Some snow reports from Long Island and North Babylon

Will post updates at this same post. (Don’t want to twitter too much.)

As of the early morning, North Babylon had 19 inches of snow. So, guessing we got at least 20 inches in total. The snow has stopped and neighbors are shoveling out their cars. My mom in Holbrook decided to [...]

It’s snowing on Long Island: What to do

The snow is really coming down. Ian and I got some holiday shopping in earlier. And, we used a gift certificate he got for Hanukkah to have a nice dinner out (at a place right up the street.)
If you are having trouble thinking of what to do inside all day and night, here is an [...]

Federal Court in NY issues ruling in Reform Party dispute

A blow for the local Suffolk and New York State Independence Party Chair. Court rules against Frank MacKay, et al. Makes alternative slate the elected officers of the national Reform Party [RPUSA].
from Ballot Access News
Federal Court in New York Issues Ruling in Internal Reform Party Dispute
December 16th, 2009

Blessed Are These Hands: A beautiful new book of art and inspiration

The book is “Blessed Are These Hands: an exploration and celebration of women’s values“. Our cousin is one of the co-authors. The project was begun in 2003, and is being published just this week. You can find a copy: here.
Over one hundred women lent their hands to this project. Women’s hands are photographed holding an [...]

News and commentary: Boston Globe supports exclusion of third parties in debate

KW: Two stories, then, comments by Ian Wilder at the bottom…
from Ballot Access News
Massachusetts Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate Wants 3-Candidate Debates
December 15th, 2009
The Boston Globe has this story, which says that in the upcoming special election for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts, the Democratic nominee, Martha Coakley, wants all the debates to include all three [...]

Shinnecock Tribe Moves Close to U.S. Recognition

from The New York Times
“This decision is a major breakthrough in the Nation’s 31-year fight for federal recognition, and keeps the Nation on track to be included on the federal list of Indian tribes as early as this spring but no later than next fall,” the tribe said in a statement.

WBAI Election Results (99.5 FM peace and justice radio)

WBAI is part of the national network of Pacifica Radio stations. Broadcasting from New York City, it reaches a wide ranging area, including parts of New Jersey and Long Island. WBAI 99.5FM is community radio dedicated to peace and justice. The station recently held an election. Winners below. Details at read more.
The newly elected/re-elected [...]

Flip sides: Poetry, War and Peace

Last month, we posted an open letter from Maxwell Corydon Wheat, Jr., a poet of the peace community, who asked that President Obama read poetry before any discussions of military strategy. Max believes that this would help impress upon leaders the cost of war, and lead us towards peace.
In sharing Max’s thoughts, a friend from [...]

bluesy folk-jazz of Stephanie Carlin re-scheduled 1/6/10

On Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 7pm, the Babylon Green Party Gathering will feature the bluesy folk-jazz of  Stephanie Carlin . The event will be held at Pisces Café, 14A Railroad Avenue, Babylon, NY (631-321-1231) http://www.piscescafe.net Come hungry! For directions to the Babylon Green Party Gathering, call 631-422-4702 or email ian.wilder@yahoo.com Children are welcome. [...]

Rupert Wates 12/12/09

The Eclectic Café is held on the second Saturday of the month, September through May at:

The Unitarian Universalist Society of South Suffolk
28 Brentwood Road
Bay Shore, NY 11706
For show info: 631-661-1278

Parking is available along Brentwood Road. We ask that you please AVOID parking in the medical offices’ [...]

Joe Bruno indicted: List of corruption in Albany…

A story at Elizabeth Benjamin’s Daily News blog showed that Former State Senator Joseph Bruno was convicted of 2 of 8 counts.
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Kenneth Lovett of the Daily News did an interesting recap on disgraced elected officials in Albany:
(excerpt from) The Daily News
Joe Bruno, Eliot Spitzer and Alan Hevesi all part of club of disgraced Albany pols
by [...]

PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse this Friday

PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 8pm
First United Methodist Church in Amityville
$7 suggested donation, more if possible, less if necessary.
Music by: George Mann (Singer/songwriter, labor singer, friend and supporter of the late Julius Margolin)
Poetry by: Kathaleen Donnelly
Presentation on a project for veterans by: George Mann
Finale music by: George Mann

Photos from Willy Wonka in Long Island!

Update: The run for Willy Wonka is over. Though, there is lots more going on at the DHPAC. Including…on December 14th you can see Jazz for FREE, and on December 15th you can enjoy the FTC Chamber Orchestra for FREE. Info: here.
“Willy Wonka, Jr.: On Stage At DHPAC in Long Island

Just got back from seeing [...]

Canadian Green leader protests detention of American journalist Amy Goodman

KW: Sometimes when overzealous government law enforcement go too far, it becomes so comical, it is difficult to realize the travesty of justice that occurred. But, the victim was still harmed and the practices are still in place. So, we should acknowledge the violation of rights, try to learn from what happened, and use the [...]