Mayor of New York City

I. Topic: New York City News General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the class about the New York Police Department’s Stop and Frisk practice. Thesis: Three news sources focus on NYPD Stop and Frisk policies II. Introduction: When a young non-white male is stopped and searched at the whim of a police officer, his idea of personal space, privacy and self-esteem are shattered, to say nothing of his Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment protections. The damage goes deep…

The Harlem and the Watts Riot ended after days of conflict between the police force and the people. In some instances, federal and state troops were sent in to assist the police force. In Watts, thousands of troops were stationed around the city to protect the stores that had been looted, to protect the police and firefighters fighting the burning buildings, and to end the riot. In the end, forty-three were dead, over one thousand injured, and seven thousand arrested. In Harlem, there were…

became governor of New York in 1899, fought in the Spanish-American war in 1898, and became president after William McKinley died in 1901. He ordered the construction of the Panama Canal, created the forest service and the national park service. He also received the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War. Theodore Roosevelt was born into a wealthy New York family; his father…

example the New York trans fat ban. In 2006, New York city became the first municipality to restrict artificial trans fats in restaurants “and would not be the last as health officials across the US mobilized to enact similar bans of their own” (Brady, 2015). New York recognized a need to counteract the growing health concerns regarding trans fats, which in turn, raised awareness in other municipalities across the US. One of Chicago’s aldermen observed that “if restaurant owners in New York can…

New Jersey is full of places where historical events have occurred. One of these places is Journal Square, which is located in Jersey City, NJ. Its history starts when the Lenni Lenape Indians first settled there. In the 1650s, General Peter Stuyvesant had everyone under his rule. Two years later, Stuyvesant engineered the purchase of most of present-day Hudson County from the Indians in return for materials. On November 1660, the Dutch moved in and claimed Bergen Square (now known as Journal…

also brought about the new notion of freedom of speech in the press. His courage and daring determination to challenge someone in such a imperative place of power was an inspiring moment to the people of the colonies and overseas in Great Britain. John Peter Zenger was a German Born, American Printer and Journalist who started the New York Newspaper named The New York Weekly Journal. Although Mr. Zenger started out his career with an eight year apprenticeship in New York under William Bradford…

Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27th, 1858 in New York. As a young boy he was interested in natural history and sports. After attending Harvard University he got elected to the New York State Assembly, where he served two terms. He unexpectedly became the 26th president of the US after the assassination of William McKinley. Through many hardships and losses, Theodore Roosevelt still managed to turn the United States in the correct direction by helping them push through the…

last but not least created fundraiser for the people of Harlem. Every time Harlem is mentioned one thought that flashes through our minds is always The Apollo Theater. The Apollo Theater is located in the Capital of New York City, Harlem on 125t. At the beginning Hurting and Seaman’s New Burlesque Theater was the first named it was recognized…

Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City. Theodore Roosevelt’s family ancestors were successful Dutch glass importers that were one of New York’s leading families in the late 1800s. Theodor had a difficult time in early age. But always was on the right way and had reached his goals. Theodor’s father name was Theodore Roosevelt Sr. Mother Martha Bulloch Roosevelt
s Wives were Alice Hathaway Lee, Edith Kermit Carow
 his daughters Alice and Ethel. And his 
sons Theodore Jr.,…

all began with Taki 183 he is known as the “Father of Graffiti” because he started Competitive Tagging; Writers would tag their name all around New York City to see whose name would be seen the most. Then you get Blade who’s credited as being the “King of Graffiti” since, he has over 5,000 train pieces. He also used his knowledge in geometry to create new styles such as overlapping 3D and Blockbuster and themes that play with your perception. Last but not least Lady Pink she is known as The…