines will begin shutting down after 12 noon tomorrow.
• MTA bridges will close if winds reach sustained speeds of 60 mph, but this does not preclude them from closing sooner if high winds are coupled with other weather-related conditions including flooding. Each of MTA’s seven bridges and two tunnels will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• In order to facilitate the mandatory evacuations, the MTA will suspend collection of certain fares and tolls. Tolls are already suspended at the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge. Starting at 8:00 PM today, the following changes will go into effect:
  • Tolls will be suspended on the Verrazano-Narrows, Throgs Neck, and Bronx-Whitestone Bridges.
  • Fares will be suspended on buses throughout the city.
  • Fares will be suspended for subway and rail passengers at stations in the mandatory evacuation area.
• There will be no scheduled pickups after 12 noon on Saturday butAccess-A-Ride and Able-Ride will be working with OEM providing vehicles for the evacuation for disabled residents. There will be no Access-A-Ride and Able-Ride service on Sunday, August 28 or Monday morning, August 29.
• If you don’t have to travel tomorrow we strongly suggest staying home.

Monitor MTA.info for updates.”

University of Albany Pre-St. Patty’s Day Kegs & Eggs Bash Ends in Pandemonium

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Education, Kegs & Eggs, NYS, Progressivism, Promiscuity, St. Patrick's Day, University of Albany

Parents, if your child happens to attend the University of Albany or a university Albany, New York, you might want to glimpse at these videos.

One of my favorite joys of St. Patrick’s Day is that one need not be Irish to enjoy this holiday.   It is clear from the videos that many of the drunken fools spreading causing destruction and spreading mayhem ARE NOT Irish.

The clueless toads simply decided to use St. Patrick’s Day as an excuse to act out and embarrass themselves, their university, their families and the state of New York.

THE BLAZE

“As we noted yesterday, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations start in early march in New York. One such celebration gave us video of a shirtless, racist fight on the New York City subway yesterday (although the video has now been removed). And now a celebration in Albany, NY has led to some wild video of a drunken student riot over the weekend, where students hurled TVs from windows, fought, and destroyed cars, even beating one car with a stick and body slamming it….”

Chaos reigns.

As I went through these videos, I could not help but wonder, how many of these students are actually invested in Albany, New York and how many are just passing through.

The 2011 Kegs & Eggs Riots

“When I went to college, I heard no shortage of complaints from students about ‘townies’ and how dangerous the area was in contrast to their Long Island homes and neighborhoods. The statements carried with them a sense of superiority that conveyed what they felt was a clear class distinction between themselves, the out-of-town college students, and homegrown locals.

Yet time and again, we see the more disruptive and destructive behavior in area neighborhoods being committed by many of those very same students.

There is a very real and direct correlation between the lack of respect shown to the area in terms such as ‘Troylet’ and ‘student ghetto’ and the lack of respect that kids such as the ones in these videos have for the property and neighborhoods in this area. In their mind there is no emotional investment or sense of civic responsibility, because they’re only blowing through until (if) they receive a bachelor’s degree. Albany, Troy, Schenectady, and other municipalities in the area are seen as a playground for entitled youth and treated like a cheap hotel room….”

Clearly, far too many of our young ladies don’t get it.

As of this writing, there were only 4 to 6 arrests.  There should have been many more.  Of those arrested, only three attended the University of Albany.

You have just witnessed in the above videos the future of America.  Not everyone’s future, of course.  This future belongs to the PROGRESSIVE base as spawned and educated by Progressives, all of whom lack ethics.