City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Members Mark Treyger, Brad Lander, Antonio Reynoso, David Greenfield, Rafael Espinal, Darlene Mealy, Mark Levine, Helen Rosenthal, Corey Johnson, Ritchie Torres, Andrew Cohen, Donovan Richards, Eric Ulrich, and James Van Bramer: Dear City Council Members on the all expenses paid trip to Israel, I write to express my shock … Continue reading Dear City Council Members, Don’t Accept an Expenses Paid Trip to Apartheid Israel
Black Lives Matter: Still waiting for Justice for Eric Garner
On the birth anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr., Jan 15, we also remembered the killing of Eric Garner by Daniel Pantaleo on 17 July 2014--a sad 6 month commemoration. It was especially sad as there is no sign as yet that justice will be done for Eric Garner, in view of the recent Grand … Continue reading Black Lives Matter: Still waiting for Justice for Eric Garner
Tell New York City Council: Don’t Tour Apartheid Israel!
Monday, January 12 — Press conference on the steps of City Hall regarding the planned trip of 14 New York City Council members to Israel next month. Perhaps due to the heavy rain, the turnout of supporters (maybe 30) and media (maybe 5) was limited, but an excellent group of speakers clearly indicated the reasons … Continue reading Tell New York City Council: Don’t Tour Apartheid Israel!
Black Lives Matter Demo in Grand Central Terminal
Monday, January 5, 2015 A group of demonstrators including Bev, Jenny, Joan, Marty, Mercy, Nancy, and Tibby carried signs provided by We Will Not Be Silent. What Do We Want? Justice! Each sign had a slogan on one side and the name of a black person killed by the police or by white terrorists on … Continue reading Black Lives Matter Demo in Grand Central Terminal
Letter to Senator Schumer Regarding the Resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian Issue
November 17, 2014 The Honorable Charles E. Schumer United States Senator 780 Third Avenue, Suite 2301 New York, NY 10017 Dear Senator Schumer: We, members of the Granny Peace Brigade, have been continually concerned with the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Thank you for your response of March 11, 2014, to the individual letter … Continue reading Letter to Senator Schumer Regarding the Resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian Issue
GRANNIES target TARGET: Don’t buy war toys!
The Granny Peace Brigade, together with the NY Metro Raging Grannies targeted TARGET, Brooklyn on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 with the annual campaign "Think Before You Buy" encouraging shoppers to consider purchasing gifts that prepare children to be compassionate, responsible adults instead of gifts that glorify violence and foster aggression. The sound of music was … Continue reading GRANNIES target TARGET: Don’t buy war toys!
New Yorkers Are Saying “NO” To Drone Use In The City
The City Council had one of its regular meetings today (13 November) in City Hall. And the Grannies were there with the "new" Ms Gizmo questions on issues of drone use in NYC. As the below table notes, the trend seen from recent actions in Union Square and at City Hall is that a vast … Continue reading New Yorkers Are Saying “NO” To Drone Use In The City
November 7 Drone Use Survey in Union Square
New Gizmo. New Questionnaire. Friday, our day to try them out near Gandhi’s end of Union Square. It’s a new chapter of the Drone-Free NYC campaign. The more you think and engage, the greater the odds of your joining in, we figure. And so…the poll – 8 questions “What Do You Think About Drone Use?” … Continue reading November 7 Drone Use Survey in Union Square
Parent Teacher Conference Night – November 5, 2014
As volunteers handed out flyers to parents and students entering high schools for a meeting with teachers, the White House was deciding to send 1500 more troops to Iraq. The information being shared with parents includes Non-Military Options for Life After High School (link) as well as Questions to Ask and Points to Consider Before … Continue reading Parent Teacher Conference Night – November 5, 2014
Eight Questions About Drone Use
What do New Yorkers think about the use of weaponized and surveillance drones? To find out, on Friday, October 10th, members of the Granny Peace Brigade and Nick Motern of Know Drones went to the plaza at the NY State Office Building on 125th St and asked passersby eight questions about drone use. People were … Continue reading Eight Questions About Drone Use
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