DNAinfo reports on an attack of a passerby at Marcus Garvey Park this past Friday that have many concerned that this might be related to a series of knife stabbings that have happened on east side of this area in recent weeks. It all started at the end of this past May when a knife was used on two early 5:00 AM commuters near the entrance of the 125th Street 4,5,6 subway station (at Lexington) and then a third morning incident soon after at East 120th Street and Fifth Avenue (on the south side of the MGP). A more disturbing fact is that Friday's attack happened at 2:00 PM which is a time of day when not much happens in the usually peaceful park. Based on what police are revealing, the suspects from these two separate days differ in description. This most recent stabbing was by an "attacker...in his 20s, with blond hair and blue eyes." Read all the details in DNAinfo: LINK. Photo by Ulysses
Monday, June 14, 2010
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DNAinfo reports on an attack of a passerby at Marcus Garvey Park this past Friday that have many concerned that this might be related to a series of knife stabbings that have happened on east side of this area in recent weeks. It all started at the end of this past May when a knife was used on two early 5:00 AM commuters near the entrance of the 125th Street 4,5,6 subway station (at Lexington) and then a third morning incident soon after at East 120th Street and Fifth Avenue (on the south side of the MGP). A more disturbing fact is that Friday's attack happened at 2:00 PM which is a time of day when not much happens in the usually peaceful park. Based on what police are revealing, the suspects from these two separate days differ in description. This most recent stabbing was by an "attacker...in his 20s, with blond hair and blue eyes." Read all the details in DNAinfo: LINK. Photo by Ulysses
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and right across the street from a school for children with handicaps.
ReplyDeleteStill—love the park and can’t wait for the swimming pool to open.
Yeah, just did the Mt. Morris house tour on Sunday and have to say I love this neighborhood more than ever before. Incredible houses and really friendly neighbors. Although, can't believe there is a huge, ugly black fence erected around the park watchtower!
ReplyDeleteStay vigilant and if you see something contact the police! We will protect our neighborhood!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Anon 10:42. The sub culture of no snitching, see, speak and hear no evil needs to come to a screeching halt once and for all. If we want to take back our community we can't assume that someone else is going to call 911. Same goes for the usage of the 311 line to report public safety issues.
ReplyDelete"If you see something, say something" is an MTA slogan that should really apply to all of NYC.
The people of Harlem work way too hard to come home to unsafe surroundings. We can't let these pricks own the streets. If you're worried about retribution, your complaints can be anonymous.
Zlister - we should do it even if we see someone dropping trash. It's time to take back the streets and bring back our self-respect.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I often find myself on the verge of an ulcer, internalizing my anger and frustration when I see people littering and I'm not sure how to approach the subject without getting an ass-woopin' as a result.
ReplyDeleteI wish I can say that it's just kids or teenagers but we're talking about well dressed adults here with a blatant disregard and an I-don't-give-a-f*^& attitude. Filthy. Just filthy.
And there was a stabbing this past Saturday night on 116 and Lenox.
ReplyDeleteAnd with budget cuts and a generally bankrupt government we will see less police presence and less garbage collection and less street-cleaning, not more.
ReplyDeleteThe only people who can make a difference are the people - and not tolerate this.
Sanou's Mum, any link to info on the stabbing on 116th & Lenox? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt is very important that people go to their police precinct community meetings, held once a month. The 28th precinct meetings are the second Wednesday of each month except July and August. I have been to the past two meetings and they were incredible experiences. You learn the officers by name and they make every effort to address quality of life issues; if you write down your complaints you will get a phone call and follow up. Crime is discussed in detail, with info on every shooting, stabbing, rape, etc. Gangs' names and markers are identified so that you can steer clear of them if need be. Besides all that, you meet a lot of interesting people, new and old, to the neighborhood. I have a much better sense of the community since I started going.
ReplyDelete@Chris. No. Actually pulled it up on a really useless iPhone app called “Spot Crime”
ReplyDeleteA stabbing that supposedly took place at 115th and Lenox the weekend before last was probably made up by the "victim" who walked into Harlem Hospital wounded but refused to give details. He has a long criminal record and police surveillance of 115/Lenox showed nothing. The police think he was involved in illegal activity elsewhere and gave a false location. (I learned all this at the precinct community meeting)
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty annoyed that the community meetings aren't held in July and August. Because, statistically, that's when the most crimes are happening, when we see the most, when we have the most to offer and need the most in return. Are they on hiatus because of "vacation?" Or because they're too busy handling the above issues? We had a huge issue on Lenox/114th the other night and would really like to discuss it...but we have to wait until September. We're ready and willing to be active participants in the process, so I'm upset by the "hiatus."
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