Checkout Southeast Queens' US Rep. Greg Meeks Statement on Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn’s Guilty Plea

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From The Office Of Congressman Greg Meeks

Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Subcommittee, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, released the following statement today regarding former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn’s pleading guilty to making false statements to the FBI about communications he had with the Russian government:

Aspiring Southeast Queens Model and Filmmaker Mysteriously Murdered On The Island Of Jamaica

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Hollis Queens, Resident Desiree Gibbon Dies Brutally and Mysteriously On the Island Of Jamaica

By Kamau Austin

A 26-Year old Hollis, Queens, resident Desiree Gibbon, an aspiring model and filmmaker, who wanted to make cultural documentaries was found slain in a rural part of the island of Jamaica. Her throat was slashed according to news accounts and there were bruises on her body. Authorities at this point don't know if she was also sexually assaulted. Her cell phone was also missing.  And there have been suspicious attempts to buy things from her credit card linked to her phone.

She was staying at a family owned resort, according to the major media, to earn money to take a filmmaking course in Europe. According to CBS News, "Desiree Gibbon, 26, left her home in Hollis, Queens in October, and was staying at the family's resort in Montego Bay with the hopes of making a documentary. Her body was found Sunday four miles away, on the side of a road, with her throat slashed."

Help Make Christmas Joyful For Young Boys And Girls At Chae's Toy Drive

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Chae Blount, the young Southeast Queens author who received local acclaim for writing 3 books by 8-years of age, is showing insight and concern beyond his years again by hosting a Holiday Toy Drive in our area.  His Toy Drive theme is "Giving Toys, Spreading Joy!"  We really appreciate his and his family's efforts for the following reasons... 

With tough economic conditions for a diminishing middle class, losing ground in the US, many families don't have the means to give toys or gifts during the Christmas and Holiday season.  Some families have children with special challenges and economically are stressed.

The Holiday Toy Drive, is a great way to encourage a child to have an awesome Christmas and Holiday season, as a respite to less than favorable times.  Please join Chae, and other concerned residents in our community, to give toys or gifts while having a fun time December, 22nd, 2017, at 6PM, at the Venue, 224-03 Linden Boulevard, Cambria Heights, NY 11411.  Monetary donations and sponsorships are also welcomed.  Please call 718-810-3347 to RSVP or for Sponsorship Inquires.      

See Why Southeast Queens Hip Hop Legend Russell Simmons Is The Latest Celebrity To Be Accused Of Sexual Abuse

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By Kamau Austin

Photo Courtesy Eurweb

It is being reported recently that Russell Simmons, a Southeast Queens legendary hip hop business mogul, is the latest powerful man with celebrity status to be accused of sexually abusing a woman. His accuser is Jenny Lumet.

According to an account by the BBC website Ms. Lumet, an accomplished screenwriter now, was forced to have sex with Simmons back "around 1991." The BBC claims "Jenny Lumet has said he directed his driver to take her to his apartment after she'd said she wanted to go home, before they had sex, around 1991."

The article further states she asked Russell's driver to take her home but Simmons told him "no" on a number of occasions and took her to his residence where a fearful Ms. Lumet was coerced to have sex with him. Mr. Simmons responded to the press "her memory of that evening is very different from mine." However, Russell Simmons did resign from his leading position with his company Rush Communications in light of the scandal.

Listen To Chamber Music Of 1800's In London From Clementi & Co

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The program for King Manor’s last concert of the year features the King Manor Museum’s very own Longman, Clementi & Co. fortepiano (London, c. 1800) and chamber music from the time of Rufus King — sonatas by J. C. Bach, Luigi Boccherini, and Muzio Clementi.

Dongsok Shin, fortepiano
Leah Gale Nelson, baroque violin

Light refreshments at 6:30 pm, music at 7:00 pm.

Take a Look At The New T-Shirt Protesting Unjust Police Shootings

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Tampa, FL - Errol Sanders is delighted to announce the introduction of the "STOP! MAD COP DISEASE!!" t-shirt and the official launch of the website for the black and brown communities.

The t-shirt design is bold with graphics made in different colors including black, red, and white depicting a mad white cop shooting an unarmed black man. The t-shirt was created for those who have taken a stance against the unjust shootings and murders of unarmed black and brown men by mad white cops.

Be Informed About A New Film Delving Into The Challenging Life Of A Transgender Woman

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 Nationwide  Culver City has long been a center for film and television, being home to Sony Pictures Entertainment and The NFL Network. 

Every year since 2014 the city hosts one of the industries most celebrated film festivals, serving as a mechanism for the procurement of top global distribution. The Culver City Film Festival celebrates top independent film from around the world, and this year, the festival will also celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Culver City.

Discover How Award Winning Book On Being A Daughter Of A Violent Schizophrenic Delves Into Mental Illness

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Miami, FL Journey Untold: My Mother’s Struggle with Mental Illness written by Yassin Hall and co-authored by Lo’an Sewer recently won the 2017 Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal of Excellence in Writing Young Adult – Non-Fiction category at the International Book Awards Ceremony in Miami, Florida on November 18th, 2017.

The Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries ranging from new independent authors to NYT best-sellers and celebrities.

Get Informed On How Southeast Queens Politician Greg Meeks Wants To Stop Revenge Porn and Sexploitation Over The Internet

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Democratic Co-Lead Rep. Meeks Statement on
 the Introduction of the ENOUGH Act

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Meeks released the below statement after Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) and U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) yesterday introduced the Ending Nonconsensual Online User Graphic Harassment Act or the ENOUGH Act, of which Congressman Meeks is a Democratic Co-Lead and original cosponsor. Regarding the bill, which would criminalize the sharing of private, explicit images without the subject’s consent, Congressman Meeks said the following:

“In this digital age, people can become victims of sexual harassment in an instant, turning their whole lives upside down. Four years ago, Rep. Jackie Speier and I first began working on federal legislation to address the problem of nonconsensual pornography. Since then, thirty-five states have enacted statutes to combat this heinous practice. Statutes differ from state to state and unfortunately, the adoption of such laws has not been ubiquitous. It is therefore up to Congress to step in and enact a federal law finally criminalizing nonconsensual pornography. 

“Law enforcement organizations, women’s rights groups, family issues organizations, technology companies, and academics all agree: the victims of “revenge porn,” “sextortion,” and other forms of heinous nonconsensual pornography deserve a federal fix. That is why I am proud to join Congresswoman Speier’s effort to finally criminalize—at the federal level—the practice of non-consensual explicit image sharing as the House Democratic Co-Lead and an original cosponsor of the ENOUGH Act.

“This act would not only establish criminal punishment for these serious privacy violations, but would also do so in specific and narrow ways that would respect the First Amendment and civil liberties.  In our digital world, it is crucial we enact new laws that both protect our rights as citizens and the safety of our private content.”

Checkout How LL Cool J and Swizz Beatz Become Hip Hop's Latest Harvard University Business Schools Grads

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By Dujon Ricks And Kamau Austin

James Todd Smith, better known as LL Cool J, is again making his hometown of Southeast Queens proud. LL is a  Queens-bred rap artist, actor, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

LL Cool J is known mainly for his rap artist background and impressive television and film career. He is less known globally, but highly regarded in our area, for sponsoring youth and community based programs like the highly regarded Jump And Ball Community Camp, run at O'Connell Park, of Southeast Queens, during the Summer. 

LL has done it again, showing his determination in the classroom by completing the "Business of Entertainment" media & sports program at the prestigious Harvard University School of Business.  Recently, it was reported another hip hop standout Swiss Beatz, also graduated a business school program and Harvard U.

Courtesy Ebony

Share The Gift Of STEM Workshops Along With Holiday Gifts

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Come have your children learn about science engineering and technology (STEM) at this science workshop scholarships for STEM students are available at colleges world wide. 

Free College in Germany for students in STEM disciplines.  Bring Your Children to this Science Engineering and Technology (STEM)  Workshop

Laugh Hard This Holiday Season With Hilarious Christian Comedy

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Enjoy Hilarious Christian Comedy and help raise funds for one of the most progressive and socially involved churches in Southeast Queens: The Greater Springfield Community Church.  Lead by Rev. Dr. Phil Craig, known for his community leadership and compassion for social and economic justice this promises to be an enjoyable nite of dining and comedy.

Greater Springfield Community Church, is growing and in need of donations for a new sanctuary.  Come out and laugh as funny entertainers talk about church and help raise money for a good cause!  You'll be blessed.

Learn The Hands-On History Of Abolitionist Rufus King and His Pomanders

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Learn about the winter holiday traditions Rufus King and his family would have participated in and make your own scented pomander to take home. Families with children are welcome.

See Where Santa, Ms. Clause, And The Elves Will Make A Cameo Appearance In Southeast Queens

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Talent Youth Development Education & Entertainment is pleased to present its annual community tree lighting. Come on out for tree decorating, live performances and a special appearance by Mr. and Ms. Clause and the elves.

Minority And Women Entrepreneurs Learn To Get A Piece Of The $10 Billion Dollar JFK Redevelopment Project

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By Dujon Ricks and Kamau Austin

Some of the largest Black, women, and minority companies in the world became successful from getting contracts with national, state, and local governments.  For instance the largest Black company in the US: Worldwide Technologies, is a multibillion dollar privately held company.  It became a big business largely due to getting contracts with various levels of the government.

Blacks, women, and minorities are levied hundreds of billions of dollars in taxes a year.  Therefore, it is only fair that the government also provide fair opportunities for businesses of Blacks, women, and minority citizens.  Also in Southeast Queens there will be a $10 Billion dollar investment in JFK International Airport.

We are happy that NYS Senator James Sanders Jr. is stepping up to help Southeast Queens residents who are women, Blacks, or other ethnic minorities get a fair shot at winning lucrative government contracts.  If you are a Black, women, Latino, or other ethnic minority entrepreneur you owe it to yourself to learn about the competitive bidding and government contracting or procurement process at this event. This is called the Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Procurement Fair...

Greater Jamaica Development Corporation’s Gala 2017

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One and all are cordially invited to celebrate The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation’s 50th Anniversary at their 2017 gala.

Flu Shot

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It’s that time of year! It’s time for your annual flu shot! The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation and Walgreens have teamed up to to provide flu shots for all! Get a flu shot so you can stay healthy this winter season.

See How Some Insightful EMTs Saved 4 Southeast Queens Residents From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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By Dujon Ricks And Kamau Austin

According to a report from NY-1, on Friday, 11.24.17, two FDNY EMTs noticed that residents of a Laurelton home, they were called to, seemed to be exhibiting symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.  Upon testing the levels in the house they realized that CO levels were dangerously high inside the home of the 4 residents.

Without hesitation both EMTs removed all residents from the Laurelton house, after realizing the CO levels were six times higher than the normal levels for humans.  It is further reported that the problem within the residence was a faulty boiler.

FDNY EMTS Frantzi Honore and Zache Cox of FDNY EMS Station 54
(Picture Courtesy of NY-1)

Save Money On Your Heating Bills With Free Oil To Gas Conversion Assistance - If You Qualify

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 New York State Senator Leroy Comrie, National Grid & Heartshare invite you to see if you qualify for the Free Oil to Gas Conversion Program. 

Master P's New Premium Rum Brand.

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Nationwide  Sugar Skull Rum is rapidly growing nationally and is extremely excited to be in a new partnership with NASCAR. "There are plenty of opportunities for both companies. This is a win-win and I am looking forward to a successful long-term partnership with NASCAR," says Sugar Skull Rum owner, Percy Miller.