AltWeeklies Wire
Nanny 911: Massapequa Mom Arrested For Assaultnew
Caribbean caretaker Cindy Carter fights off Fontaine Sheridan, the mother of her charges, in Long Island showdown.
Long Island Press |
Lauren Wolfe |
08-19-2005 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
U.S. Media Not as Free as Latvia'snew
In a new report ranking press freedom around the world, the U.S. comes in at a cool 22, behind Latvia, Lithuania and a slew of Nordic countries. And for a country that tries to lead by example when it comes to democracy, 22 is not the greatest place to be in.
Long Island Press |
Lauren Wolfe |
11-19-2004 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Prejudice Led to Attack on Sikhs in Queensnew
"Give me my curtain," men leaving a christening party taunted two turbaned Sikh men before beating them, one of the victims says. Five men have been arrested and charged with assault.
Long Island Press |
Lauren Wolfe |
08-03-2004 |
Crime & Justice
