Stop and Frisk Debate Quietly Flares in Red Hook
Occupy Red Hook launches campaign to raise awareness amid statewide review of NYPD stop and frisk policy. NYPD gun recoveries cited as success while civil rights groups warn of racial bias and police-community tension before a April 25 workshop at PS 15.
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Promised B61 Improvements Promoted by Local Officials
Local officials confirm MTA promises real time BusTime tracking for B61 buses by June 2012. The upgrade includes countdown clocks at stops, more frequent evening service, and driver shift changes to boost reliability. Residents voice cautious optimism about the long awaited reforms.
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Rider Complains About B61 Service In Red Hook
Candice Sering describes seven years of unreliable B61 service to Red Hook including delays and weekends with better performance. She recalls older routes B61 and B77 and questions why buses pass IKEA twice. She relies on the route for Baltic Court high school travel and expects limited improvement.
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