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Mid Hudson Times, Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Bernie Sanders rally rocks the waterfront
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“He has a long history of fighting for what’s right,”
Harvey said. “If you don’t believe it, Google it.”
Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner performed a
rap celebrating the 74-year-old Vermont senator. “Come
on everybody, feel the Bern, corporations had a chance,
now it’s our turn!” Tyner rapped.
“I think we need a change in the political system,”
said Angela Macias, who attended the rally with her two
children. Her 7-year-old son Tyler held a sign that read,
“School not war.”
Richard Harper said Sanders was the only candidate
talking about climate change. “He’s not taking big
money,” said Harper. “He has energized so many people.”
Harper described Sanders’ popularity with young
voters as “exciting,” and said he found the Democratic
presidential primary race to be reminiscent, in some
ways, of the 1968 Democratic National Convention, where
many young people rallied for peace during the Vietnam
War.
“Hillary already said she would be aggressive
militarily,” Harper said. “I don’t want anyone to be
aggressive. I’m thinking more about peace in the world,
instead of swinging a big stick. We’ve gotten away from
peace.”
Responding to criticism of Sanders having big ideas
without a plan to implement them, Harper shook his
head. “I think he’s been in Congress for long enough, he
knows how to get things done,” he said.
As a native of Arkansas, Harper said he once supported
Bill and Hillary Clinton, but soured over her willingness
to take money from banks and Wall Street firms for
campaigns and speeches. “Everybody does it, so we do
it too?” he said, questioning Mrs. Clinton’s justification.
“Bernie comes along and says, ‘No, we don’t.’”
Harper chastised Republican presidential candidates,
specifically Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, for what he
described as mean-spiritedness and divisive politics
“pitting one group against another.”
Echoing Sanders, comments on this point, Harper said,
“If we don’t let people separate us, there is nothing we
can’t accomplish.”
Police Blotter
New Windsor Police
Daquan A. Hamilton, 19, of New Windsor, was
charged April 9, with aggravated unlicensed operation
2nd, no or expired inspection, and two counts of
equipment violation. He was arraigned before town
justice Richard Thorpe and is due in town court on
May 10.
Shaka Campbell, 24, of New Windsor, was charged
April 10, with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd,
and tinted windows. He was arraigned before Town
Justice Noreen Calderin and is due in town court on
May 12.
Laquanis S. Newkirk, 31, of Newburgh, was charged
April 8, with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd,
failure to keep right, insurance violation, equipment
violation, and no safety belts. He was arraigned before
town justice Richard Thorpe and is due in town court
on May 10.
Tiyi N. Boone, 22, of Beacon, was charged April 5,
with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd, insurance
violation, and two counts of equipment violation.
Michael P. McErlean, 57, of Salisbury Mills, was
arrested April 6 on a bench warrant. He was turned
over to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Zachery R. Santo, was arrested April 9 on a bench
warrant. He was turned over to the Town of Newburgh
Police.
Eric W. Robb, 35, of Walden, was arrested April 9,
on a bench warrant. He was arraigned before town
justice Richard Thorpe and was due in town court on
April 9.
Rodney J. Mann, 28, of Mountain Lodge, was
arrested April 7 on a bench warrant. He was arraigned
before Town Justice Noreen Calderin, held on $100 and
is due in town court on April 14.
Lanique Ximena Lewis, 22, of Newburgh, was
charged April 7, with aggravated unlicensed operation
3rd, suspended registration, no/expired insurance,
and three counts of equipment violation. He was
arraigned before town justice Richard Thorpe and is
due in town court on May 10.
Benjamin C. Myers, 19, of Newburgh, was charged
April 7, with unlawful possession of marijuana,
unregistered motor vehicle and two counts of
equipment violation. He was arraigned before Town
Justice Noreen Calderin and is due in town court on
May 12.
Antoinette Perez, 48, of Newburgh, was charged
April 7, with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd,
safety belt violation and failure to notify the DMV of
change of address. She was arraigned before Town
Justice Noreen Calderin and is due in town court on
May 12.
Sheyanna Andre Paul, 21, of Newburgh, was
charged April 7, with fictitious inspection, no or
expired inspection, unlicensed driving and insurance
violation. She was arraigned before Town Justice
Noreen Calderin and is due in town court on May 12.
Jesus A. Trujillo, 40, of Newburgh, was charged
April 8, with aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd,
suspended registration, unlicensed driving, failure
to stop for a school bus, and insurance violation. He
was arraigned before town justice Richard Thorpe,
released on $100 bail and is due in town court on May
10.
Michael S. Servellon, 21, of Newburgh, was charged
April 10, with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd,
and equipment violation. He was arraigned before
Town Justice Noreen Calderin and was due in town
court on April 14.
Anthony G. Napoli, 28, of New Windsor, was charged
April 9, with harassment 2nd. He was arraigned before
town justice Richard Thorpe, and is due in town court
on May 10.
Ralph L. Staples, 57, of Newburgh, was charged
April 9, with aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd,
suspended registration, no/improper signal and
operating a motor vehicle without a license. He was
arraigned before Town Justice Noreen Calderin and is
due in town court on May 12.
Edgardo G. Ramos, 34, of Newburgh, was charged
April 11, with aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd,
aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd, unlicensed
driving, speeding in a posted zone and unregistered
motor vehicle. He was arraigned before town justice
Richard Thorpe and is due in town court on May 26.
Colin M Jerdon, 25, of New Windsor, was arrested
April 10 on a bench warrant. He was arraigned befor