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Thursday, September 28, 2023 ~ Volume 68 ~ Issue Number 43 ~ $1.00
‘History is a Long Arc:’
Romaine Offers to Take NYC Statues By Matt Meduri The topics of historical figures, displays, and even the teaching of history itself continue to generate fierce discussion in social and political circles. The New York City Council’s Cultural Affairs Committee is drafting legislation sponsored by Councilwoman Sandy Nurse (D-Cypress Hills). The bill would require the city’s Public Design Commission to publish a plan to remove works – including statues – that “depict a person who owned enslaved persons or directly benefited economically from slavery, or who participated in systemic crimes against indigenous peoples or other crimes against humanity.” The bill stipulates that if the Commission does not vote to remove a statue or monument, then the city would be required to install an “explanatory plaque,” explaining the sins of the depicted historical figure. Additionally, the Department of Transportation would have to consult with the Department of Education to install said plaques on sidewalks or other public spaces that are adjacent to schools. The bill has sixteen co-sponsors.
Statue of Christopher Columbus at Columbus Circle in New York City (Credit - Central Park Conservancy)
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Community Rallies Around Mini SuperHero Tenzin Tanaka By Kaitlyn Foley
One local mom fought doctors, school boards, and community ignorance to be the voice for her son in his time of need. Colleen and Tenzin Tanaka, a mother and son, are making strides against pediatric cancer in their school, community, and on Long Island as a whole. Nine-year-old Tenzin was diagnosed with Leukemia in June of 2022 after presenting with symptoms that were erratic and seemingly unrelated. After complaining of lower back pain, nausea, and other major symptoms, Tenzin was tested for COVID, diagnosed with the flu, tested for different allergies, suffered from an ear infection, and even told by a pediatrician that he was “being dramatic and should go back to school” according to Tenzin’s mom. Advocating for her son came natural to Colleen, despite doctors’ misdiagnoses and cruel words. Colleen was sick with worry and brought Tenzin every doctor she could. DANto PANICO is proudly endorsed by An allergist, an ear, nose, and throat pediatrician, the ER, but Suffolka County PBA, Elect Dandoctor (ENT), Suffolk County Superior Officers Association, Suffolk County Detective Association, nobody did the blood work needed to rule out cancer. Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs PBA, Suffolk County Correction Officers Association, “I guess nobody wants to jump to cancer,” says Colleen. Suffolk County Probation Officers Association,
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Tenzin (center) with wrestlers from New York Wrestling Connection.