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WNYC Maps Stop-And-Frisks, Marijuana Arrests

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WNYC published this map today that shows the number of stop-and-frisk incidents and marijuana arrests by NYPD Precinct.Reporter Alisa Chang investigated the controversial practice, which is supposed to be used as a tactic by police to crack down on street guns. Many stop-and-frisks, she says, instead often lead to arrests for low-level marijuana possession, predominantly in neighborhoods of color.Technically, marijuana that’s concealed on a person and found during a stop-and-frisk should warrant only a violation-a ticket and a fine. New York State Law says that possessing a small amount of pot is a misdemeanor only when it is smoked or displayed “open to public view.”Per the map above, nine of the 12 precincts here in the Bronx are among those with the highest number of marijuana arrests in the city, while Precincts 41 and 42 in the South Bronx have some of the highest of stop-and-frisk numbers.Police say cracking down on small offenses like marijuana possession is effective in bringing down rates of more serious and violent crimes.Have you ever been stopped and searched by the police in your neighborhood? Share your stories in the comments section.

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48 Precinct Community Meeting Moved

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Just a quick programming note: the NYPD 48 Precinct’s Community Council meeting, happening tonight at 7 p.m., has changed locations. It will now be held at Phipps West Farm Technology and Career Center, 1071-A East Tremont Avenue, near Boston Road (next to Twin Donuts). Call the precinct’s community affairs office at (718) 299-4522 for more information.

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On Armory, Bloomberg Says: 'We're Open to Every Good Idea'

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At a press conference today earlier in Kingsbridge, I asked Mayor Bloomberg if his administration was willing to consider new plans for the Kingsbridge Armory, since Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. is expected to release, in the next several weeks, a report drafted by the NYU Wagner School of Public Policy with recommendations for redeveloping the vacant landmark . “We’re open to every good idea,” the mayor said, exhibiting none of the bitterness some have attributed to him for having his preferred plan for the facility – a mall developed by The Related Companies – killed by Diaz and

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Bronx Weekend News Roundup, April 25

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Welcome back to the program, ladies and gentleman of the Bronx and beyond. Without further adieu, let’s get down to business. Weather: Warm, in the high 60s, today with potential for thunderstorms after noon. Supposed to be even warmer tomorrow. Story of the Day: Prospect Avenue Fire Kills 3

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It's Organ Donor Month

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April is Donate Life Month-check out the flier below for more info on how you can register to be an organ donor.(function() { var scribd = document.createElement(“script”); scribd.type = “text/javascript”; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = “http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js”; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(“script”)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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Palm Sunday at the Holy Nativity Church

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(Attn:Alex please edit as you see fit before publishing)On Palm Sunday, camera in hand I entered the 110 year old Holy Nativity Church to a warm welcome by the community and the priests. I would like to thank them for allowing me to make photographs during the beautiful and inspiring service.Thank You.If you have any comments or questions related to photography or the event please do not hesitate to use the comments section. View more of Adi Talwar’s work:rawlat.com/adiaditalwar.blogspot.com

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Bronx News Roundup, Friday, April 22

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Happy Earth Day! Go out and do something good for Mother Nature today. Send her a card made out of recycled paper or hug a tree or clean up your dog’s poop or here’s a bunch of other suggestions.Weekend Weather: Very cool, in the 50s, on this Earth Day. The nearly-certain arrival of rain is supposed to hold off until the middle of the night and then continue through Saturday. Temperatures will rise into the 60s tomorrow and could hit a cloudy 70 on Sunday.

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No 5 Train Service This Weekend

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This in from the MTA: 5 train service will be suspended this weekend from 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 to 5 a.m. Monday, April 25 for track work.Riders can catch free shuttle buses between Dyre Avenue and East 180th Street, or take the 2 for service between East 180th Street and 149th Street-Grand Concourse and the 4 for service between 149th Street-Grand Concourse and Brooklyn Bridge.

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A Showroom for Company that Oozes Bronx Pride

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Around 2004, John Martin and Anthony Martinez worked at the big nonprofit SoBro and tey were looking for Bronx-related posters to decorate their offices with. They couldn’t find any. So, after mulling this for a bit they rented a helicopter – no kidding – and took aerial images of the Boogiedown that they then sold on a website. Mainland Media was born.Seven years later, the Bronx-loving entrepreneurs who met at Horace Mann High School in Riverdale, Felicia Reyes – mainlandmedia.net – art director/graphic designer. handles all of the design work.