1 00:01:11,240 --> 00:01:13,310 Invocation to enter in the mosque 2 00:01:13,800 --> 00:01:15,438 In the name of Allah the Merciful. 3 00:01:16,080 --> 00:01:19,709 Praised Allah, We ask Him for help and forgiveness. 4 00:01:19,960 --> 00:01:21,757 In Him is our faith. 5 00:01:22,120 --> 00:01:25,829 We seek refuge from Allah against the evil that is in us. 6 00:01:26,400 --> 00:01:30,632 O Muslims, this world is ephemeral and it will disappear. 7 00:01:30,840 --> 00:01:33,957 The end of the world announces the end of everything. 8 00:01:34,200 --> 00:01:37,397 Ramadan is the time to return to Allah, to repent of your carelessness, to repair, and to expose you to evil. /> to the mercy of God. 9 00:01:37,760 --> 00:01:40,399 How many will be saved from hell by God... 10 00:01:40,640 --> 00:01:45,111 How many will taste the mercy of Heaven .. . 11 00:01:45,360 --> 00:01:47,669 Combien seront sauvés de l'enfer par Dieu... 12 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:50,389 Combien goûteront la miséricorde du Ciel... 13 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:53,275 Keep your fast from lying, from gossip, 14 00:01:54,280 --> 00:01:57,477 from lust and sin, cleanse your hearts from hate. 15 00:01:57,920 --> 00:02:00,832 Strive you to obey your God, keep 16 00:02:01,080 --> 00:02:02,911 trivialities and taboos. 17 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:05,469 May this month be the season of good 18 00:02:05,880 --> 00:02:09,270 and the remoteness of evil. O Allah, extol Islam and Muslims. 19 00:02:09,560 --> 00:02:11,118 O Allah, put down idolaters. 20 00:02:11,480 --> 00:02:13,550 Allah guides us 21 00:02:13,960 --> 00:02:15,712 22 00:02:16,040 --> 00:02:19,669 p> 23 00:02:20,160 --> 00:02:23,835 Guide us among those whom You have guided. 24 00:02:24,520 --> 00:02:26,476 Spare us among those that You have spared. 25 00:02:48,480 --> 00:02:50,994 Let us remember of Julio's story. 26 00:02:51,840 --> 00:02:54,400 When Julio Rivera was murdered, 27 00:02:54,720 --> 00:02:58,395 on July 1, 1990, 28 00:03:00,240 --> 00:03:02,310 the police did not want to do anything. 29 00:03:04,040 --> 00:03:07,271 The case was assigned to an inspector who was on vacation. 30 00:03:08,320 --> 00:03:12,074 This was for them 31 00:03:12,560 --> 00:03:14,312 > Julio's life: a disposable life. 32 00:03:14,520 --> 00:03:18,149 We did not accept it. 33 00:03:18,360 --> 00:03:20,555 We resolved to defend ourselves by organizing the community. 34 00:03:20,800 --> 00:03:24,236 > 35 00:03:24,440 --> 00:03:27,193 Gradually, we got together, 36 00:03:28,160 --> 00:03:31,277 we worked and talked with the community. 37 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:35,515 The Latino community > in particular, because... 38 00:03:35,760 --> 00:03:37,796 The killers themselves said 39 00:03:38,080 --> 00:03:40,310 They found Julio, who was gay. 40 00:03:40,840 --> 00:03:44,116 It's this connection with the Latino community 41 00:03:44,960 --> 00:03:47,758 that allowed us to succeed, in this neighborhood, 42 00:03:48,640 --> 00:03:51,029 the Queens Pride. posted search notices 43 00:03:51,240 --> 00:03:54,949 killers, and people 44 00:03:55,160 --> 00:03:58,550 in Spanish: 45 00:03:58,760 --> 00:04:02,878 "Is this for Julio?" Because of this rapprochement. 46 00:04:03,680 --> 00:04:05,557 The first year of the Parade, the police was on the rooftops. 47 00:04:05,840 --> 00:04:09,799 The Parade was very watched. 48 00:04:10,120 --> 00:04:13,669 But this community greeted us with applause. 49 00:04:14,040 --> 00:04:16,952 Let's never forget. So year after year, 50 00:04:17,240 --> 00:04:21,279 on the way to the Parade, you'll see families 51 00:04:21,600 --> 00:04:23,192 Ecuadorians salute... 52 00:04:23,680 --> 00:04:26,240 and I am embarked in the nationalities. 53 00:04:26,520 --> 00:04:29,592 Everyone will want to be mentioned. 54 00:04:30,280 --> 00:04:33,352 Dominicans, South Asians, Bangladeshi, 55 00:04:33,600 --> 00:04:35,591 Indians, Colombians, 56 00:04:35,920 --> 00:04:37,797 Irish... ahead of the Irish! 57 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:42,195 Italians, Puerto Ricans, 58 00:04:42,720 --> 00:04:43,516 Jews... 59 00:04:44,120 --> 00:04:45,189 Dutch... 60 00:04:49,880 --> 00:04:50,630 Germans... 61 00:04:51,880 --> 00:04:54,155 Maldivians, Maltese... 62 00:04:56,640 --> 00:05:00,918 All want to be. But what touches me the most, 63 00:05:01,320 --> 00:05:03,197 it is to see the young people. 64 00:05:03,400 --> 00:05:06,233 When the Parade has been created, 22 years ago, 65 00:05:06,880 --> 00:05:09,348 some of them were not born. 66 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:12,558 They grew up with the Parade, 67 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:16,395 br /> in a community 68 00:05:16,640 --> 00:05:19,279 by LGBT visibility. 69 00:05:19,560 --> 00:05:22,074 We are all connected. And I always say 70 00:05:22,440 --> 00:05:24,954 that Jackson Heights was the only neighborhood 71 00:05:25,200 --> 00:05:26,952 to be able to do that at the time. 72 00:05:27,200 --> 00:05:31,398 Because Jackson Heights is the most diverse community in the world. 73 00:05:31,560 --> 00:05:32,515 Literally. 74 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:35,877 75 00:05:36,800 --> 00:05:38,756 Here we speak 167 different languages. 76 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:41,355 We are proud of this diversity. 77 00:06:39,600 --> 00:06:42,114 Let's be proud of what we have accomplished. 78 00:06:49,800 --> 00:06:52,837 The movement while walking 79 00:06:53,320 --> 00:06:55,151 A person would like to know how to... 80 00:06:55,520 --> 00:06:57,078 help him. 81 00:06:57,920 --> 00:06:59,273 Because she has the means. 82 00:07:02,280 --> 00:07:04,953 What kind of help? 83 00:07:08,560 --> 00:07:13,236 The word escapes... 84 00:07:16,640 --> 00:07:18,915 How do you say -on? To help financially, or... 85 00:07:21,080 --> 00:07:24,789 To help legalize... 86 00:07:25,040 --> 00:07:26,553 His status as a migrant? 87 00:07:27,480 --> 00:07:30,711 One can not help anyone. 88 00:07:31,920 --> 00:07:33,911 How do you say when someone 89 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:36,995 is responsible for a child? 90 00:07:37,360 --> 00:07:39,316 - Adopt? - Gender adoption. 91 00:07:39,720 --> 00:07:42,473 - Who is the person? - This is a friend. 92 00:07:43,240 --> 00:07:44,798 She does not have a child. 93 00:07:45,760 --> 00:07:46,954 Does she have nationality? 94 00:07:47,680 --> 00:07:50,717 Her husband has the nationality, and she will soon have it. 95 00:07:51,480 --> 00:07:55,678 I imagine that you do not want to adopt your son. 96 00:07:58,880 --> 00:08:02,793 97 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:07,432 98 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,479 p> I do not find that the method makes sense. 99 00:08:09,920 --> 00:08:12,309 I doubt that your friend can help. 100 00:08:12,480 --> 00:08:14,596 The mother is here. 101 00:08:14,840 --> 00:08:18,719 They say "I'm going to help" because they have the nationality. 102 00:08:18,920 --> 00:08:22,117 But we do not get a status change like this . 103 00:08:22,360 --> 00:08:25,033 104 00:08:25,280 --> 00:08:28,113 p> 105 00:08:28,560 --> 00:08:31,199 There are few regularizations at the moment. 106 00:08:31,920 --> 00:08:36,914 You have to meet certain criteria. 107 00:08:38,360 --> 00:08:40,635 I think your idea is not enough. makes little sense. 108 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:14,918 The child may be able to take measures for minors. 109 00:09:15,120 --> 00:09:16,155 I leave you this paper and this list. 110 00:09:16,400 --> 00:09:18,914 We are looking to host our Queens Center for Seniors Gay. 111 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:22,117 Last week, 112 00:09:22,920 --> 00:09:27,118 we discussed the hypothesis 113 00:09:27,280 --> 00:09:29,555 to go to Kew Gardens. Someone wants to express it on it? 114 00:09:29,920 --> 00:09:32,992 Other resorts, like Rego Park, do not have one. 115 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:36,317 Those who are struggling to climb the stairs 116 00:09:36,840 --> 00:09:41,630 will struggle to go to a local located at Rego Park or Woodside. 117 00:09:42,400 --> 00:09:45,915 The Forest Hills station has an elevator, but it is already far away. 118 00:09:46,680 --> 00:09:50,753 It is here that a man was killed because he was gay. 119 00:09:51,680 --> 00:09:54,672 And here we have two institutions: 120 00:09:55,080 --> 00:09:58,231 Pride House, a gay organization, and the Parade. 121 00:09:58,640 --> 00:10:01,518 Let's not forget the Parade. It lasts a day, 122 00:10:01,760 --> 00:10:03,591 but it's getting ready all the time. year. 123 00:10:03,800 --> 00:10:06,633 And preparation is taking place especially at Jackson Heights. 124 00:10:07,200 --> 00:10:11,273 I think it's important to stay here if only for that reason. 125 00:10:11,520 --> 00:10:13,750 And for transportation accessibility. 126 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:14,796 Jackson Heights 127 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:17,952 has always been at the heart 128 00:10:18,120 --> 00:10:21,510 of the LGBT community's defense , right? 129 00:10:24,920 --> 00:10:26,717 At Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, 130 00:10:26,920 --> 00:10:30,071 and even in Astoria, the gay population is larger 131 00:10:30,240 --> 00:10:32,470 in terms of neighborhoods. 132 00:10:32,920 --> 00:10:36,469 But a lot of things have sprung up here. 133 00:10:38,600 --> 00:10:42,798 It's not because I know him, but Danny Dromm fomented... 134 00:10:43,080 --> 00:10:44,991 that's not the right word... 135 00:10:45,920 --> 00:10:48,718 136 00:10:48,960 --> 00:10:53,511 137 00:10:53,960 --> 00:10:55,996 138 00:10:56,880 --> 00:10:58,871 it was he who organized a lot of Jackson Heights-based groups, even when he was not living there. 139 00:10:59,120 --> 00:11:00,712 140 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:07,156 141 00:11:08,800 --> 00:11:12,713 142 00:11:13,240 --> 00:11:15,037 We have more subways, 143 00:11:15,400 --> 00:11:16,469 bus lines 144 00:11:16,840 --> 00:11:18,159 serve 74th Street... 145 00:11:18,360 --> 00:11:20,157 I'm not sure 146 00:11:20,320 --> 00:11:22,834 00:11:27,238 but was with the director of the Jewish Center 148 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:28,879 evoked a form of semi-permanence? 149 00:11:29,160 --> 00:11:31,674 I'm sure he would be well disposed, 150 00:11:31,920 --> 00:11:34,912 and I know that the synagogue needs money. 151 00:11:35,160 --> 00:11:38,391 It's mostly done 152 00:11:39,200 --> 00:11:42,237 > of associative home. 153 00:11:42,720 --> 00:11:44,597 And if this place were to close, 154 00:11:45,080 --> 00:11:48,516 it would be tragic. 155 00:11:49,960 --> 00:11:54,112 We would help them as much as they would help us 156 00:11:54,360 --> 00:11:56,555 Nevertheless, it is a place of worship. It belongs 157 00:11:57,280 --> 00:11:59,589 to the Jewish community. 158 00:12:01,160 --> 00:12:05,438 I would like a space to me. 159 00:12:06,240 --> 00:12:10,313 and very polite, but there are a lot of homophobes. 160 00:12:11,640 --> 00:12:15,110 We're looking down on you... "Who are you?" 161 00:12:16,920 --> 00:12:21,277 My space is a place where I would feel at home, 162 00:12:21,440 --> 00:12:25,911 instead of "passing" a day from time to time. 163 00:12:27,280 --> 00:12:29,919 Kew Gardens, is once a week? 164 00:12:30,200 --> 00:12:31,110 Twice. 165 00:12:32,040 --> 00:12:34,554 That's how I feel. 166 00:12:35,080 --> 00:12:38,516 Almost all our lives, we have, actively or not, 167 00:12:39,120 --> 00:12:41,759 fought homophobia, and now we would stop? 168 00:12:44,720 --> 00:12:48,315 This place does not not just a synagogue. 169 00:12:48,560 --> 00:12:50,710 It's a neighborhood house. 170 00:12:50,920 --> 00:12:53,354 Muslims gather here, 171 00:12:53,640 --> 00:12:56,518 from other groups. .. everyone meets here. 172 00:12:56,760 --> 00:12:59,911 Of course, the Torah is here and this is the sanctuary. 173 00:13:00,160 --> 00:13:03,436 But the part devoted to worship is reduced. 174 00:13:03,920 --> 00:13:06,354 Without outside associations, 175 00:13:06,600 --> 00:13:09,478 including political groups and others, 176 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:13,072 / p> 177 00:13:13,480 --> 00:13:17,029 this place would not survive. I insist on that. 178 00:13:17,280 --> 00:13:19,953 As a neighborhood house, this place will disappear 179 00:13:20,480 --> 00:13:23,278 if people like us give up. 180 00:13:24,040 --> 00:13:25,109 There was one of the largest Jewish centers 181 00:13:26,240 --> 00:13:29,835 on the 82nd of this area. 182 00:13:33,960 --> 00:13:38,033 p> 183 00:13:38,280 --> 00:13:41,795 We were very much in touch with everyone... 184 00:13:42,480 --> 00:13:45,040 including non-Jews. It was a great place. 185 00:13:45,280 --> 00:13:47,350 They were very attentive to us , gays. 186 00:13:47,720 --> 00:13:50,439 Without them, we would not have... 187 00:13:51,120 --> 00:13:54,954 I was a member of the center in the 70's. 188 00:13:56,120 --> 00:13:58,475 Never anything like it "Oh, you're gay." 189 00:13:58,720 --> 00:14:00,551 At the time the time of the first Parade... 190 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:05,233 in any case a parade in the early 80s, 191 00:14:05,600 --> 00:14:07,511 the whole synagogue was there. 192 00:14:07,880 --> 00:14:09,677 193 00:14:09,920 --> 00:14:11,751 The parents... 194 00:14:13,600 --> 00:14:17,388 It was very beautiful. 195 00:14:17,760 --> 00:14:20,797 That's why they did not want to give up 196 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:23,036 the synagogue, but they had no longer the means to maintain it. 197 00:14:23,840 --> 00:14:25,671 They bought the land of Sizzler 198 00:14:26,080 --> 00:14:29,959 to build a synagogue 199 00:14:30,400 --> 00:14:31,992 And even with fewer Jewish members, they hold. 200 00:14:32,680 --> 00:14:35,592 And to us, they also offer, 201 00:14:36,120 --> 00:14:37,792 without religious obligation, 202 00:14:38,520 --> 00:14:40,909 / p> 203 00:14:41,560 --> 00:14:45,838 We're an organization among others looking for spaces. 204 00:14:46,160 --> 00:14:50,153 Other groups are looking for places. 205 00:14:50,880 --> 00:14:55,032 I'm not sure this place can be selected just for us 206 00:14:55,400 --> 00:14:57,834 without regard to other groups. 207 00:14:58,120 --> 00:14:59,792 I'm coming here because I want it. 208 00:15:00,040 --> 00:15:04,352 I do not think in subway terms or travel time. 209 00:15:04,680 --> 00:15:07,592 I come here for a reason, without knowing... 210 00:15:08,280 --> 00:15:11,511 which... but I always come back. 211 00:15:11,960 --> 00:15:15,350 This is not a convenience issue. 212 00:15:15,600 --> 00:15:18,592 I want to be part of what exists here. 213 00:15:18,800 --> 00:15:20,153 Let's keep in mind 214 00:15:20,760 --> 00:15:23,991 that we are here because we want to make the effort to come. 215 00:15:24,240 --> 00:15:27,357 A large file of addresses is only a file, 216 00:15:27,920 --> 00:15:30,195 mais un club, ce sont des gens. 217 00:15:30,400 --> 00:15:33,153 You can not have a club in a beautiful sanctuary 218 00:15:33,400 --> 00:15:36,233 or the most beautiful space in the world for three people. 219 00:15:37,320 --> 00:15:39,356 I would find really important 220 00:15:39,680 --> 00:15:43,116 take our time, with the Community House. 221 00:15:43,360 --> 00:15:47,194 Let's understand that we have a second chance 222 00:15:47,720 --> 00:15:48,869 223 00:15:49,200 --> 00:15:51,111 224 00:15:51,320 --> 00:15:53,914 225 00:15:54,320 --> 00:15:58,279 p> after the fire... 226 00:15:58,680 --> 00:16:01,035 If we want to continue, 227 00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:03,352 we must be patient, understanding, 228 00:16:06,440 --> 00:16:09,876 and stay united from our best. 229 00:16:10,120 --> 00:16:12,588 We're being offered a second chance. 230 00:16:12,800 --> 00:16:15,712 We do not have it in the Bronx. 231 00:16:18,720 --> 00:16:21,439 Thank you all for being here today , 232 00:16:27,160 --> 00:16:31,358 To the question "Why do you want to become a US citizen", 233 00:16:31,560 --> 00:16:32,754 what do you say? 234 00:16:36,920 --> 00:16:39,388 Freedom of expression. 235 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:44,470 - Religious freedom? - This is the Bill of Rights. 236 00:16:45,320 --> 00:16:47,595 If the examiner asks you 237 00:16:48,080 --> 00:16:51,231 why you want to become an American citizen, 238 00:16:51,760 --> 00:16:52,749 what will you say? 239 00:17:02,280 --> 00:17:03,838 I do not understand Bengali. 240 00:17:06,520 --> 00:17:08,033 "I want to vote." 241 00:17:10,600 --> 00:17:14,639 "I want to vote, live in democracy, live free ". 242 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:18,990 Why do you want nationality? 243 00:17:20,080 --> 00:17:21,274 Just to vote. 244 00:17:23,360 --> 00:17:25,920 You'd say : "To vote". 245 00:17:31,640 --> 00:17:33,915 I want a US passport. 246 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:38,037 I want a US passport and travel. 247 00:17:38,240 --> 00:17:40,390 Traveling with a US passport . 248 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:48,234 The easiest answer is: "I want to vote". 249 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:51,238 I think so. Because it says 250 00:17:51,560 --> 00:17:54,870 you understand < the democratic process. 251 00:17:58,320 --> 00:18:00,629 I would like my freedom of religion. 252 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:04,472 "I want to live in a country with freedom of religion." 253 00:18:05,120 --> 00:18:06,553 That's a good answer. 254 00:18:08,520 --> 00:18:09,999 And freedom of expression. 255 00:18:10,800 --> 00:18:15,396 You quote the Bill of Rights. But you can, it's okay 256 00:18:16,080 --> 00:18:18,799 The Bill of Rights is another question. 257 00:18:19,800 --> 00:18:22,360 But that's fine, it shows you understand. 258 00:18:22,560 --> 00:18:23,959 Say what you want. 259 00:18:25,160 --> 00:18:27,720 Say it your way. 260 00:18:56,400 --> 00:18:59,039 Maybe you know Orlando Tobón... 261 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:04,391 Orlando est sur la 84e, dans le petit centre commercial. 262 00:19:07,560 --> 00:19:12,031 There, all tenants have received a notice of eviction. 263 00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:13,349 Dismissal? 264 00:19:13,600 --> 00:19:16,956 They must leave the premises at the end of the month. 265 00:19:17,520 --> 00:19:21,877 They think the owner wants to take... 266 00:19:22,400 --> 00:19:24,311 - A big tenant. - Like GAP. 267 00:19:24,600 --> 00:19:25,589 Like GAP. 268 00:19:25,960 --> 00:19:28,269 They will place a big company 269 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:30,391 by turning small traders. 270 00:19:30,560 --> 00:19:32,710 From 5 to 7 families live off my business. 271 00:19:33,120 --> 00:19:36,715 If we were transferring 6 people, it would affect 272 00:19:37,520 --> 00:19:38,748 almost 18 people 273 00:19:38,960 --> 00:19:42,873 living in Mexico or here, /> who are paying rents... 274 00:19:43,320 --> 00:19:46,153 When they get fired, what are they going to live? 275 00:19:46,960 --> 00:19:48,951 The picking up of cans in the street? 276 00:19:49,160 --> 00:19:51,993 That's what's going to happen, considering what's going on. 277 00:19:52,320 --> 00:19:55,232 At age 45 or 50, no one hires. 278 00:19:56,120 --> 00:19:58,873 I have 38- or 40-year-old 279 00:19:59,760 --> 00:20:01,591 employees who have been waitresses all their lives. 280 00:20:01,760 --> 00:20:05,150 I should say to this woman: "I can not use anymore. 281 00:20:06,120 --> 00:20:09,829 " You are too old, look elsewhere. " Who will hire him? 282 00:20:10,240 --> 00:20:12,310 Waitress all his life. 283 00:20:13,280 --> 00:20:17,592 We are happy that these women are serving us. 284 00:20:18,160 --> 00:20:22,278 But big boxes only want young and pretty girls. 285 00:20:22,840 --> 00:20:26,799 p> 286 00:20:27,680 --> 00:20:29,591 The GAP store that has just opened is 70% off. 287 00:20:30,160 --> 00:20:31,309 For 3 days after opening. 288 00:20:32,040 --> 00:20:34,634 Your small business .. . 289 00:20:34,880 --> 00:20:38,395 Who will sell clothes, with a GAP here? 290 00:20:38,720 --> 00:20:41,109 If another brand installs here, we will all have to leave. 291 00:20:41,880 --> 00:20:44,519 How do you call the place? in Flushing. 292 00:20:45,360 --> 00:20:46,713 College Point. 293 00:20:47,480 --> 00:20:50,517 All our small businesses have been driven out. 294 00:20:50,920 --> 00:20:54,037 p> 295 00:20:54,720 --> 00:20:59,714 They try to get out, but that's impossible. 296 00:21:00,320 --> 00:21:01,799 It seems that the parking lot has been sold to the owner of the Mets for a dollar. 297 00:21:02,680 --> 00:21:07,037 At Willets Point? 298 00:21:07,720 --> 00:21:10,598 I do not know how many acres, 8 or 9, for a dollar. 299 00:21:12,280 --> 00:21:13,235 Let's see if they sell me an apartment for $ 10! 300 00:21:13,840 --> 00:21:15,671 Flushing mall will increase your rents? 301 00:21:17,360 --> 00:21:19,191 - A lot! - It keeps growing. 302 00:21:19,440 --> 00:21:22,238 I've seen in recent months 303 00:21:22,520 --> 00:21:23,794 my friend become sad. 304 00:21:24,120 --> 00:21:27,192 He says he's sleeping more, he does not know what to do anymore, 305 00:21:27,640 --> 00:21:29,471 he has to throw sponge... 306 00:21:30,280 --> 00:21:33,590 His wife even had a stroke, and it almost... 307 00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:36,032 be serious. 308 00:21:36,440 --> 00:21:40,069 With bills to pay, without knowing where to find money. 309 00:21:40,760 --> 00:21:42,398 It's hard for all of us. 310 00:21:43,080 --> 00:21:45,116 We need to get organized 311 00:21:45,320 --> 00:21:49,108 to better defend our rights and our interests. 312 00:21:49,560 --> 00:21:54,350 We are talking to all the traders of Roosevelt Avenue. 313 00:21:54,840 --> 00:21:57,035 Many are not aware... 314 00:21:57,200 --> 00:22:01,716 People do not do not know what is a Business Improvement District . 315 00:22:01,880 --> 00:22:04,917 I heard about it 6 months ago on the 103rd. < They were talking about Business Improvement District. 316 00:22:05,720 --> 00:22:08,393 But I did not really pay attention. 317 00:22:08,920 --> 00:22:11,718 said to my wife: "They talk about rents, 318 00:22:11,960 --> 00:22:15,191 J'ai dit à ma femme : "Ils parlent des loyers, 319 00:22:15,400 --> 00:22:18,790 "they want to increase them." Now that it concerns me... 320 00:22:20,120 --> 00:22:23,430 I see what it is. I did not pay attention before 321 00:22:23,680 --> 00:22:28,356 They did not do their information campaign with small traders. 322 00:22:29,040 --> 00:22:30,678 And then there's this poll... 323 00:22:31,840 --> 00:22:36,630 To approve the IDB, without it being a real vote. 324 00:22:37,080 --> 00:22:38,433 They were asking for a vote. 325 00:22:38,880 --> 00:22:40,791 A vote of approval from the IDB 326 00:22:41,040 --> 00:22:43,759 If you do not vote, it counts for a "yes". 327 00:22:44,080 --> 00:22:46,275 "As you want". Right or wrong? 328 00:22:46,640 --> 00:22:48,710 - If you do not do not vote "no"... - We did not vote. 329 00:22:48,920 --> 00:22:50,592 That counts for a "yes". 330 00:22:51,280 --> 00:22:54,636 In other words, we vote for them. 331 00:22:55,520 --> 00:22:58,592 If you do not say "no". If you do not return the newsletter. 332 00:22:58,840 --> 00:23:00,478 Here's a newsletter. 333 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:02,757 - You're there. did you receive? - Yes. 334 00:23:03,000 --> 00:23:05,070 That was on the 103rd, and they said... 335 00:23:05,440 --> 00:23:06,873 You got it? 336 00:23:11,120 --> 00:23:15,033 My wife said: > "Honey, we have to do something." 337 00:23:15,560 --> 00:23:17,232 Because it has become hard. 338 00:23:18,160 --> 00:23:20,958 More and more. Shops in the neighborhood... 339 00:23:22,280 --> 00:23:24,589 / p> 340 00:23:25,160 --> 00:23:27,549 We're the only one left. 341 00:23:27,800 --> 00:23:31,270 The Subway has closed. 342 00:23:31,520 --> 00:23:32,953 The hair salon has closed. The cinema has closed. 343 00:23:34,640 --> 00:23:35,755 What is going to become Mango Rico ... 344 00:23:37,440 --> 00:23:38,555 We do not know. 345 00:23:38,840 --> 00:23:42,833 It's hard. 346 00:23:43,160 --> 00:23:47,438 The Wines and liqueurs closes. The restaurant that is at the corner, 347 00:23:47,920 --> 00:23:50,878 the Italian, it goes... Lack of lease 348 00:23:51,040 --> 00:23:56,717 We want to help you build an alternative. 349 00:23:57,520 --> 00:24:01,354 All small business bosses 350 00:24:01,560 --> 00:24:05,712 and their willingness to control the situation. 351 00:24:06,440 --> 00:24:10,877 Who are you working here and who make the trade live. 352 00:24:11,120 --> 00:24:13,429 They are content 353 00:24:13,640 --> 00:24:15,471 Today, I was talking to him... 354 00:24:15,880 --> 00:24:19,873 He said: "Jimmy, if we had field here, 355 00:24:20,160 --> 00:24:21,559 "we would save!" 356 00:24:21,960 --> 00:24:25,032 Our owners are waiting for their checks. 357 00:24:26,280 --> 00:24:28,589 12,000, 9,000, 15,000? It pays well. 358 00:24:29,080 --> 00:24:30,718 They invest what? Nothing. 359 00:24:31,000 --> 00:24:33,468 In case of damage, the work is for us. 360 00:24:34,040 --> 00:24:35,837 In case of damage, 361 00:24:36,240 --> 00:24:37,559 the lease provides 362 00:24:37,960 --> 00:24:41,839 that it is not up to the owner to pay, it's up to us. 363 00:24:42,400 --> 00:24:46,313 A leak it's for us. A broken lamp, that's for us. 364 00:24:46,880 --> 00:24:48,359 What are they spending? 365 00:24:48,920 --> 00:24:50,956 All because they are proprietary... 366 00:24:51,200 --> 00:24:52,519 The lease is like that 367 00:24:52,880 --> 00:24:55,189 and we signed it with knowledge of cause. 368 00:24:55,480 --> 00:24:58,631 Where we are staying or leaving is not their problem. 369 00:26:48,720 --> 00:26:50,915 Daniel Dromm, City Councilor 370 00:26:51,080 --> 00:26:53,389 We're here to help! 371 00:26:53,560 --> 00:26:56,632 Josey, Councilor Dromm's office, Listen. 372 00:27:02,040 --> 00:27:04,508 The provider 373 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:08,832 who will rent the place, Samaritan Village, 374 00:27:09,000 --> 00:27:11,195 will provide different services. 375 00:27:11,480 --> 00:27:13,710 Those who live there will have access to health services or even job offers. 376 00:27:14,560 --> 00:27:18,109 Madam, I can not answer you , 377 00:27:20,760 --> 00:27:24,275 because the funding... 378 00:27:25,280 --> 00:27:27,589 parce que le financement... 379 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:33,390 Schools are funded by the City and by the state. 380 00:27:33,640 --> 00:27:37,189 Primary funding of Pre-Kindergarten comes from the state. 381 00:27:37,400 --> 00:27:39,675 382 00:27:39,920 --> 00:27:42,753 The advisor can not guarantee 383 00:27:48,560 --> 00:27:52,633 that it will exist in 2 years. 384 00:27:53,760 --> 00:27:57,230 Those who earn more than $ 300,000 a year. 385 00:28:02,520 --> 00:28:04,192 386 00:28:05,800 --> 00:28:08,553 It is not my responsibility to approve this judgment or not... 387 00:28:09,240 --> 00:28:10,559 I think that in fact... 388 00:28:11,080 --> 00:28:14,868 If you want to do < a claim, I'm listening to you. 389 00:28:19,320 --> 00:28:21,231 Your name? 390 00:28:23,520 --> 00:28:26,751 They moved in. There are 36 families, I think. 391 00:28:27,400 --> 00:28:31,837 They will not be moved. 392 00:28:32,040 --> 00:28:34,349 As I said, I do not believe 393 00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:36,552 that the issue is the existence of a refuge for homeless, 394 00:28:37,360 --> 00:28:41,876 I admit with you that the community should have been involved. 395 00:28:45,680 --> 00:28:49,468 There was notice. 396 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,672 But in this case, 397 00:28:51,840 --> 00:28:54,638 the City has declared emergency accommodation. 398 00:28:54,880 --> 00:28:58,270 We have been informed of this shelter 399 00:28:58,640 --> 00:29:00,551 almost an hour before 400 00:29:02,560 --> 00:29:04,039 people are coming in. 401 00:29:05,160 --> 00:29:07,196 It was an emergency order. 402 00:29:08,040 --> 00:29:10,952 As I said, this decision was made 403 00:29:11,720 --> 00:29:13,199 without advising it. 404 00:29:13,800 --> 00:29:17,998 These shelters are especially welcoming families with children. 405 00:29:20,960 --> 00:29:24,589 I am not really able to discuss it with you. 406 00:29:25,040 --> 00:29:26,758 If you have a claim... 407 00:29:28,840 --> 00:29:31,798 You totally misinterpret federal law, 408 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:34,150 mais nous pouvons débattre... 409 00:29:35,880 --> 00:29:39,634 These programs are mainly funded by the federal government. 410 00:29:39,880 --> 00:29:43,509 Leave me your name and your contact information, and I... 411 00:29:45,960 --> 00:29:48,554 No a natural disaster emergency 412 00:29:48,800 --> 00:29:50,552 The decision was made because 413 00:29:50,800 --> 00:29:55,476 there was not enough space elsewhere in the city 414 00:29:55,720 --> 00:30:00,748 The City has issued an emergency order to quickly host them. 415 00:30:02,560 --> 00:30:04,915 A bylaw of the mayor. 416 00:30:06,640 --> 00:30:10,758 I admit your reaction , but with all due respect, I refuse 417 00:30:11,280 --> 00:30:15,751 to have children overthrown by distracted drivers. 418 00:30:24,760 --> 00:30:29,914 I would say that a 10-year-old < overturned by a garbage truck, 419 00:30:30,160 --> 00:30:32,037 it's a crime. 420 00:30:33,000 --> 00:30:34,558 And it's horrible too. 421 00:30:34,800 --> 00:30:38,713 Steps are being taken < to avoid that too. 422 00:30:38,920 --> 00:30:41,798 He was not aware of this shelter. 423 00:30:42,240 --> 00:30:45,949 He was informed when people were moving in. 424 00:30:46,680 --> 00:30:48,830 Sorry you so see it... 425 00:30:52,680 --> 00:30:55,558 Both at the federal and municipal levels, 426 00:30:55,880 --> 00:30:57,711 this is guaranteed... 427 00:30:58,840 --> 00:31:01,229 Guaranteed at the federal level 428 00:31:02,080 --> 00:31:05,470 by the US Constitution, and at the municipal level... 429 00:31:10,080 --> 00:31:13,117 It will be a meeting with a press conference. 430 00:31:13,360 --> 00:31:17,638 The counselor will be there, as well as members of the community. 431 00:31:19,280 --> 00:31:20,349 Dromm. Councilor 432 00:31:20,560 --> 00:31:22,437 I will let him know. 433 00:31:22,640 --> 00:31:24,232 Thank you . Have a nice day. 434 00:31:40,440 --> 00:31:41,395 I'm here. 435 00:31:41,640 --> 00:31:43,119 - Here Danny. - And Katie. 436 00:31:43,440 --> 00:31:44,839 - Pete Kelly . - And Vinny. 437 00:31:45,040 --> 00:31:45,677 How are you? 438 00:31:46,080 --> 00:31:47,638 Katie, the floor is yours. 439 00:31:48,320 --> 00:31:51,995 1458 440 00:31:52,240 --> 00:31:53,229 and 1459 441 00:31:53,840 --> 00:31:55,432 School District Change 442 00:31:55,600 --> 00:31:57,670 Whereas sending students 443 00:31:57,880 --> 00:32:01,236 out of their neighborhood for 3 years disrupts 444 00:32:01,720 --> 00:32:07,511 links knotted from kindergarten to elementary school. 445 00:32:07,960 --> 00:32:13,990 Whereas the law of the state on education No. 2590B3C13 446 00:32:14,200 --> 00:32:18,273 provides that the school division preserves neighborhoods and communities. 447 00:32:18,520 --> 00:32:22,035 Whereas state education law 2590B3C14, 448 00:32:22,280 --> 00:32:24,714 provides that school districts reflect rationally 449 00:32:25,040 --> 00:32:26,473 the geography of the services provided and offered 450 00:32:26,800 --> 00:32:31,237 by New York City. 451 00:32:31,480 --> 00:32:33,471 Whereas the state education law 2590B3C5 452 00:32:33,680 --> 00:32:37,070 elementary, primary, secondary, 453 00:32:37,320 --> 00:32:39,151 middle school and high school courses. 454 00:32:39,560 --> 00:32:42,472 Whereas the families of sectors 1458 and 1459 00:32:45,638 live, vote, consume, pray and socialize 456 00:32:45,880 --> 00:32:47,791 in Jackson Heights District 30 , 457 00:32:48,040 --> 00:32:51,874 local education council /> resolves to integrate sectors 1458 and 1459 with school district 30. 458 00:32:52,440 --> 00:32:56,069 In addition, the local education council asks the rector 459 00:32:56,320 --> 00:33:00,632 / p> 460 00:33:00,840 --> 00:33:04,549 and Education Council to assign areas 1458 461 00:33:04,880 --> 00:33:06,632 and 1459 to School District 30. 462 00:33:07,600 --> 00:33:10,672 Let me inform you what I did. 463 00:33:11,880 --> 00:33:13,916 I sent several emails 464 00:33:14,160 --> 00:33:17,391 to the rector and her assistant, 465 00:33:17,880 --> 00:33:21,475 asking for a meeting on redrawing the school map, 466 00:33:21,720 --> 00:33:24,712 in particular about these 2 sectors. 467 00:33:25,000 --> 00:33:26,911 But since, 468 00:33:27,480 --> 00:33:30,278 p> 469 00:33:30,640 --> 00:33:36,078 Other redistricting issues have emerged. 470 00:33:37,080 --> 00:33:40,197 Including schools in the city where there is segregation. 471 00:33:41,080 --> 00:33:43,548 It would there be a way to deal with... 472 00:33:44,360 --> 00:33:48,433 for example by enlarging districts, 473 00:33:48,840 --> 00:33:53,231 to deal with these problems, but I do not want to mix everything together . 474 00:33:54,160 --> 00:33:59,359 I focused on the question of these 2 sectors. 475 00:33:59,760 --> 00:34:03,116 They say they are overwhelmed by the Pre-Kindergarten 476 00:34:03,560 --> 00:34:06,757 and not having the time to deal with the issue. 477 00:34:07,480 --> 00:34:09,232 They want to treat it, but they need time. 478 00:34:09,640 --> 00:34:13,235 which provides for redistricting every 10 years, 479 00:34:13,840 --> 00:34:16,593 not as an "obligation" to redécouper, 480 00:34:17,040 --> 00:34:21,875 but as a "possibility" redraw. 481 00:34:22,160 --> 00:34:24,037 I forget the term. "Contingency"? 482 00:34:25,440 --> 00:34:27,032 "Possibly." 483 00:34:27,840 --> 00:34:29,990 They think this 484 00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:35,551 allows them to go beyond 10 years, which is a minimum delay 485 00:34:36,280 --> 00:34:37,793 They're telling me now 486 00:34:38,120 --> 00:34:41,874 that if it's not done in 2014, they'll see later. 487 00:34:43,440 --> 00:34:46,238 We could -being to start in September, 488 00:34:46,560 --> 00:34:49,313 which would lead us to the end of 2015. 489 00:34:50,120 --> 00:34:52,429 I do not know how they see that. 490 00:34:52,680 --> 00:34:56,275 491 00:34:56,840 --> 00:35:00,196 But this is the content of our conversations and emails. 492 00:35:00,400 --> 00:35:01,958 The next step would be 493 00:35:02,520 --> 00:35:06,069 local education councils present it 494 00:35:06,240 --> 00:35:08,151 to the Academic Council? 495 00:35:08,920 --> 00:35:10,399 Possible. But that assumes 496 00:35:10,640 --> 00:35:12,596 to trigger the process called 497 00:35:12,760 --> 00:35:14,273 "response protocol." 498 00:35:14,920 --> 00:35:18,754 The motion is addressed to the appropriate office, 499 00:35:19,440 --> 00:35:22,637 and comes back to us > with a written answer. 500 00:35:23,440 --> 00:35:26,591 Even if there is a verbal agreement, they must 501 00:35:27,280 --> 00:35:28,679 officially answer. 502 00:35:29,920 --> 00:35:34,391 I'll check the protocols to see how it works, < / i> 503 00:35:34,600 --> 00:35:36,591 but I want to start the business. 504 00:35:36,880 --> 00:35:38,677 Me too. Is it possible... 505 00:35:39,040 --> 00:35:43,397 When is your next monthly meeting? 506 00:35:43,680 --> 00:35:48,356 Can we put this on the agenda for this month? 507 00:35:49,400 --> 00:35:52,358 I'll see that. The meeting is June 19. 508 00:35:53,520 --> 00:35:57,035 June 19 in our offices 509 00:35:57,200 --> 00:35:58,076 of Queens Plaza. 510 00:35:58,280 --> 00:36:02,671 They want to do well but I'm afraid they do not exploit the fact 511 00:36:02,880 --> 00:36:05,155 of not having to redraw 512 00:36:06,040 --> 00:36:06,995 every 10 years. 513 00:36:07,240 --> 00:36:10,437 This latitude can be used as an excuse. 514 00:36:11,160 --> 00:36:13,310 We do not do anything, we push back, 515 00:36:13,520 --> 00:36:16,114 and our kids have already left school! 516 00:36:16,520 --> 00:36:19,398 I do not want like this of pretense. 517 00:36:19,960 --> 00:36:23,191 If we know who triggers the response protocol, 518 00:36:23,400 --> 00:36:26,073 maybe the assistant, we can move it forward. 519 00:36:26,920 --> 00:36:31,311 The rector is aware of the problem. 520 00:36:31,560 --> 00:36:34,472 She knows him. 521 00:36:34,760 --> 00:36:37,228 When I told him about it, 522 00:36:38,560 --> 00:36:40,994 she was aware of my steps. 523 00:36:41,640 --> 00:36:42,914 I think she wants to get it done 524 00:36:43,080 --> 00:36:45,355 If ever 525 00:36:45,600 --> 00:36:47,591 it's not set in October, 526 00:36:48,160 --> 00:36:50,151 we'll have to do other actions. 527 00:36:50,360 --> 00:36:52,078 One of the reasons for the loss of public school 528 00:36:52,320 --> 00:36:55,756 students 529 00:36:55,960 --> 00:37:00,431 to the private and religious 530 00:37:00,880 --> 00:37:04,793 school is that parents 531 00:37:05,960 --> 00:37:09,430 do not want the child to be two years old in one school, 532 00:37:09,640 --> 00:37:12,074 for other schools elsewhere. 533 00:37:12,360 --> 00:37:14,828 If it could be remedied, 534 00:37:15,280 --> 00:37:19,558 many more families would leave their children in the neighborhood. 535 00:37:20,560 --> 00:37:23,597 That's my opinion. You have to anticipate. 536 00:37:23,840 --> 00:37:28,550 These parents will not take kids out of school. 537 00:37:28,760 --> 00:37:30,830 - Probably. - To avoid the interrupt. 538 00:37:31,040 --> 00:37:34,555 - This is what matters to them. - So you have to adjust that. 539 00:37:35,360 --> 00:37:37,112 540 00:37:37,360 --> 00:37:38,315 I'm delighted to work with you. 541 00:39:52,720 --> 00:39:55,188 Similarly. 542 00:39:55,520 --> 00:39:56,669 Are you a congregation? From Texas? 543 00:39:56,920 --> 00:39:59,559 Alabama. 544 00:39:59,800 --> 00:40:01,358 Our accent tells you that we are from the South? 545 00:40:01,840 --> 00:40:02,829 Who conducts prayers? 546 00:40:03,400 --> 00:40:05,072 We all. 547 00:40:06,600 --> 00:40:09,239 It's going to be weird... but I'm going to see my dad, 548 00:40:09,480 --> 00:40:13,632 who's at the hospital and who only has a few days left to live. 549 00:40:14,080 --> 00:40:18,119 / p> 550 00:40:18,480 --> 00:40:20,471 Could you... it's weird to fall on you. 551 00:40:21,000 --> 00:40:23,195 Can you say a prayer for him? 552 00:40:25,440 --> 00:40:26,759 553 00:40:34,480 --> 00:40:35,708 p> - How's he calling? - Thomas Donahue. 554 00:40:37,360 --> 00:40:38,429 Right away? 555 00:40:38,960 --> 00:40:41,155 I have dirty hands! 556 00:40:41,360 --> 00:40:44,238 He has cancer, 557 00:40:45,200 --> 00:40:47,475 and we know he's leaving. 558 00:40:47,720 --> 00:40:51,030 He's going to palliative care but we do not know where he'll go. / p> 559 00:40:51,440 --> 00:40:53,954 Our Father, we love and thank you 560 00:40:54,280 --> 00:40:56,510 for your presence because only you respond to our needs. 561 00:40:56,680 --> 00:40:59,752 Lord we are soliciting your Divine intervention 562 00:41:00,520 --> 00:41:04,195 May his heart be with You, he knows the peace 563 00:41:04,360 --> 00:41:07,352 in the certainty that You assure his eternity. 564 00:41:07,800 --> 00:41:09,392 Lord, we let's pray 565 00:41:09,800 --> 00:41:13,031 for the logistics leading to palliative care. 566 00:41:13,280 --> 00:41:16,590 Depending on your needs, we beg you 00:41:20,509 to satisfy them. We raise to you his family. 568 00:41:20,760 --> 00:41:22,990 I lost a parent, and I know 569 00:41:23,560 --> 00:41:25,596 what a family feels, my God. 570 00:41:25,800 --> 00:41:28,837 Thanks be to you for the comfort you give. 571 00:41:29,040 --> 00:41:32,749 In the name of Jesus, Lord, today 572 00:41:33,120 --> 00:41:37,432 comforts this family. 573 00:41:37,800 --> 00:41:40,792 We pray that this family will see Your work and praise You. 574 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,592 Where it sees Your glory. In the name of Jesus. Amen. 575 00:41:45,920 --> 00:41:47,069 We will pray again for him. 576 00:41:47,880 --> 00:41:48,949 I'm going to go. 577 00:41:56,240 --> 00:41:57,195 Thank God. 578 00:43:18,640 --> 00:43:20,198 We've heard 579 00:43:21,040 --> 00:43:24,191 that things are happening in this area. 580 00:43:24,400 --> 00:43:25,753 In this mall. 581 00:43:26,560 --> 00:43:28,312 And I am a victim. 582 00:43:28,840 --> 00:43:31,308 I have to give up a business that I've had since 22 years old. 583 00:43:32,160 --> 00:43:33,309 I have to leave. 584 00:43:33,600 --> 00:43:35,875 Here, 50 traders are going to have to leave. 585 00:43:38,600 --> 00:43:40,511 What are they going to do? 586 00:43:40,840 --> 00:43:43,035 587 00:43:43,240 --> 00:43:44,992 p> Everyone is wondering. If the center closes, 588 00:43:45,320 --> 00:43:49,518 they will cut the electricity... 589 00:43:50,480 --> 00:43:53,074 Already the garbage is not anymore collected. They are piling up there. 590 00:43:53,840 --> 00:43:56,115 Without electricity, without air conditioning... 591 00:43:57,040 --> 00:43:59,270 without phone... 592 00:43:59,480 --> 00:44:01,550 It will be too much hard. We'll have to leave. 593 00:44:03,760 --> 00:44:07,753 Maybe you know that this is part of 594 00:44:07,960 --> 00:44:10,030 a transformation of the city. 595 00:44:11,400 --> 00:44:13,630 Which affects areas like Brooklyn. .. 596 00:44:14,200 --> 00:44:16,236 - The Bronx. - Long Island City? 597 00:44:17,640 --> 00:44:19,870 Maybe you know 598 00:44:20,080 --> 00:44:24,119 that our group is trying to to face these transformations. 599 00:44:25,200 --> 00:44:29,557 Where will those who will not have the means to stay here... 600 00:44:29,800 --> 00:44:32,519 Rents are horribly expensive. 601 00:44:33,080 --> 00:44:36,117 Rents increase to unsustainable 602 00:44:37,000 --> 00:44:38,035 levels. 603 00:44:38,280 --> 00:44:40,475 With the phenomenon of rents that increase 604 00:44:40,720 --> 00:44:42,551 and premises that remain empty. 605 00:44:42,920 --> 00:44:46,993 The owners are waiting to increase even more. 606 00:44:47,800 --> 00:44:49,836 This is a very difficult situation. 607 00:44:50,760 --> 00:44:51,909 And you have to fight back. 608 00:44:52,920 --> 00:44:55,229 We have no political representation. 609 00:44:55,800 --> 00:44:57,313 Our politicians, 610 00:44:57,800 --> 00:45:01,554 while we have been fighting for being Latino, 611 00:45:02,040 --> 00:45:03,519 are losing our face. 612 00:45:04,320 --> 00:45:08,199 Our senator has been arrested for having stole money 613 00:45:09,040 --> 00:45:10,837 from taxpayers. 614 00:45:12,000 --> 00:45:17,597 They never come here, except at election time. 615 00:45:18,480 --> 00:45:21,790 Our representative to the City Council, 616 00:45:22,080 --> 00:45:24,355 Julissa Ferreras, we never see it! 617 00:45:25,440 --> 00:45:29,319 Our elected representative to the state of New York, José Peralta, 618 00:45:29,640 --> 00:45:30,914 we never see him, 619 00:45:31,480 --> 00:45:33,596 and he is involved in scandals. 620 00:45:34,120 --> 00:45:36,190 We are completely abandoned. 621 00:45:36,440 --> 00:45:38,351 As for us Colombians here, 622 00:45:38,960 --> 00:45:42,589 our representative in the Colombian Congress 623 00:45:43,040 --> 00:45:46,191 is a thug who has been indicted! 624 00:45:46,720 --> 00:45:48,995 We are not politically represented. 625 00:45:49,240 --> 00:45:54,314 It's up to you young people, you who are holding the reins, 626 00:45:54,560 --> 00:45:55,879 to save us. 627 00:50:02,960 --> 00:50:04,678 Questions to discuss. 628 00:50:05,560 --> 00:50:08,120 Primo: who ever had 629 00:50:09,320 --> 00:50:11,754 to cross the border with children? 630 00:50:13,120 --> 00:50:14,189 How many? 631 00:50:17,400 --> 00:50:18,037 Three. 632 00:50:18,440 --> 00:50:22,433 Then: who brought his child after his arrival 633 00:50:22,800 --> 00:50:24,074 in the United States? 634 00:50:24,440 --> 00:50:27,273 p> Children coming here after you. 635 00:50:27,720 --> 00:50:29,631 Who has this experience? 636 00:50:30,080 --> 00:50:31,399 How many of you? 637 00:50:31,720 --> 00:50:33,073 - Two. 638 00:50:33,360 --> 00:50:34,634 br /> - Three. 639 00:50:34,880 --> 00:50:38,919 With what risks? 640 00:50:44,760 --> 00:50:48,196 Who would tell us his experience? And his motives. 641 00:50:49,200 --> 00:50:52,590 I've been here for almost 10 years. 642 00:50:53,240 --> 00:50:57,597 During the first three years, my children were studying in Canada. 643 00:50:57,920 --> 00:51:00,957 My two oldest were married. 644 00:51:03,280 --> 00:51:08,400 p> 645 00:51:09,000 --> 00:51:11,560 At that time, the situation in Mexico was very tough. 646 00:51:12,080 --> 00:51:15,072 I first brought my daughter's husband, 647 00:51:15,320 --> 00:51:18,790 and we decided that she would join us. 648 00:51:19,840 --> 00:51:21,239 But during those three years, she had two children. 649 00:51:22,640 --> 00:51:26,394 I had brought my son-in-law, 650 00:51:27,000 --> 00:51:29,958 but he was found stranded a month at the border. 651 00:51:30,760 --> 00:51:33,354 The smugglers had given up. 652 00:51:33,600 --> 00:51:36,956 After a month, I sent him 653 00:51:37,640 --> 00:51:40,359 to another border state so he could pass. 654 00:51:40,560 --> 00:51:43,393 we decided to bring my daughter 655 00:51:43,680 --> 00:51:45,318 and their two babies. 656 00:51:46,440 --> 00:51:49,512 We then had a very difficult situation, 657 00:51:49,760 --> 00:51:53,639 that I do not wish anyone, even less children. 658 00:51:54,400 --> 00:51:56,914 The experience was really hard. 659 00:51:58,240 --> 00:52:00,754 Very depressing. 660 00:52:01,440 --> 00:52:05,558 661 00:52:06,320 --> 00:52:09,232 p> The two children passed without any problem. 662 00:52:09,480 --> 00:52:10,959 Maybe they had been drugged, 663 00:52:11,640 --> 00:52:13,232 but they are gone. 664 00:52:14,120 --> 00:52:17,510 At the rate of two adults. 665 00:52:17,760 --> 00:52:19,159 I was afraid they would not be given to my sisters, 666 00:52:21,360 --> 00:52:22,395 they would be abducted. 667 00:52:22,840 --> 00:52:24,831 p> The risk exists. 668 00:52:25,560 --> 00:52:27,994 We never know who we are dealing with. 669 00:52:28,240 --> 00:52:30,356 went by, because they did not walk. 670 00:52:31,200 --> 00:52:34,112 But the problem is that my daughter 671 00:52:34,480 --> 00:52:37,995 is lost in the desert < and that she stayed there for 15 days. 672 00:52:38,320 --> 00:52:41,073 Her children were there, but the drama, 673 00:52:41,360 --> 00:52:43,078 is that she was not with them. 674 00:52:43,320 --> 00:52:46,153 In fact, the children passed first. 675 00:52:46,640 --> 00:52:51,350 After passing the children, she had to cross on foot. 676 00:52:51,960 --> 00:52:54,599 677 00:52:55,240 --> 00:52:57,470 There came the Border Police, 678 00:52:57,840 --> 00:53:02,436 who stopped those they caught. 679 00:53:02,680 --> 00:53:05,353 She managed to get them escape, with another woman, 680 00:53:06,960 --> 00:53:10,555 but they were abandoned in the desert. 681 00:53:10,920 --> 00:53:12,592 One week passes then another, without news. 682 00:53:14,320 --> 00:53:17,630 I had no way to communicate with her. 683 00:53:18,520 --> 00:53:20,078 I was desperate. 684 00:53:21,320 --> 00:53:23,436 The little ones did not know my sisters, 685 00:53:23,640 --> 00:53:25,517 686 00:53:25,760 --> 00:53:27,512 who have been here for more than 20 years. 687 00:53:27,760 --> 00:53:29,751 They did not know them... 688 00:53:30,280 --> 00:53:32,236 it was terrible for these children. 689 00:53:35,480 --> 00:53:37,550 690 00:53:37,840 --> 00:53:41,674 p> In the case of my daughter... 691 00:53:43,240 --> 00:53:47,438 It's good to have some money, 692 00:53:47,920 --> 00:53:51,674 but it can be a mistake: the 693 00:53:51,920 --> 00:53:53,558 i> coyotes take everything. 694 00:53:54,120 --> 00:53:57,078 And so, with the woman with whom she was lost, 695 00:53:58,080 --> 00:54:01,789 she walked and walked at random. They were abandoned. 696 00:54:02,400 --> 00:54:06,757 They walked, without water, without food, without anything. 697 00:54:08,040 --> 00:54:11,396 I will never be able to forget the risks it has run. 698 00:54:12,160 --> 00:54:17,075 They tried to join the family of another woman. 699 00:54:17,640 --> 00:54:20,393 The line was cut for lack of signal. 700 00:54:23,880 --> 00:54:27,395 We, meanwhile, we were crazy. 701 00:54:27,880 --> 00:54:30,189 The coyote who passed it on said said: 702 00:54:30,440 --> 00:54:33,398 "Do not worry, she's in good hands. " 703 00:54:33,560 --> 00:54:36,199 While I knew she was lost! 704 00:54:36,640 --> 00:54:38,278 You realize 705 00:54:38,480 --> 00:54:42,155 how coyotes lie saying that all is well 706 00:54:42,400 --> 00:54:44,391 and that there is no need to worry. 707 00:54:44,720 --> 00:54:46,517 So what? she was lost 708 00:54:46,760 --> 00:54:49,115 for days, without power 709 00:54:49,360 --> 00:54:52,432 get her back. No one went to save her. 710 00:54:53,840 --> 00:54:55,990 The two women walked, walked, 711 00:54:56,560 --> 00:54:58,278 guided by a light. 712 00:54:59,400 --> 00:55:03,188 They suffered martyrdom because of the heat, 713 00:55:03,680 --> 00:55:07,434 they became dehydrated. Without water or food. 714 00:55:07,680 --> 00:55:11,639 They have along fences that were apparently... 715 00:55:13,000 --> 00:55:16,913 kinds of traps that detect people... 716 00:55:17,560 --> 00:55:22,475 Where the mills come out... I did not understand well. 717 00:55:23,040 --> 00:55:25,315 They saw an alarm system. 718 00:55:26,120 --> 00:55:29,396 "We have not approached, we saw that it was a trap. " 719 00:55:29,920 --> 00:55:32,309 If you approach the water, 720 00:55:32,800 --> 00:55:33,994 the thing you... 721 00:55:34,560 --> 00:55:37,438 This is a kind of trap. 722 00:55:38,480 --> 00:55:41,995 Elles ne se sont pas approchées de ce point d'eau. 723 00:55:42,200 --> 00:55:45,033 They had to go on suffering thirst. 724 00:55:45,600 --> 00:55:48,717 Later, one night, it rained. 725 00:55:49,960 --> 00:55:52,599 The rain brought them back to life. 726 00:55:53,000 --> 00:55:56,993 p> 727 00:55:57,240 --> 00:56:02,234 They got wet. They got 728 00:56:02,440 --> 00:56:04,510 to collect water, to bathe face and lips, 729 00:56:04,880 --> 00:56:08,953 and to wash with the rainwater. 730 00:56:09,200 --> 00:56:10,519 But the shoes full of water prevented them from walking. 731 00:56:11,400 --> 00:56:15,871 A disaster. 732 00:56:16,880 --> 00:56:20,509 My daughter says that they wanted to call the other woman's family, 733 00:56:21,600 --> 00:56:22,919 because there was a little signal. 734 00:56:23,360 --> 00:56:26,193 They had called. 735 00:56:26,520 --> 00:56:30,513 Just before the laptop turned off, it answered. 736 00:56:30,880 --> 00:56:33,030 The family knew that they were lost, 737 00:56:33,880 --> 00:56:37,156 They called and that answered. 738 00:56:37,760 --> 00:56:41,355 The parents asked to indicate where they were. 739 00:56:42,440 --> 00:56:45,557 "There is no nothing, one is in the middle of nowhere. " 740 00:56:46,360 --> 00:56:49,557 " Look well, look for a sign, a house... " 741 00:56:49,800 --> 00:56:50,994 " No , nothing! " 742 00:56:53,640 --> 00:56:56,359 " We can not tell you anything, there is nothing. " 743 00:56:56,760 --> 00:57:00,912 The parents of the other woman have had an intuition. 744 00:57:01,440 --> 00:57:04,671 They said: "Keep walking. 745 00:57:05,440 --> 00:57:06,839 " Keep walking. 746 00:57:07,400 --> 00:57:09,197 "We send someone. 747 00:57:09,520 --> 00:57:13,957 "We'll send someone to pick you up and bring you back." 748 00:57:14,360 --> 00:57:16,351 They gave them hope. 749 00:57:16,600 --> 00:57:19,478 They still walked /> without knowing where they were going. 750 00:57:20,520 --> 00:57:21,748 And my daughter tells 751 00:57:22,000 --> 00:57:25,310 that they saw the light in the distance 752 00:57:25,520 --> 00:57:27,272 become a little bigger. 753 00:57:27,520 --> 00:57:29,317 - The same light? - The same. 754 00:57:30,640 --> 00:57:34,155 "We were approaching something, but we had to still walking, 755 00:57:35,400 --> 00:57:36,799 "without food or drink." 756 00:57:37,160 --> 00:57:40,914 Of course, they were dehydrated, despite the rain. 757 00:57:41,160 --> 00:57:44,550 My daughter says that night, they could not sleep 758 00:57:44,760 --> 00:57:48,799 because they were afraid, so far away and lost. 759 00:57:49,360 --> 00:57:52,193 They did not close the eye because of the fear 760 00:57:52,360 --> 00:57:54,749 of knowing in the middle of nowhere. 761 00:57:55,320 --> 00:57:57,390 They have walked again, 762 00:57:58,200 --> 00:58:00,839 and they were so bad 763 00:58:01,240 --> 00:58:04,710 that they lost all the consciousness of time. 764 00:58:05,200 --> 00:58:07,077 When they came back to them, 765 00:58:07,320 --> 00:58:09,231 they were taken from dizziness. 766 00:58:09,480 --> 00:58:11,630 The light was closer and closer. 767 00:58:12,360 --> 00:58:16,399 My daughter said to the other: "Let's walk a little bit, 768 00:58:16,640 --> 00:58:17,868 " we are almost there. 769 00:58:18,600 --> 00:58:20,989 "We saw this light, 770 00:58:21,160 --> 00:58:25,039 " and a signpost. We were on a road. 771 00:58:26,920 --> 00:58:30,515 " We saw cars and they were beckoned. 772 00:58:31,320 --> 00:58:34,039 "Nothing." It was another light. 773 00:58:34,760 --> 00:58:36,478 "We stayed there 774 00:58:37,360 --> 00:58:39,828 "There was a kind of cabin. 775 00:58:40,240 --> 00:58:42,595 " We're hidden behind without moving. 776 00:58:42,840 --> 00:58:45,638 "We could just see the panel and light. " 777 00:58:46,160 --> 00:58:49,118 - It was like... - Lighthouses? 778 00:58:49,360 --> 00:58:52,238 What's on the roadside? . 779 00:58:53,080 --> 00:58:56,436 A kind of lamp, but not a semaphore... 780 00:58:56,920 --> 00:58:57,909 Floor lamp. 781 00:58:58,200 --> 00:59:01,590 The light seemed far away because it was small. 782 00:59:01,800 --> 00:59:04,189 - But moving forward... - She was growing up. 783 00:59:04,480 --> 00:59:08,598 Once there they did not move anymore, hidden behind the cabin. 784 00:59:09,200 --> 00:59:13,159 The cell phone had a little signal, they called. 785 00:59:13,680 --> 00:59:17,150 They said that they were near a road, 786 00:59:17,920 --> 00:59:21,230 they have deciphered 787 00:59:21,640 --> 00:59:23,676 letters and mentioned the cabin. The word key. 788 00:59:24,400 --> 00:59:27,597 The parents of the other lost girl 789 00:59:28,000 --> 00:59:30,719 sent someone by car 790 00:59:31,600 --> 00:59:32,669 to pick them up. 791 00:59:34,920 --> 00:59:37,480 car arrived and took them away. 792 00:59:38,520 --> 00:59:40,954 But I swear that it was terrible. 793 00:59:41,160 --> 00:59:43,230 How many days before d & ap; to be recovered? 794 00:59:43,480 --> 00:59:44,959 Fifteen days. 795 00:59:45,360 --> 00:59:46,509 Two weeks 796 00:59:47,080 --> 00:59:48,798 Dehydrated and weakened, 797 00:59:49,560 --> 00:59:51,152 scratched by thorns, 798 00:59:51,520 --> 00:59:53,590 full of lice... 799 00:59:54,600 --> 00:59:55,510 Horrible 800 00:59:55,840 --> 00:59:58,912 Our experiences are all different. This one is horrible. 801 01:00:04,320 --> 01:00:06,595 Who else had this kind of experience? 802 01:00:07,760 --> 01:00:08,829 Raise your hand. 803 01:00:09,760 --> 01:00:11,398 Who went the border? 804 01:00:12,400 --> 01:00:13,355 Lots of people... 805 01:00:13,760 --> 01:00:15,751 Do not be scared, nobody is from the police. 806 01:00:18,320 --> 01:00:21,437 Nobody is from Immigration. We all came 807 01:00:22,200 --> 01:00:25,192 by plane or on foot, dry or wet, 808 01:00:25,520 --> 01:00:26,509 but all equal. 809 01:00:26,760 --> 01:00:29,718 We've gotten wet in the Rio Grande. 810 01:00:30,080 --> 01:00:33,072 Those who were wet were in the Atlantic. 811 01:00:33,280 --> 01:00:34,315 C & east the difference. 812 01:03:59,600 --> 01:04:01,158 Pain ! Pain ! Pain ! 813 01:04:03,400 --> 01:04:04,753 Do you want two? A? 814 01:04:05,680 --> 01:04:07,398 We've got kids, do you want some? 815 01:04:08,720 --> 01:04:09,869 I have that bread too. 816 01:04:11,120 --> 01:04:12,189 Who wants bread? 817 01:04:17,040 --> 01:04:17,870 One more. 818 01:04:24,040 --> 01:04:27,032 Have buns, who wants it? 819 01:06:47,320 --> 01:06:50,357 We can do more realistic, bigger wings, 820 01:06:50,600 --> 01:06:51,476 / p> 821 01:06:51,880 --> 01:06:52,949 more visible. 822 01:06:54,240 --> 01:06:56,435 That's better. 823 01:06:57,040 --> 01:06:58,598 - Where do you want it? - On the arm. 824 01:06:58,800 --> 01:07:00,279 From top to bottom? 825 01:07:00,520 --> 01:07:02,158 A little smaller. 826 01:07:03,640 --> 01:07:05,471 Stand up straight. 827 01:07:06,040 --> 01:07:07,553 Up to the sleeve? 828 01:07:08,240 --> 01:07:11,471 That would do in the 400. 829 01:09:06,040 --> 01:09:09,032 400 or 500 dollars. Finished in two sessions. 830 01:09:09,280 --> 01:09:11,840 What would Jackson Heights without Joe? 831 01:09:13,120 --> 01:09:16,715 I knew him 15 years ago. 832 01:09:16,960 --> 01:09:19,190 He was of all the activities of the district. 833 01:09:19,440 --> 01:09:22,352 he is highly respected. 834 01:09:22,800 --> 01:09:26,190 I can still see Joe on all fours 835 01:09:26,440 --> 01:09:29,034 planting flowers, 836 01:09:29,440 --> 01:09:31,510 year after year. 837 01:09:32,040 --> 01:09:36,272 p> 838 01:09:36,440 --> 01:09:39,352 The other thing I know about Joe, is that he is a man of faith. 839 01:09:39,600 --> 01:09:42,319 He is a deeply believing Catholic , 840 01:09:42,520 --> 01:09:45,193 hired by the church of St. Joan of Arc, 841 01:09:45,400 --> 01:09:48,392 he knows all the priests of the Blessed Sacrament. 842 01:09:48,560 --> 01:09:52,155 843 01:09:52,320 --> 01:09:56,279 p> And he loves his faith. 844 01:09:56,440 --> 01:09:58,954 I believe that's his faith, in many ways, 845 01:09:59,200 --> 01:10:03,830 that motivates him to do well in the community. 846 01:10:04,000 --> 01:10:05,877 Joe keeps the tradition of club meetings going, 847 01:10:07,640 --> 01:10:09,870 week after week. 848 01:10:10,320 --> 01:10:12,709 without being paid, only because of 849 01:10:12,960 --> 01:10:15,713 his love for the people of this community. 850 01:10:16,240 --> 01:10:18,708 And that for me, /> that is faith in deeds. 851 01:10:18,880 --> 01:10:20,598 But Joe does not stop there. 852 01:10:20,760 --> 01:10:25,072 He visits the sick in Regal Heights, he supports my mother. .. 853 01:10:27,440 --> 01:10:29,670 She would kill me if she heard me. 854 01:10:31,760 --> 01:10:34,433 He did not forget anyone in the neighborhood. 855 01:10:34,680 --> 01:10:38,719 He I call: "Danny, I need you to help me with that." 856 01:10:39,360 --> 01:10:42,033 We are very close, but I have to say 857 01:10:42,520 --> 01:10:46,433 858 01:10:46,840 --> 01:10:49,957 859 01:10:53,560 --> 01:10:56,393 860 01:10:56,840 --> 01:10:58,353 861 01:10:58,640 --> 01:11:01,791 Finally, I just want to say that I love you, 862 01:11:02,200 --> 01:11:03,474 that the neighborhood likes 863 01:11:03,800 --> 01:11:06,712 and that it would not be so beautiful < without you. 864 01:11:07,200 --> 01:11:09,953 Joe Ricevuto, we love you, God bless you. 865 01:11:10,120 --> 01:11:12,270 I have a present for you. 866 01:11:17,680 --> 01:11:18,829 Do not start. 867 01:11:20,480 --> 01:11:23,119 "New York City Council and Daniel Dromm 868 01:11:23,280 --> 01:11:26,590 " to Joseph Ricevuto, on the occasion of his birthday, 869 01:11:26,800 --> 01:11:29,598 "for services rendered to the Jackson Heights community." 870 01:11:29,800 --> 01:11:31,791 Joe, you're amazing. 871 01:11:31,960 --> 01:11:34,190 We hope you'll continue .. 872 01:11:34,400 --> 01:11:36,470 I forgot: it organizes breakfasts, 873 01:11:36,680 --> 01:11:38,557 dinners and lunches, 874 01:11:38,960 --> 01:11:40,598 and St. Patrick's Day! 875 01:11:40,840 --> 01:11:45,675 And I must say that for an Italian, it's good for St. Patrick's Day. 876 01:11:47,160 --> 01:11:49,549 Joe Ricevuto! We love you. Congratulations. 877 01:11:53,280 --> 01:11:54,872 How do we talk while crying? 878 01:11:56,560 --> 01:11:59,677 I want to thank Danny. Always here for me. 879 01:12:00,240 --> 01:12:02,754 Danny was to my marriage with Nancy, 880 01:12:02,920 --> 01:12:07,948 and also Bertie, Ivan... your photos are on my walls. 881 01:12:08,120 --> 01:12:09,758 I wanted to tell you. 882 01:12:09,920 --> 01:12:12,559 883 01:12:14,200 --> 01:12:15,633 p> And see everyone here, it's... 884 01:12:15,880 --> 01:12:17,108 I'm in shock. 885 01:12:17,640 --> 01:12:20,359 Thank you very much. 886 01:12:21,720 --> 01:12:23,438 Joe, what can I say? We love you, we love Nancy, 887 01:12:27,800 --> 01:12:28,550 thank you for everything you do. 888 01:12:28,760 --> 01:12:31,274 Sorry! 889 01:12:31,600 --> 01:12:32,589 I have a term of office stop against the mayor! 890 01:12:34,760 --> 01:12:36,716 Joe, where are you from? 891 01:12:38,880 --> 01:12:40,313 Come here, give me a hug. 892 01:12:41,480 --> 01:12:43,516 You're in the mess! 893 01:12:45,040 --> 01:12:46,553 You can do better. Kiss me. 894 01:12:46,760 --> 01:12:48,159 I need to be sure. 895 01:12:48,880 --> 01:12:49,790 Come back here! 896 01:12:50,240 --> 01:12:52,549 I'm taking the mic to make myself heard. 897 01:12:54,440 --> 01:12:56,112 I I'm not in the morning... 898 01:12:56,600 --> 01:12:57,794 Go ahead, look good. 899 01:13:00,200 --> 01:13:02,236 Mayor, 900 01:13:03,920 --> 01:13:04,955 Go ahead, please. 901 01:13:32,640 --> 01:13:35,598 And finally, Mayor... 902 01:13:49,280 --> 01:13:51,510 I love how you hold my truncheon. 903 01:14:01,000 --> 01:14:02,035 We applaud! 904 01:14:04,520 --> 01:14:06,556 I was late, sorry. 905 01:14:07,400 --> 01:14:11,359 Your "Singing Telegram" from everyone who loves you. 906 01:14:11,840 --> 01:14:13,273 Bravo! It was good! 907 01:14:14,480 --> 01:14:15,913 Let's applaud it! 908 01:15:34,080 --> 01:15:35,593 Everybody's following a finger? 909 01:15:36,520 --> 01:15:37,919 Go ahead, keep going. 910 01:17:05,440 --> 01:17:08,273 I go to the store, she makes my purchases, 911 01:17:08,520 --> 01:17:11,398 I give her my credit card and that's it. 912 01:17:11,640 --> 01:17:14,996 On remonte, elle déballe. "Voilà votre déjeuner." 913 01:17:15,200 --> 01:17:16,872 She puts me back in my chair. 914 01:17:18,240 --> 01:17:19,753 That's about all. 915 01:17:24,040 --> 01:17:26,156 Sometimes we want to 916 01:17:26,520 --> 01:17:29,990 have the courage to kill ourselves, but we do not do it. 917 01:17:33,240 --> 01:17:37,233 Name of a dog, I am 98 years old. What am I doing here? Nothing. 918 01:17:38,640 --> 01:17:41,279 I have a friend, and that's fine. 919 01:17:41,800 --> 01:17:43,950 And I get along well with another woman. 920 01:17:44,200 --> 01:17:47,033 That's all. They do not get tired. 921 01:17:47,280 --> 01:17:51,034 If I call them to talk to them for 5 minutes, I'm fine. 922 01:17:51,600 --> 01:17:54,956 But they they do not call me to speak for 5 minutes. 923 01:17:58,640 --> 01:18:02,838 I do not really complain. I empty my bag a little. 924 01:18:06,240 --> 01:18:09,357 me the secret of longevity. 925 01:18:09,560 --> 01:18:11,357 Tell me your secret. 926 01:18:11,880 --> 01:18:14,075 What did you do in your life? 927 01:18:17,200 --> 01:18:19,839 I was happy < until the death of my husband. 928 01:18:21,200 --> 01:18:24,510 That's all. We did not do anything, we traveled to Europe. 929 01:18:27,120 --> 01:18:31,875 Your brother, your sister, they lived old too? 930 01:18:33,800 --> 01:18:36,598 Because of your age . I'm talking about your age. 931 01:18:37,160 --> 01:18:39,879 There's no one left of my family. 932 01:18:40,120 --> 01:18:41,189 Except you? 933 01:18:42,080 --> 01:18:44,275 S & P there is still someone, I do not know him. 934 01:18:44,520 --> 01:18:45,919 You must have a secret. 935 01:18:47,400 --> 01:18:50,312 If I find out, I'll tell you. 936 01:18:50,680 --> 01:18:52,113 Please. I'm in a hurry. 937 01:18:52,680 --> 01:18:56,229 Everything would be fine if it was not for my damn. 938 01:18:56,920 --> 01:18:58,512 If I could move... 939 01:18:59,120 --> 01:19:00,758 No secret? 940 01:19:00,960 --> 01:19:02,075 No secret. 941 01:19:03,040 --> 01:19:04,393 Can you help me? 942 01:19:05,680 --> 01:19:07,033 What do you think? 943 01:19:08,120 --> 01:19:09,951 None secret. If I find one, 944 01:19:10,120 --> 01:19:11,473 I'll tell you. 945 01:19:11,920 --> 01:19:13,831 I think I'm losing my voice. 946 01:19:15,080 --> 01:19:16,559 I lost an eye. 947 01:19:17,280 --> 01:19:19,191 What did I lose? 948 01:19:20,160 --> 01:19:22,913 Did you lose your voice? J & e. I lost my brains! 949 01:19:23,920 --> 01:19:24,875 The brains? 950 01:19:25,760 --> 01:19:28,638 I would have no brains if I could walk. 951 01:19:32,680 --> 01:19:35,478 Boredom, when you get older 952 01:19:36,080 --> 01:19:38,071 it's so we can not do anything anymore 953 01:19:38,840 --> 01:19:41,593 and others do it for you. 954 01:19:41,880 --> 01:19:42,869 It's ugly. 955 01:19:43,520 --> 01:19:44,999 You have two options. 956 01:19:45,240 --> 01:19:48,550 Either you're happy to have reached that age, 957 01:19:49,080 --> 01:19:52,436 or you're grumpy and cockroach 958 01:19:53,880 --> 01:19:54,835 It's up to you. 959 01:19:55,120 --> 01:19:57,998 I do not have any kind people with me. 960 01:19:59,120 --> 01:20:00,917 There are no people nice. 961 01:20:01,160 --> 01:20:03,799 Here, it's good. You speak to me. 962 01:20:04,640 --> 01:20:06,835 I do not speak to anyone of the day! 963 01:20:09,360 --> 01:20:11,351 Je dis : "Je voudrais un café." 964 01:20:12,520 --> 01:20:14,158 "I'm going to have lunch." 965 01:20:14,720 --> 01:20:16,233 We're not talking to you? 966 01:20:16,800 --> 01:20:18,597 Very little. 967 01:20:21,160 --> 01:20:23,390 Only if I say something. 968 01:20:25,480 --> 01:20:29,917 I never hear: "I went out yesterday and I did this or that." 969 01:20:31,960 --> 01:20:35,111 And for that, you pay them $ 2,000 per week. 970 01:20:37,920 --> 01:20:41,196 You do not have any friends to invite for coffee 971 01:20:41,360 --> 01:20:42,759 and talk about the past? 972 01:20:43,160 --> 01:20:44,798 One. 973 01:20:45,440 --> 01:20:47,749 p> 974 01:20:49,040 --> 01:20:51,679 But she's just been a grandmother. 975 01:20:52,880 --> 01:20:55,235 She's taking care of her daughter. 976 01:20:56,720 --> 01:21:00,395 She has a family. 977 01:21:02,560 --> 01:21:04,551 you are a rich lady, why do not you pay people to come and talk to you? 978 01:21:04,960 --> 01:21:08,555 They call me to say: "How are you go? " 979 01:21:08,960 --> 01:21:12,555 I call every Wednesday, in the morning. 980 01:21:13,760 --> 01:21:15,034 That's the big thing. 981 01:21:17,320 --> 01:21:20,551 We do not call on Thursdays 982 01:21:20,760 --> 01:21:22,034 nor on Fridays. 983 01:21:22,360 --> 01:21:26,717 We call on Wednesday morning, around 10:30 or 11:00 am. < 984 01:21:26,880 --> 01:21:28,279 985 01:21:31,640 --> 01:21:33,915 Talk! 986 01:21:34,160 --> 01:21:36,720 Pay people to entertain you, 987 01:21:37,000 --> 01:21:40,470 to sing or tell stories. 988 01:21:43,840 --> 01:21:45,034 L & apos; money speaks. With money, you buy a lot of things. 989 01:21:47,640 --> 01:21:49,278 Do you have an idea? 990 01:21:49,800 --> 01:21:53,475 If you were in its place, 991 01:21:55,600 --> 01:21:59,115 at almost 100 years old, with money, what would you do? 992 01:21:59,760 --> 01:22:00,909 And with all your head. Because she's very keen. 993 01:22:03,160 --> 01:22:04,388 What would you do? 994 01:22:05,080 --> 01:22:07,036 I want an answer. 995 01:22:12,240 --> 01:22:15,437 Find out what and tell me. 996 01:22:15,680 --> 01:22:17,910 I'll pay friends to come. 997 01:22:18,160 --> 01:22:20,196 Ladies, young women. 998 01:22:20,760 --> 01:22:22,318 Money talks. If you pay, 999 01:22:22,760 --> 01:22:23,954 you can have everything. 1000 01:22:24,360 --> 01:22:25,588 Even a lover. 1001 01:22:29,480 --> 01:22:30,674 Give me the expression. 1002 01:22:30,920 --> 01:22:31,909 I'm for! 1003 01:22:34,880 --> 01:22:35,630 I'm giving up. 1004 01:22:36,440 --> 01:22:38,908 You do not have neighbors? 1005 01:22:39,520 --> 01:22:41,317 I only have my home helpers. 1006 01:22:41,560 --> 01:22:43,357 Neighbors do not come. 1007 01:22:45,520 --> 01:22:47,670 Those with whom I am living. were friend are dead. 1008 01:22:48,400 --> 01:22:49,594 They are no longer there. 1009 01:22:49,960 --> 01:22:53,270 The new ones are not friendly. They are young people. 1010 01:22:53,960 --> 01:22:55,518 1011 01:22:55,960 --> 01:22:56,756 I do not care about them. 1012 01:22:56,920 --> 01:22:59,593 I know 1013 01:23:00,000 --> 01:23:02,958 the lady next door enough to greet her. 1014 01:23:03,200 --> 01:23:04,713 At Thanksgiving, 1015 01:23:05,640 --> 01:23:07,471 I have sent food, 1016 01:23:08,120 --> 01:23:09,235 she has returned. 1017 01:23:09,800 --> 01:23:12,633 She should not have done that! 1018 01:23:12,880 --> 01:23:16,555 Of course that no! 1019 01:23:17,240 --> 01:23:19,595 That was not the thing to do. 1020 01:23:20,120 --> 01:23:23,112 I know. What they do is not good. 1021 01:23:25,600 --> 01:23:27,272 Jackson Heights, listen! 1022 01:23:27,920 --> 01:23:29,399 We're fighting! 1023 01:23:29,640 --> 01:23:31,437 Jackson Heights, listen! 1024 01:23:31,840 --> 01:23:33,398 We're fighting! 1025 01:23:38,080 --> 01:23:41,356 - Who are the streets? - To us! 1026 01:23:43,640 --> 01:23:44,356 Homophobia? 1027 01:23:44,960 --> 01:23:45,756 Outside! 1028 01:23:46,040 --> 01:23:48,235 - Transphobia? - Out! 1029 01:23:48,400 --> 01:23:50,516 I do not hear! What do we want? 1030 01:23:50,680 --> 01:23:51,396 Justice! 1031 01:23:51,640 --> 01:23:52,789 What do we want? 1032 01:23:53,000 --> 01:23:54,911 - Justice!
/> - When? 1033 01:23:55,080 --> 01:23:56,115 Right now! 1034 01:23:56,280 --> 01:23:57,190 How? 1035 01:23:57,360 --> 01:24:00,830 By fighting, creating! People power! 1036 01:24:05,040 --> 01:24:07,918 p> We are not one, we are not a hundred, 1037 01:24:08,640 --> 01:24:12,110 we are millions, count us well! 1038 01:24:16,440 --> 01:24:20,274 Yesterday, here, I was discriminated as a transsexual. 1039 01:24:20,440 --> 01:24:22,635 They put the music really loud. 1040 01:24:22,880 --> 01:24:26,270 I was with a friend, who is there , she too transsexual, 1041 01:24:26,520 --> 01:24:28,272 and we wanted to order. 1042 01:24:28,680 --> 01:24:30,238 We refused to serve us. 1043 01:24:30,480 --> 01:24:33,199 As the music was too loud, 1044 01:24:33,680 --> 01:24:36,592 the waitress 1045 01:24:36,840 --> 01:24:40,071 did not hear anything and served us anything. 1046 01:24:40,440 --> 01:24:42,954 We asked her to turn down the music, she refused. 1047 01:24:43,160 --> 01:24:46,197 She said she would not serve us. 1048 01:24:46,360 --> 01:24:49,955 She knows we are transsexuals. 1049 01:24:50,200 --> 01:24:51,349 1050 01:24:51,600 --> 01:24:56,674 p> Because here we are always treated differently. 1051 01:24:56,920 --> 01:25:00,959 We called the police, but the police ignored us. 1052 01:25:01,200 --> 01:25:04,954 This is a public place where we all have the right to enter 1053 01:25:05,400 --> 01:25:08,392 and be customers. 1054 01:25:08,760 --> 01:25:13,880 Whether it's black, white, Latin or transgender, 1055 01:25:14,080 --> 01:25:15,672 we all have the same rights. 1056 01:25:16,200 --> 01:25:19,510 Stop discrimination. This restaurant has discriminated against me. 1057 01:25:19,920 --> 01:25:23,549 Stop discrimination! Stop discrimination! 1058 01:29:32,840 --> 01:29:34,796 Rights and powers of the new migrant 1059 01:29:35,080 --> 01:29:36,115 The objectives 1060 01:29:37,480 --> 01:29:40,517 Salary worthy, respect for the day 8 hours. 1061 01:29:40,760 --> 01:29:42,432 What peers are talking about. 1062 01:29:42,800 --> 01:29:45,075 Some problems affect day laborers. 1063 01:29:46,160 --> 01:29:48,799 Not only do employers pay wrong, 1064 01:29:49,160 --> 01:29:52,789 but in addition they do not provide gloves or masks. 1065 01:29:53,440 --> 01:29:57,991 Which causes damage to the health of the people. 1066 01:29:58,840 --> 01:30:03,118 One of the most serious problems noticed on the 69th, 1067 01:30:03,480 --> 01:30:07,871 is that the employers sometimes work people 1068 01:30:08,240 --> 01:30:09,389 much more than 8 hours. 1069 01:30:09,600 --> 01:30:13,798 One of our goals is to impose the 8 hour day. 1070 01:30:13,960 --> 01:30:17,350 p> 1071 01:30:17,520 --> 01:30:20,830 We all need to work. 1072 01:30:21,000 --> 01:30:23,514 We need to earn a little money for the family. 1073 01:30:23,680 --> 01:30:26,513 And the employers benefit. 1074 01:30:26,880 --> 01:30:28,711 p> 1075 01:30:29,680 --> 01:30:32,877 The eight hours become nine, 1076 01:30:33,520 --> 01:30:37,672 or nine and a half... 1077 01:30:38,040 --> 01:30:42,113 Always more. And drastically. 1078 01:30:42,480 --> 01:30:43,708 For example in summer, you do not even offer a glass of water. 1079 01:30:43,960 --> 01:30:47,111 I've seen a lot of people having these problems. 1080 01:30:47,920 --> 01:30:51,469 Beyond money, it's a question of treatment. 1081 01:30:51,720 --> 01:30:54,439 1082 01:30:54,600 --> 01:30:56,716 1083 01:30:57,160 --> 01:30:59,151 p> Many things I see on the 69th 1084 01:30:59,720 --> 01:31:00,869 are discrimination. The employer 1085 01:31:01,040 --> 01:31:03,156 t humiliates, despises you, 1086 01:31:03,480 --> 01:31:06,677 1087 01:31:07,120 --> 01:31:10,430 There is also that. 1088 01:31:10,720 --> 01:31:12,597 In our meetings with other organizations, 1089 01:31:13,080 --> 01:31:14,559 we have concluded that something must be done. 1090 01:31:15,520 --> 01:31:18,239 If we do not help between Latinos, 1091 01:31:18,400 --> 01:31:21,995 or human beings .. 1092 01:31:24,000 --> 01:31:28,596 To put it in a basic way: 1093 01:31:28,880 --> 01:31:31,110 are we humans, extraterrestrials, or what? 1094 01:31:31,720 --> 01:31:35,429 It's not about race, but human sensitivity. 1095 01:31:36,280 --> 01:31:40,319 And sometimes our own Latin blood does not defend us. 1096 01:31:40,920 --> 01:31:43,309 The support will come more from an American. 1097 01:31:43,720 --> 01:31:46,280 All right, but it is not racism. 1098 01:31:46,480 --> 01:31:47,629 Simply: 1099 01:31:48,160 --> 01:31:50,594 "If the person worked 6 hours, 1100 01:31:51,440 --> 01:31:53,032 " give him a drink of water. " 1101 01:31:53,920 --> 01:31:56,229 Other problem of day laborers: 1102 01:31:56,480 --> 01:31:59,392 people injured at work without a lawyer. 1103 01:31:59,640 --> 01:32:01,471 Here we are helped. 1104 01:32:01,680 --> 01:32:05,309 Some lawyers helped us for free, and made us 1105 01:32:05,520 --> 01:32:08,193 win trials. I'm at the association 1106 01:32:08,840 --> 01:32:11,957 because it's worth it. Let's be supportive and numerous. 1107 01:32:12,200 --> 01:32:14,077 - To do more. - Right. 1108 01:35:58,160 --> 01:35:59,354 Quand sera-t-il prêt ? 1109 01:36:01,840 --> 01:36:04,718 During the World Cup, sir does not work. 1110 01:36:05,320 --> 01:36:06,196 I swear! 1111 01:36:07,400 --> 01:36:09,197 He only takes care of football. 1112 01:36:10,560 --> 01:36:14,235 1113 01:36:16,520 --> 01:36:17,999 p> He does not come Saturday or Sunday. He said: 1114 01:36:18,840 --> 01:36:21,593 "Tell customers 1115 01:36:23,360 --> 01:36:25,669 " that it will be two weeks after the World. " 1116 01:36:26,800 --> 01:36:28,074 The baby Jesus first. Money, we'll see. 1117 01:36:29,480 --> 01:36:30,595 I put a mark here 1118 01:36:31,040 --> 01:36:33,998 so that it does not get lost. 1119 01:37:02,920 --> 01:37:04,956 I'll put it away and I'll come back. 1120 01:37:09,800 --> 01:37:10,789 Belly, belly... 1121 01:37:12,200 --> 01:37:14,714 Arms in the air. 1122 01:39:01,440 --> 01:39:04,557 Slowly, slowly... 1123 01:39:04,720 --> 01:39:07,109 The police are supposed to protect us. 1124 01:39:07,680 --> 01:39:09,910 Lots of girls complain 1125 01:39:10,440 --> 01:39:13,000 at the bottom on the 69th, 1126 01:39:13,280 --> 01:39:15,999 the police harass them a lot. 1127 01:39:16,640 --> 01:39:18,278 The police are stationary even in front of Lucho & apos . 1128 01:39:19,120 --> 01:39:23,079 considering that we have this support group, and many others, 1129 01:39:23,440 --> 01:39:25,829 why do not we unite and be supportive, 1130 01:39:26,040 --> 01:39:27,519 instead of complaining? 1131 01:39:28,160 --> 01:39:30,594 We could go to the post 1132 01:39:31,000 --> 01:39:34,197 and talk to the police about what's going on. 1133 01:39:34,880 --> 01:39:38,429 are standing in front of Lucho . 1134 01:39:39,000 --> 01:39:42,879 I was not there, but girls said they entered, p < 1135 01:39:43,160 --> 01:39:45,071 1136 01:39:45,640 --> 01:39:50,430 1137 01:39:50,760 --> 01:39:53,069 1138 01:39:53,400 --> 01:39:54,515 1139 01:39:54,720 --> 01:39:56,392 1140 01:39:57,480 --> 01:39:58,435 1141 01:39:59,280 --> 01:40:01,475 1142 01:40:03,880 --> 01:40:07,509 1143 01:40:07,800 --> 01:40:09,916 While he knows that there are groups, 1144 01:40:10,400 --> 01:40:13,631 does not treat the question as it should. 1145 01:40:14,000 --> 01:40:17,037 Because Thanks to us, 1146 01:40:17,240 --> 01:40:18,639 the bar works well. 1147 01:40:19,080 --> 01:40:22,038 We, we want to make a living. 1148 01:40:22,320 --> 01:40:25,790 In this bar, /> we go there to work, 1149 01:40:26,240 --> 01:40:28,959 to make, say, a place of entertainment. 1150 01:40:29,320 --> 01:40:33,279 But the police car is there, planted in front. 1151 01:40:33,560 --> 01:40:36,358 You could activate Copwatch. Do you know what it is? 1152 01:40:37,600 --> 01:40:40,512 This assumes volunteers among you. 1153 01:40:40,920 --> 01:40:42,353 You explain Copwatch? 1154 01:40:42,800 --> 01:40:46,236 There is a support group that practices Copwatch. 1155 01:40:46,560 --> 01:40:48,835 We shoot the police with our laptops. 1156 01:40:49,640 --> 01:40:53,633 For example, if someone is arrested and searched by the police for no reason, 1157 01:40:54,040 --> 01:40:56,918 we take out our laptops and we film what's going on. 1158 01:40:57,120 --> 01:40:58,951 But if for example Thursday, 1159 01:40:59,200 --> 01:41:01,919 all the girls are here and go out the cameras, 1160 01:41:02,160 --> 01:41:03,673 to film the police, 1161 01:41:04,560 --> 01:41:08,997 they will be afraid that the police will stop them 1162 01:41:09,320 --> 01:41:10,799 because they are filming. 1163 01:41:11,160 --> 01:41:11,956 What time is it? 1164 01:41:12,160 --> 01:41:15,994 It starts after 10 pm, around 11 pm 1165 01:41:17,440 --> 01:41:18,759 This is unfair, 1166 01:41:19,120 --> 01:41:22,874 c & apos; is police harassment, in my opinion. 1167 01:41:23,320 --> 01:41:26,630 As soon as we enter, the manager tells us: 1168 01:41:26,960 --> 01:41:29,394 "Be careful, the police are there , 1169 01:41:29,560 --> 01:41:32,120 "they will close my bar because of you." 1170 01:41:32,360 --> 01:41:34,237 The manager is much more worried 1171 01:41:34,560 --> 01:41:36,118 for his club than for us 1172 01:41:36,320 --> 01:41:38,914 and our security, and this is not normal. 1173 01:41:39,160 --> 01:41:41,469 Lucho's boss wants to talk to you 1174 01:41:41,720 --> 01:41:44,518 about this type of situation. 1175 01:41:45,000 --> 01:41:46,672 He said: "I do not want 1176 01:41:47,560 --> 01:41:52,190 " that you thought that I do not want you at the club. " 1177 01:41:53,160 --> 01:41:55,720 It's just that the church who is next 1178 01:41:56,200 --> 01:41:58,031 would have collected signatures 1179 01:41:58,360 --> 01:42:02,831 because the sidewalks are covered with used condoms. 1180 01:42:03,480 --> 01:42:06,074 The errors of some 1181 01:42:06,280 --> 01:42:08,430 do not have to be paid by all. 1182 01:42:08,960 --> 01:42:11,155 Whether we're transgender, gay or other 1183 01:42:11,600 --> 01:42:14,717 does not give them the right to turn the light 1184 01:42:14,920 --> 01:42:17,388 and to control who's there or not. 1185 01:42:17,560 --> 01:42:20,552 Doing that, is an attack on life private. 1186 01:42:21,240 --> 01:42:22,389 Outside, agree. 1187 01:42:22,600 --> 01:42:25,592 But inside, you have to be careful... 1188 01:42:26,960 --> 01:42:29,269 Pay attention to what? 1189 01:42:29,520 --> 01:42:32,717 It's done everywhere. The police choose any bar, 1190 01:42:33,000 --> 01:42:36,515 they enter 5-10 minutes, turn on, check that everything is fine. 1191 01:42:36,760 --> 01:42:39,957 Routine, I understand. But stay parked there, 1192 01:42:40,720 --> 01:42:42,631 every night, 1193 01:42:42,840 --> 01:42:44,717 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1194 01:42:45,320 --> 01:42:46,435 that's not normal. 1195 01:42:47,000 --> 01:42:48,752 That's why we have to... 1196 01:42:49,280 --> 01:42:53,239 Girls are not stupid enough to make love in the street, 1197 01:42:53,640 --> 01:42:56,677 and to finish in jail for a heat surge. 1198 01:42:57,080 --> 01:43:00,789 When girls complain, I sometimes tell them: 1199 01:43:01,040 --> 01:43:04,715 "It's our fault, < br /> because we do not raise the voice. 1200 01:43:04,960 --> 01:43:07,679 "If we come together and we unite all, 1201 01:43:07,960 --> 01:43:11,077 "we'll go to the police station to talk about what's going on." 1202 01:43:12,840 --> 01:43:16,515 For that, you need to know the number of the competent police station. 1203 01:43:16,880 --> 01:43:19,792 - I will take a photo. - This is not necessary. 1204 01:43:20,000 --> 01:43:23,117 Simply lift the number on the car. 1205 01:43:26,040 --> 01:43:27,393 Something else to add ? 1206 01:43:27,640 --> 01:43:29,790 I thank all those 1207 01:43:29,960 --> 01:43:31,757 who have accompanied to the restaurant. 1208 01:43:32,400 --> 01:43:34,550 I have lodged a complaint with from Human Rights, 1209 01:43:35,080 --> 01:43:38,117 because I did not want to sit back. 1210 01:43:38,400 --> 01:43:40,755 I never went 1211 01:43:41,080 --> 01:43:42,798 < To be disrespectful, 1212 01:43:43,040 --> 01:43:44,678 I have never shouted or anything. 1213 01:43:45,360 --> 01:43:48,796 I am waiting for the answer from the lawyer 1214 01:43:48,960 --> 01:43:51,520 who will represent me maybe after reviewing 1215 01:43:51,840 --> 01:43:54,593 whether or not they are discriminating. 1216 01:43:55,000 --> 01:43:56,877 They do not want to see 1217 01:43:57,320 --> 01:43:59,117 that it is discriminatory. 1218 01:43:59,480 --> 01:44:01,630 No one can make 1219 01:44:02,240 --> 01:44:04,196 a refusal of sale, even though he's not offended, 1220 01:44:04,840 --> 01:44:08,037 and you're going there as n & apos anyone who... 1221 01:44:08,520 --> 01:44:11,671 As a customer. They have no reason to refuse. 1222 01:44:11,960 --> 01:44:14,599 We all have the right to enter there. 1223 01:44:16,040 --> 01:44:19,715 We'll stop here to make room for other cases. 1224 01:44:36,080 --> 01:44:37,115 Hello everyone. 1225 01:44:37,760 --> 01:44:38,954 It's beautiful. 1226 01:44:39,320 --> 01:44:40,355 I'm Laura Newman 1227 01:44:40,600 --> 01:44:43,512 of "Queens Safer", a grassroots committee. 1228 01:44:43,760 --> 01:44:46,035 We've been around for 8 months, 1229 01:44:46,280 --> 01:44:50,910 in response to tragedies in the neighborhood involving pedestrians killed or wounded. 1230 01:44:51,160 --> 01:44:53,799 impliquant des piétons tués ou blessés. 1231 01:44:53,960 --> 01:44:56,315 But we're very proud, 1232 01:44:56,800 --> 01:44:58,870 very happy and encouraged, 1233 01:44:59,120 --> 01:45:01,554 by the improvements we're seeing. 1234 01:45:01,760 --> 01:45:04,228 We've seen some on Northern Blvd. 1235 01:45:04,480 --> 01:45:07,233 We have one of the first low-speed areas in the city. 1236 01:45:07,440 --> 01:45:10,398 We already have the project in place. another, 1237 01:45:10,840 --> 01:45:13,638 that would be one of the first 1238 01:45:13,880 --> 01:45:14,915 in Queens. 1239 01:45:16,520 --> 01:45:18,397 That warms the heart and makes us 1240 01:45:18,600 --> 01:45:21,194 Proud to live in a proactive community 1241 01:45:21,480 --> 01:45:23,835 who does not tolerate the death of innocent, 1242 01:45:24,080 --> 01:45:27,231 children, the elderly, disabled, or whoever it is. 1243 01:45:27,960 --> 01:45:29,951 We want to express here 1244 01:45:30,360 --> 01:45:33,113 our total support for ongoing projects 1245 01:45:35,440 --> 01:45:37,670 related to security on Northern Blvd 1246 01:45:37,880 --> 01:45:42,032 and the new low speed zone proposed by Danny Dromm. 1247 01:45:42,600 --> 01:45:44,158 Our support is total. 1248 01:45:45,040 --> 01:45:46,758 These first steps are huge. 1249 01:45:47,200 --> 01:45:49,714 1250 01:45:49,920 --> 01:45:52,115 p> But we think that the strength 1251 01:45:52,280 --> 01:45:54,714 of these first steps announces 1252 01:45:54,960 --> 01:46:00,080 the vision of improvements more important. 1253 01:46:00,480 --> 01:46:02,038 Our neighborhood can not more tolerating deaths or pedestrian accidents. 1254 01:46:02,200 --> 01:46:05,317 The Vision Zero 1255 01:46:05,480 --> 01:46:09,712 project includes planning, education and law enforcement. 1256 01:46:09,920 --> 01:46:11,558 > 1257 01:46:12,280 --> 01:46:15,556 We thank the forces of the order for their great job 1258 01:46:15,720 --> 01:46:19,315 which allowed to increase 1259 01:46:19,480 --> 01:46:23,234 the arrests of drivers, and decreased accidents. 1260 01:46:23,480 --> 01:46:25,789 And our community is behind them. 1261 01:46:27,080 --> 01:46:29,833 Most important at the moment 1262 01:46:30,240 --> 01:46:33,789 is the support of the neighborhood committee to Northern projects Blvd 1263 01:46:34,000 --> 01:46:35,274 and 2nd zone at low speed. 1264 01:46:35,520 --> 01:46:39,672 We urge you to take action to save lives. 1265 01:52:02,360 --> 01:52:06,512 The mini shopping center is at 84th Street 1266 01:52:06,840 --> 01:52:07,989 on Roosevelt Avenue. 1267 01:52:08,720 --> 01:52:11,632 There are 50 stores there. 1268 01:52:12,360 --> 01:52:14,794 In other words, 50 merchants 1269 01:52:17,560 --> 01:52:19,516 I do not know if it's chance... 1270 01:52:21,400 --> 01:52:24,392 in any case, we're affected by the IDB 1271 01:52:25,400 --> 01:52:26,958 The owner 1272 01:52:27,600 --> 01:52:32,594 terminated the leases, or rather, it has not renewed the leases. 1273 01:52:33,400 --> 01:52:36,198 And without a lease, we have to leave. / p> 1274 01:52:36,720 --> 01:52:39,996 To date, there are only 10 shops left. 1275 01:52:40,680 --> 01:52:42,989 And we should leave at the end of the month. 1276 01:52:43,560 --> 01:52:45,630 In other words, July 30th. 1277 01:52:46,280 --> 01:52:49,397 It would be "possible" to install here 1278 01:52:49,800 --> 01:52:52,439 a big business. The rumor speaks 1279 01:52:52,960 --> 01:52:56,270 of a small branch of Home Depot. 1280 01:52:56,520 --> 01:52:58,033 Even though space is huge, 1281 01:52:58,320 --> 01:53:00,959 it would be a "small" branch. 1282 01:53:02,120 --> 01:53:03,997 We also heard 1283 01:53:05,400 --> 01:53:08,790 that Dunkin & apos; Donuts would like to open a great restaurant here. 1284 01:53:09,400 --> 01:53:13,552 So we see here how the IDB 1285 01:53:14,080 --> 01:53:15,479 is going to affect us. 1286 01:53:16,360 --> 01:53:18,669 We'll be displaced, driven out. 1287 01:53:19,000 --> 01:53:21,195 It is said that the owner is in bankruptcy, 1288 01:53:21,640 --> 01:53:23,870 he does not repay his loans anymore, 1289 01:53:24,440 --> 01:53:28,718 but we find it very curious that it happens now. 1290 01:53:29,480 --> 01:53:32,233 I do not know if you saw only in 82nd Street 1291 01:53:32,640 --> 01:53:35,871 opened a GAP store, a large group. 1292 01:53:36,280 --> 01:53:38,396 It absorbed 7-8 store leases 1293 01:53:38,840 --> 01:53:42,196 that had to close to make large group. 1294 01:53:42,920 --> 01:53:45,480 Other such groups will come 1295 01:53:45,880 --> 01:53:50,112 to establish in this area of Jackson Heights. 1296 01:53:51,000 --> 01:53:53,434 In reality, I repeat, I do not know 1297 01:53:54,000 --> 01:53:57,072 the bottom of the case. Either the owner is bankrupt, 1298 01:53:57,400 --> 01:53:59,072 either it is possible... 1299 01:54:00,280 --> 01:54:02,589 that he hands 1300 01:54:03,080 --> 01:54:05,275 to what we are fighting against, 1301 01:54:05,560 --> 01:54:07,312 to this reorganization. 1302 01:54:09,400 --> 01:54:10,674 1303 01:54:11,560 --> 01:54:14,120 There is nothing to do. 1304 01:54:14,720 --> 01:54:17,678 We spoke with different lawyers. 1305 01:54:17,880 --> 01:54:22,158 We had meetings with various people, 1306 01:54:22,920 --> 01:54:26,390 In other words, we must unfortunately leave the place. 1307 01:54:28,280 --> 01:54:30,953 That's what I came to expose you. 1308 01:54:31,640 --> 01:54:33,232 That's what happens to us. 1309 01:54:33,840 --> 01:54:38,470 We are the first affected because we want to hunt. 1310 01:54:38,880 --> 01:54:42,270 There will be 50 small businesses that will have closed. 1311 01:54:42,600 --> 01:54:44,238 Questions? Go ahead. 1312 01:54:45,280 --> 01:54:48,750 Why the majority, knowing that they would be 1313 01:54:49,240 --> 01:54:51,151 driven out, 1314 01:54:51,640 --> 01:54:53,392 did not go to court ? 1315 01:54:54,160 --> 01:54:57,391 They filed a complaint with the City? In justice? 1316 01:54:57,840 --> 01:54:59,319 We examined all that, 1317 01:55:00,080 --> 01:55:01,718 but there is nothing to do. 1318 01:55:02,280 --> 01:55:04,350 We live in a capitalist country. 1319 01:55:04,920 --> 01:55:08,515 A country where private property is sacred. 1320 01:55:09,400 --> 01:55:10,992 The owner has the right, 1321 01:55:11,400 --> 01:55:14,039 expiring of our leases, 1322 01:55:14,560 --> 01:55:17,393 to increase the rent as much as he wants 1323 01:55:17,720 --> 01:55:22,669 or to refuse us 1324 01:55:23,040 --> 01:55:25,076 > the renewal of the lease. 1325 01:55:25,520 --> 01:55:27,511 What did the lawyers say? 1326 01:55:27,840 --> 01:55:30,115 Some, that fight would be a stupidity. 1327 01:55:30,680 --> 01:55:35,231 That it would cost more expensive than leaving. 1328 01:55:35,680 --> 01:55:37,875 Another says, "I charge you so much, and keep up until February." 1329 01:55:39,720 --> 01:55:41,438 But all of this is so heavy... 1330 01:55:41,800 --> 01:55:45,873 it's exhausting, 1331 01:55:46,960 --> 01:55:50,669 to struggle every day knowing that you'll end up being fired. 1332 01:55:51,160 --> 01:55:52,593 I think in this situation, if we are not united, 1333 01:55:53,560 --> 01:55:56,711 if we have no... 1334 01:55:57,360 --> 01:55:58,918 no umbrella that we protect all, 1335 01:55:59,760 --> 01:56:02,672 we'll all be expelled. 1336 01:56:03,200 --> 01:56:07,239 Businesses and wealthy people covet Jackson Heights, 1337 01:56:07,720 --> 01:56:09,995 who up to now did not interest them. 1338 01:56:10,440 --> 01:56:13,796 Don Tobon, call us back since when are you here. 1339 01:56:14,680 --> 01:56:18,468 I've been working in this business center for 22 years. 1340 01:56:19,680 --> 01:56:20,829 Anything else? 1341 01:56:21,480 --> 01:56:22,993 I'd like to tell you 1342 01:56:23,240 --> 01:56:25,117 that we really have to stay united. 1343 01:56:25,560 --> 01:56:28,916 I love Jackson Heights a lot, and I hope 1344 01:56:29,280 --> 01:56:32,590 that we small traders can continue to work on it. 1345 01:56:32,920 --> 01:56:35,912 That we do not change into a second... 1346 01:56:37,840 --> 01:56:41,469 Nassau County, where rich people spread us, 1347 01:56:41,880 --> 01:56:43,677 without us knowing where to go. 1348 01:56:44,560 --> 01:56:45,629 The question is: 1349 01:56:45,800 --> 01:56:48,268 where are the basic committees? 1350 01:56:48,680 --> 01:56:50,750 Les organisations communautaires ? 1351 01:56:51,160 --> 01:56:53,230 What do they do? What do they say or not? 1352 01:56:54,600 --> 01:56:58,752 To this adds an important element: 1353 01:56:58,960 --> 01:57:01,315 a global vision of the city. 1354 01:57:01,720 --> 01:57:04,632 Between housing crisis and private developers, 1355 01:57:04,840 --> 01:57:06,432 who benefits from the situation? 1356 01:57:06,640 --> 01:57:09,074 See the slums like Bushwick, 1357 01:57:09,440 --> 01:57:13,069 East Harlem and other places where people... 1358 01:57:13,240 --> 01:57:15,390 Williamsburg is a good example. 1359 01:57:15,600 --> 01:57:18,910 C & d was a neighborhood Puerto Rican, rich in our history, 1360 01:57:19,080 --> 01:57:21,116 that has begun to change, 1361 01:57:21,400 --> 01:57:24,756 between housing crisis and affluent people who can pay more. 1362 01:57:24,960 --> 01:57:28,430 For a home where a family of 6 people pays $ 1,600, 1363 01:57:28,800 --> 01:57:32,270 a gringo can pay 1,800 or 2,000, no problem. 1364 01:57:32,800 --> 01:57:34,358 That's what they exploit, 1365 01:57:34,600 --> 01:57:36,830 this is the beginning of a larger project. 1366 01:57:37,480 --> 01:57:38,435 I have written 1367 01:57:38,840 --> 01:57:42,879 a presentation that I would like to share with you. 1368 01:57:44,880 --> 01:57:48,270 It's what the IDB 1369 01:57:48,720 --> 01:57:50,870 has in store for us in its projects. 1370 01:57:51,320 --> 01:57:55,552 Projects that the majority of us have knows nothing. 1371 01:57:55,920 --> 01:57:58,036 It's simple. How did I understand? 1372 01:57:58,560 --> 01:58:02,235 It turns out that... with the help of God, 1373 01:58:03,440 --> 01:58:07,228 I'm friends with an elderly gentleman, a Greek. 1374 01:58:07,640 --> 01:58:10,154 He's been in this business for years. 1375 01:58:12,720 --> 01:58:13,755 Abbreviated. 1376 01:58:14,000 --> 01:58:16,434 One day, I asked him about the IDB, 1377 01:58:16,640 --> 01:58:18,995 and he said, "I know 1378 01:58:19,240 --> 01:58:23,518 1379 01:58:23,680 --> 01:58:27,229 1380 01:58:27,520 --> 01:58:30,239 I said, "What can you tell me about these people?" 1381 01:58:30,440 --> 01:58:32,476 He said those people 1382 01:58:33,320 --> 01:58:34,753 are ultra rich. 1383 01:58:36,200 --> 01:58:38,668 That they own a lot of property. 1384 01:58:39,040 --> 01:58:42,430 Not one or two buildings, but whole streets in Manhattan, 1385 01:58:42,840 --> 01:58:44,751 in Brooklyn, in New Jersey. 1386 01:58:47,120 --> 01:58:48,235 In reality... 1387 01:58:50,400 --> 01:58:52,277 these people are 1388 01:58:52,920 --> 01:58:55,388 real estate investors. 1389 01:58:58,360 --> 01:59:01,830 They already have 1390 01:59:02,200 --> 01:59:05,317 > almost all Manhattan, 1391 01:59:05,640 --> 01:59:09,155 most of Brooklyn. 1392 01:59:09,600 --> 01:59:11,272 No one can touch Brooklyn and Manhattan anymore. 1393 01:59:11,880 --> 01:59:14,713 Long Island City, almost... 1394 01:59:15,240 --> 01:59:16,275 you do not touch anymore. Astoria, the same. 1395 01:59:16,840 --> 01:59:19,638 What's left? 1396 01:59:21,040 --> 01:59:24,669 Jackson Heights, Corona , Woodside, Sunnyside. 1397 01:59:25,600 --> 01:59:26,794 how to say... 1398 01:59:27,040 --> 01:59:28,393 Very important. 1399 01:59:28,920 --> 01:59:31,878 Realize: today, live in Manhattan, 1400 01:59:32,240 --> 01:59:34,993 in Brooklyn or Long Island City, 1401 01:59:35,320 --> 01:59:38,551 the closest neighborhoods in Manhattan, 1402 01:59:38,720 --> 01:59:40,233 costs a fortune. 1403 01:59:40,520 --> 01:59:41,919 Manhattan is ultra expensive. The nearest areas of Manhattan are Brooklyn, New Jersey, Long Island City, Astoria. 1404 01:59:42,320 --> 01:59:45,949 Ultra-expensive also. 1405 01:59:46,200 --> 01:59:49,670 What's left? This area here 1406 01:59:50,280 --> 01:59:51,918 D here, in 20 minutes at half an hour, 1407 01:59:52,080 --> 01:59:54,116 line 7 for Manhattan. 1408 01:59:54,280 --> 01:59:56,953 So good that for those who work in Manhattan 1409 01:59:57,120 --> 01:59:58,872 the choice is easy: an apartment... 1410 01:59:59,040 --> 02:00:02,350 Not even! A studio, a hole 1411 02:00:02,520 --> 02:00:04,988 le choix est facile : un appartement... 1412 02:00:05,200 --> 02:00:07,714 Même pas ! Un studio, un trou 1413 02:00:07,880 --> 02:00:11,316 coûte 2 500 $ à Manhattan ou Brooklyn. 1414 02:00:11,480 --> 02:00:12,435 What to do? 1415 02:00:12,720 --> 02:00:14,278 Line 7, half an hour... 1416 02:00:14,960 --> 02:00:19,954 A 2-room apartment costs between $ 1,500 and $ 2,000. 1417 02:00:20,120 --> 02:00:21,678 p> 1418 02:00:22,360 --> 02:00:24,078 For them, it's nothing. 1419 02:00:24,480 --> 02:00:30,396 These people have understood. 1420 02:00:30,680 --> 02:00:34,798 Since they already have everything 1421 02:00:35,960 --> 02:00:37,916 where we are, 1422 02:00:40,600 --> 02:00:42,352 they want to seize this neighborhood, from our community. 1423 02:00:43,680 --> 02:00:46,035 What is their plan? 1424 02:00:46,600 --> 02:00:48,113 First , the shopkeepers. 1425 02:00:48,360 --> 02:00:51,511 They come to us and they say: 1426 02:00:51,720 --> 02:00:54,598 "We'll beautify the streets, 1427 02:00:55,200 --> 02:00:57,475 " put pretty street lights, repainting, 1428 02:00:57,800 --> 02:01:01,873 "improving security, etc., etc. 1429 02:01:03,640 --> 02:01:05,790 " We're going to advertise 1430 02:01:05,960 --> 02:01:07,313 "more money." 1431 02:01:08,160 --> 02:01:11,118 Of course, you agree. This is tempting, is not it? 1432 02:01:12,280 --> 02:01:15,272 "Put a yes . " As with sir... 1433 02:01:15,880 --> 02:01:17,632 No" no ", only" yes ". 1434 02:01:18,040 --> 02:01:19,917 " You will be attracted to trade. " 1435 02:01:20,320 --> 02:01:22,629 But they never say clearly 1436 02:01:22,880 --> 02:01:25,394 at what cost and at what cost. 1437 02:01:25,960 --> 02:01:30,078 And if one of us is smart enough to ask: 1438 02:01:30,480 --> 02:01:31,754 "How much will it cost?" 1439 02:01:32,640 --> 02:01:36,315 "From $ 1,200 to $ 1,300 a year." 1440 02:01:37,880 --> 02:01:39,598 Perfect, but you know what? 1441 02:01:39,960 --> 02:01:43,635 1442 02:01:44,320 --> 02:01:47,869 p> They do not say it's for the first year. 1443 02:01:48,120 --> 02:01:49,712 And it'll increase in the second year. 1444 02:01:50,480 --> 02:01:52,516 And know it , nobody... 1445 02:01:52,680 --> 02:01:54,557 nobody can do anything about it. 1446 02:01:55,160 --> 02:01:57,071 even if you protest, nothing to do. 1447 02:01:57,440 --> 02:02:01,797 As soon as the B.I.D. took effect, finished. That's the law, done. 1448 02:02:02,320 --> 02:02:03,753 And then? 1449 02:02:05,080 --> 02:02:08,038 Let's say the B.I.D. has taken effect. 1450 02:02:08,600 --> 02:02:10,431 Real estate taxes are rising. 1451 02:02:11,000 --> 02:02:12,718 Real estate taxes are rising. 1452 02:02:13,520 --> 02:02:17,035 Who pays these taxes? Homeowners. 1453 02:02:17,200 --> 02:02:18,269 / p> 1454 02:02:18,800 --> 02:02:20,995 But the owner... 1455 02:02:21,520 --> 02:02:25,672 I own here. 1456 02:02:26,200 --> 02:02:27,155 When I see my taxes increase by $ 5,000 in 2- 3 years, 1457 02:02:27,800 --> 02:02:28,755 what do I do? 1458 02:02:29,200 --> 02:02:31,668 Two options: 1459 02:02:32,000 --> 02:02:33,149 I pay the supplement, 1460 02:02:35,320 --> 02:02:37,550 the increase. 1461 02:02:38,040 --> 02:02:42,750 Or I pass it on the rent. 1462 02:02:43,760 --> 02:02:46,718 And I say to my tenant, to the one who rents the room: 1463 02:02:47,160 --> 02:02:49,720 And so? We small traders, 1464 02:02:49,960 --> 02:02:52,872 we can not pay this extra, 1465 02:02:53,200 --> 02:02:54,872 this cost additionally. 1466 02:02:55,360 --> 02:02:58,352 Because it's no longer like 20 years ago. 1467 02:02:59,080 --> 02:03:02,117 At the time, it was enough to open the store door... < /p> 1468 02:03:02,680 --> 02:03:03,430 Silver. 1469 02:03:03,680 --> 02:03:05,398 Whether you know the job or not, 1470 02:03:05,600 --> 02:03:07,955 whatever you sell, you earn money. 1471 02:03:08,560 --> 02:03:10,790 There were less taxes. 1472 02:03:11,880 --> 02:03:12,995 I hurry up. 1473 02:03:13,640 --> 02:03:14,993 So? 1474 02:03:15,160 --> 02:03:19,950 I'm transferring my additional charge to the tenant 1475 02:03:20,440 --> 02:03:22,749 And here you are, you can not pay. 1476 02:03:23,200 --> 02:03:25,316 "Sorry, Frank, I can not, I'm leaving." 1477 02:03:25,720 --> 02:03:28,359 You're leaving. 1478 02:03:28,600 --> 02:03:31,751 Here I am with an empty room. 1479 02:03:32,040 --> 02:03:36,477 But the expense remains the same, and I have to pay it out of my pocket. 1480 02:03:36,680 --> 02:03:38,432 No one else pays it to me. 1481 02:03:39,160 --> 02:03:42,675 And then? < I can not even rent 1482 02:03:43,160 --> 02:03:46,596 to a big company. Why? Because as he says, 1483 02:03:47,000 --> 02:03:52,279 for a small Home Depot, it takes the equivalent of 50 rooms. 1484 02:03:53,000 --> 02:03:57,755 These rooms are too small for large groups. 1485 02:03:57,960 --> 02:03:59,279 That does not interest them. 1486 02:03:59,560 --> 02:04:02,518 I find myself owner of an empty room, 1487 02:04:02,760 --> 02:04:05,194 too expensive for a small shopkeeper , 1488 02:04:05,480 --> 02:04:09,792 and who does not care about the mark, because it's small. 1489 02:04:09,960 --> 02:04:11,598 One year passes, then two. 1490 02:04:11,760 --> 02:04:15,230 I pay in my pocket these expenses in addition 1491 02:04:15,520 --> 02:04:17,909 which increase each year. Result? 1492 02:04:18,400 --> 02:04:20,994 I am forced to sell 1493 02:04:21,160 --> 02:04:23,799 because I'm on the brink of bankruptcy. 1494 02:04:23,960 --> 02:04:25,439 And result... 1495 02:04:27,520 --> 02:04:30,671 People from the IDB, who are actually 1496 02:04:30,920 --> 02:04:32,751 real estate giants, 1497 02:04:32,960 --> 02:04:34,109 knock on my door: 1498 02:04:34,880 --> 02:04:36,871 "Frank, do you want to sell 1499 02:04:37,160 --> 02:04:38,195 " your building? " 1500 02:04:39,320 --> 02:04:40,548 I'm going to say "no"? 1501 02:04:41,160 --> 02:04:41,990 I say "yes". 1502 02:04:42,240 --> 02:04:46,438 How much? At a discount, because I'm caught at the throats. 1503 02:04:47,560 --> 02:04:48,515 I think 1504 02:04:48,920 --> 02:04:51,639 they are trying to eliminate 1505 02:04:52,000 --> 02:04:54,514 the middle class of businesses 1506 02:04:54,680 --> 02:04:58,753 and people in the area . It's not just about trade, 1507 02:04:58,960 --> 02:05:01,190 but about the population. Why? 1508 02:05:01,600 --> 02:05:05,479 When real estate taxes on housing go up , 1509 02:05:05,640 --> 02:05:08,996 people can no longer pay rents. 1510 02:05:09,880 --> 02:05:13,270 They have to leave. That leaves the field to whom? 1511 02:05:13,520 --> 02:05:16,318 To those who have more money, who come from elsewhere 1512 02:05:16,600 --> 02:05:17,555 to live here. 1513 02:05:17,920 --> 02:05:20,673 The number of families is decreasing, 1514 02:05:21,400 --> 02:05:25,996 and as he said about Long Island City, 1515 02:05:26,360 --> 02:05:29,238 < the old buildings are demolished. 1516 02:05:29,560 --> 02:05:32,438 To do what? Condominiums, luxury 1517 02:05:33,320 --> 02:05:35,072 and expensive housing. 1518 02:05:36,040 --> 02:05:38,235 Result? Gradually, 1519 02:05:38,520 --> 02:05:42,911 those who made the Jackson Heights and Corona community... 1520 02:05:43,120 --> 02:05:46,157 Him for 22 years, me for 23 years, 1521 02:05:46,440 --> 02:05:48,829 you've been here for over 10 years, 1522 02:05:49,120 --> 02:05:52,112 we did Jackson Heights what it is. 1523 02:05:53,040 --> 02:05:56,510 It will be destroyed. There will be totally different people. 1524 02:05:56,920 --> 02:05:58,911 Anything else they want, 1525 02:05:59,200 --> 02:06:00,519 and what they will do, 1526 02:06:00,840 --> 02:06:04,879 is to eliminate all carts... 1527 02:06:06,600 --> 02:06:08,716 - Street vendors. - From the street. 1528 02:06:08,960 --> 02:06:13,909 And there's plenty on 95th Street, on Junction, on Roosevelt. 1529 02:06:14,120 --> 02:06:17,157 All of these people will be completely eliminated. 1530 02:06:17,440 --> 02:06:22,560 1531 02:06:22,760 --> 02:06:24,193 Because they do not want the rich, those of the high, see these things. 1532 02:06:24,360 --> 02:06:26,635 But you know what? Jackson Heights is... 1533 02:06:28,120 --> 02:06:29,872 Multicultural. 1534 02:06:30,120 --> 02:06:32,953 But he's not a country. 1535 02:06:33,360 --> 02:06:35,476 He's Latin. How? 1536 02:06:35,640 --> 02:06:38,598 Thanks to the small businesses and the vendors... 1537 02:06:40,280 --> 02:06:42,316 - To the street vendors. - Ambulants. 1538 02:06:42,600 --> 02:06:45,398 That's what makes Jackson Heights what it is. 1539 02:06:45,720 --> 02:06:47,438 I have customers... I'm done. 1540 02:06:47,840 --> 02:06:50,638 I have customers who come from Westchester, 1541 02:06:50,840 --> 02:06:52,751 from Connecticut, New Jersey, 1542 02:06:53,280 --> 02:06:55,953 Long Island, Montauk, Hamptons, 1543 02:06:56,160 --> 02:06:58,151 who always tell me: 1544 02:06:58,520 --> 02:07:01,956 "Nowhere else can you find the shops and restaurants 1545 02:07:02,280 --> 02:07:03,838 " found at Jackson Heights. 1546 02:07:04,080 --> 02:07:07,834 "We come here because offer is unique. 1547 02:07:08,040 --> 02:07:09,473 "Here, it's authentic." 1548 02:07:09,960 --> 02:07:11,791 That's what the BID will destroy. 1549 02:07:12,480 --> 02:07:15,199 That also affects > customers of small businesses. 1550 02:07:16,440 --> 02:07:18,396 Given the hour and the agenda, 1551 02:07:19,560 --> 02:07:21,994 see how to organize the day of the 24th. 1552 02:07:23,760 --> 02:07:27,116 The idea is to show that there is opposition in the community. 1553 02:07:27,520 --> 02:07:29,875 In high places, politicians and the IDB 1554 02:07:30,200 --> 02:07:33,397 are trying to show that everyone is well informed 1555 02:07:33,840 --> 02:07:37,116 and that the majority of the community want this project. 1556 02:07:37,400 --> 02:07:41,712 Of course, this is not what our observations show, 1557 02:07:41,880 --> 02:07:45,190 and we would like to know your opinion. 1558 02:07:45,400 --> 02:07:46,355 What to do on the 24th? 1559 02:07:48,160 --> 02:07:51,550 And not just 24. Every day and every hour, 1560 02:07:51,760 --> 02:07:53,034 we have to... 1561 02:07:53,840 --> 02:07:58,356 Our big problem is that 99% of people, 1562 02:07:58,720 --> 02:08:02,190 owners and business owners, 1563 02:08:02,360 --> 02:08:04,669 do not know what to expect. 1564 02:08:04,960 --> 02:08:07,713 They do not know anything IDB They have no idea. 1565 02:08:08,120 --> 02:08:10,953 We receive daily kilos of letters, 1566 02:08:11,120 --> 02:08:13,509 bills and paperwork. 1567 02:08:13,680 --> 02:08:17,036 We barely open half before throwing everything away. 1568 02:08:17,840 --> 02:08:19,751 My own father 1569 02:08:19,920 --> 02:08:23,674 who has his business close to mine , same. 1570 02:08:23,880 --> 02:08:25,871 Newsletters, he threw them out. 1571 02:08:26,080 --> 02:08:27,991 He does not know anything about what's going on. 1572 02:08:28,320 --> 02:08:30,595 This is the case of most people. 1573 02:08:30,840 --> 02:08:32,717 The first thing to do 1574 02:08:32,960 --> 02:08:35,679 is to inform and wake up 1575 02:08:35,920 --> 02:08:40,198 the traders and the owners of premises. 1576 02:08:40,600 --> 02:08:44,752 When they understand what is getting ready, 1577 02:08:45,080 --> 02:08:48,595 at what price and what awaits them, /> they will vote "no". 1578 02:08:49,320 --> 02:08:51,151 First thing to do: 1579 02:08:51,440 --> 02:08:54,477 educate everyone as quickly as possible. 1580 02:08:55,000 --> 02:08:57,992 Because I believe that there is only 31 days left. 1581 02:08:58,920 --> 02:09:00,069 A day later, 1582 02:09:00,920 --> 02:09:04,196 is over, as soon as the IDB took effect. 1583 02:09:05,160 --> 02:09:07,958 We should launch a petition. 1584 02:09:08,120 --> 02:09:10,111 Destined not only to the community, 1585 02:09:10,360 --> 02:09:12,032 but also to policies. 1586 02:09:12,600 --> 02:09:15,717 They are responsible, they must be punished too. 1587 02:09:16,040 --> 02:09:17,792 July 24 1588 02:09:18,160 --> 02:09:21,391 is the only chance for the community 1589 02:09:21,560 --> 02:09:24,438 to give an opinion on the IDB 1590 02:09:24,760 --> 02:09:27,035 It is vital that day 1591 02:09:27,760 --> 02:09:31,833 < we all went to this meeting to speak. 1592 02:09:32,320 --> 02:09:36,518 Each person will only have 2 minutes, but this is our only chance 1593 02:09:36,840 --> 02:09:38,831 to say in front of the IDB, 1594 02:09:39,200 --> 02:09:42,237 and in the presence of the City, 1595 02:09:42,760 --> 02:09:45,672 that the community is opposed to the IDB 1596 02:09:46,080 --> 02:09:49,277 D & P the need to organize this day. 1597 02:09:49,720 --> 02:09:53,156 So that you can express your opposition. 1598 02:15:28,840 --> 02:15:30,273 Because of sin, 1599 02:15:30,520 --> 02:15:33,432 the original sin and the sin that exists in this world, 1600 02:15:35,080 --> 02:15:39,119 we have a tendency, as humans, to selfishness. 1601 02:15:41,520 --> 02:15:45,877 And selfishness leads us to acts 1602 02:15:46,760 --> 02:15:47,909 excessive, 1603 02:15:48,920 --> 02:15:50,876 that we do not control. 1604 02:15:51,520 --> 02:15:52,953 Because we are looking 1605 02:15:53,600 --> 02:15:55,511 for filling an inner void. 1606 02:15:55,800 --> 02:15:57,870 We let's look for happiness 1607 02:15:58,360 --> 02:16:00,715 where we should not look for it. 1608 02:16:04,520 --> 02:16:08,354 I'll take two concrete examples, 1609 02:16:08,520 --> 02:16:09,748 among so many others, 1610 02:16:10,920 --> 02:16:13,912 of the way some look for happiness 1611 02:16:14,120 --> 02:16:17,396 not on the way of God as others do, 1612 02:16:17,960 --> 02:16:21,350 but on a way to them, they think better. 1613 02:16:22,200 --> 02:16:24,350 Because they think they're wiser. 1614 02:16:25,560 --> 02:16:27,630 Wiser than God. 1615 02:16:27,800 --> 02:16:30,758 An example known to all, directly 1616 02:16:31,000 --> 02:16:32,638 or indirectly: 1617 02:16:34,040 --> 02:16:35,837 the drug. 1618 02:16:36,000 --> 02:16:37,558 How many people... 1619 02:16:39,560 --> 02:16:43,439 1620 02:16:44,320 --> 02:16:46,072 p> become addicted to the drug? Those who sell it, 1621 02:16:47,320 --> 02:16:49,550 take advantage of them. 1622 02:16:51,920 --> 02:16:54,912 They say, "You look down on me. Here, 1623 02:16:55,320 --> 02:16:56,594 " take this 1624 02:16:57,840 --> 02:16:59,592 "and you will feel better." 1625 02:17:03,520 --> 02:17:07,069 Knowing perfectly that this is not the right way, 1626 02:17:09,600 --> 02:17:11,113 they take the drug 1627 02:17:12,480 --> 02:17:13,799 and feel better... 1628 02:17:16,080 --> 02:17:17,149 passively. 1629 02:17:19,480 --> 02:17:22,074 For an hour, they forget about their existence, 1630 02:17:22,320 --> 02:17:25,437 they are in another world. When they come back to this world, 1631 02:17:27,080 --> 02:17:28,195 they find 1632 02:17:28,400 --> 02:17:32,188 their problem and depression. What are they doing? 1633 02:17:32,360 --> 02:17:34,794 " No more tablets. " It starts there. 1634 02:17:35,360 --> 02:17:37,396 They destroy their life 1635 02:17:38,320 --> 02:17:39,992 and the lives of those who love them. 1636 02:17:40,920 --> 02:17:43,275 Search at wrong place, 1637 02:17:43,440 --> 02:17:45,829 at the opposite end of the path God shows us 1638 02:17:47,280 --> 02:17:48,474 leads nowhere. 1639 02:17:49,320 --> 02:17:51,595 Second example: infidelity. 1640 02:17:51,920 --> 02:17:54,036 Of the man or the woman. 1641 02:17:55,480 --> 02:17:57,277 There is not here only men. 1642 02:17:58,680 --> 02:18:00,033 There are women. 1643 02:18:00,320 --> 02:18:02,675 The rape of fidelity in marriage, 1644 02:18:03,280 --> 02:18:05,032 knowing that this does not happen will take 1645 02:18:06,240 --> 02:18:07,639 to something transient 1646 02:18:07,840 --> 02:18:10,513 before the return to reality and the inner void, 1647 02:18:11,640 --> 02:18:12,675 solve nothing. 1648 02:18:13,080 --> 02:18:15,036 We know that what we do 1649 02:18:15,280 --> 02:18:18,590 is bad. We will never reach happiness. 1650 02:18:55,320 --> 02:18:57,993 There is a cemetery, to a street here... 1651 02:18:58,440 --> 02:18:59,395 Who was... 1652 02:19:00,040 --> 02:19:01,871 - Neglected. - Abandoned. 1653 02:19:03,040 --> 02:19:04,712 Without gravestones. 1654 02:19:05,400 --> 02:19:06,549 It's very old. 1655 02:19:08,480 --> 02:19:09,959 D after what we say, 1656 02:19:10,200 --> 02:19:13,237 if we dig deep, we would find something. 1657 02:19:13,640 --> 02:19:16,279 A stele... but everything is buried. 1658 02:19:16,880 --> 02:19:19,917 Danny said, one of the last democratic meetings... 1659 02:19:20,720 --> 02:19:24,315 that he wanted to do something about it. 1660 02:19:25,080 --> 02:19:27,230 - It's complicated. - We do not know to whom it is. 1661 02:19:27,480 --> 02:19:32,315 We know it. There's still someone in the family, 1662 02:19:32,560 --> 02:19:35,279 in New Jersey, who does not want anything know. 1663 02:19:35,440 --> 02:19:37,317 He does not want to be responsible. 1664 02:19:37,480 --> 02:19:41,314 And if the community assumed this responsibility, 1665 02:19:41,560 --> 02:19:44,154 we would fall on a legal problem. 1666 02:19:44,600 --> 02:19:47,637 By being owners, we would be responsible forever. 1667 02:19:47,800 --> 02:19:49,392 What is not... 1668 02:19:50,320 --> 02:19:53,471 This would probably not be good for the neighborhood. 1669 02:19:53,680 --> 02:19:55,272 We have enough to do. 1670 02:19:55,480 --> 02:19:57,072 And the place is invisible. 1671 02:19:58,280 --> 02:19:59,759 It is not classified? 1672 02:20:00,600 --> 02:20:04,513 There is a law for historic cemeteries, 1673 02:20:04,680 --> 02:20:08,150 but I do not know how it works precisely. 1674 02:20:09,120 --> 02:20:10,997 It's just that we do not want to... 1675 02:20:11,320 --> 02:20:13,754 The Jackson Heights Embellishment Group 1676 02:20:14,000 --> 02:20:18,278 not be responsible for this land. 1677 02:20:18,880 --> 02:20:23,032 We usually garden at the foot of trees, 1678 02:20:23,320 --> 02:20:24,389 in the streets, 1679 02:20:24,760 --> 02:20:28,309 or so in front of a school, 1680 02:20:28,600 --> 02:20:30,431 collaborating with the school. 1681 02:20:31,040 --> 02:20:35,955 Or as close to Junction Boulevard 1682 02:20:36,440 --> 02:20:39,876 on, I believe, 34th Avenue, 1683 02:20:40,440 --> 02:20:42,749 the strip of land along the car park. 1684 02:20:43,560 --> 02:20:47,314 The owner of the store has given us his permission. 1685 02:20:47,800 --> 02:20:51,429 But this is not the case. is not ours. As is the composting area 1686 02:20:51,640 --> 02:20:53,631 and the gardens along the ring road 1687 02:20:53,800 --> 02:20:55,028 are not ours. 1688 02:20:55,200 --> 02:20:57,873 It's in the state, in the Department of Transport . 1689 02:20:58,200 --> 02:21:00,509 We just need to be covered 1690 02:21:00,680 --> 02:21:01,874 with insurance. 1691 02:21:02,200 --> 02:21:04,316 Since when do we know he's here? 1692 02:21:06,520 --> 02:21:09,956 - Ever since, I believe. - We've built around. 1693 02:21:10,840 --> 02:21:12,478 Literally. 1694 02:21:13,800 --> 02:21:17,998 But legal responsibility... 1695 02:21:20,080 --> 02:21:21,399 That's tricky . 1696 02:21:22,320 --> 02:21:23,958 C is a family cemetery? 1697 02:21:24,120 --> 02:21:27,237 From the Leverage family that gave its name to Leverage Street. 1698 02:21:27,480 --> 02:21:30,199 This goes back to 17th or 18th century? 1699 02:21:30,760 --> 02:21:32,716 - When does it date? - No idea. 1700 02:21:33,480 --> 02:21:34,595 No idea. 1701 02:21:35,360 --> 02:21:37,032 Cemeteries are not my thing. 1702 02:21:39,560 --> 02:21:41,312 Je tricote pour les vivants. 1703 02:21:41,480 --> 02:21:44,040 When I was small, in Brooklyn... 1704 02:21:46,840 --> 02:21:49,593 New Lots Avenue, there is an old Dutch temple, 1705 02:21:50,440 --> 02:21:52,670 which I'm sure you have. he was classified. 1706 02:21:52,960 --> 02:21:58,512 We loved going to the cemetery which was next door, 1707 02:21:58,680 --> 02:22:02,434 with tombstones that bore the names of the streets. 1708 02:22:03,000 --> 02:22:05,230 1709 02:22:06,360 --> 02:22:10,512 Van Siclen, Van Sinderen... 1710 02:22:11,320 --> 02:22:12,912 The streets took the place of the farms of the past. 1711 02:22:13,080 --> 02:22:15,071 In New Brunswick, 1712 02:22:15,800 --> 02:22:17,438 There are old cemeteries. 1713 02:22:19,680 --> 02:22:21,716 In the parking lot of a store... 1714 02:22:21,880 --> 02:22:24,440 when I was in college, was a Great Eastern, 1715 02:22:25,080 --> 02:22:26,433 a kind of discount store. 1716 02:22:26,840 --> 02:22:28,876 This was a domain. 1717 02:22:29,880 --> 02:22:34,556 The owner had been buried there. 1718 02:22:35,240 --> 02:22:39,074 they could not move the remains, because 1719 02:22:39,600 --> 02:22:41,636 found descendants. 1720 02:22:42,160 --> 02:22:44,913 They built the parking around, 1721 02:22:45,240 --> 02:22:46,593 with a small barrier. 1722 02:22:47,720 --> 02:22:50,109 When you come in, you can see the grave. 1723 02:22:51,480 --> 02:22:52,435 It's very... 1724 02:22:52,760 --> 02:22:56,036 There is an African-American burial in Lower Manhattan... 1725 02:22:56,880 --> 02:22:58,279 Who was discovered. 1726 02:22:59,040 --> 02:23:01,190 But that grave was known. 1727 02:23:01,720 --> 02:23:05,998 It was known that she was there, but the body could not be moved. 1728 02:23:06,440 --> 02:23:10,911 Under any inhabited place of the Earth, a human being is buried. / p> 1729 02:23:11,200 --> 02:23:14,590 Everything was built on someone's grave, 1730 02:23:14,840 --> 02:23:16,796 but no one remembers it. 1731 02:23:21,280 --> 02:23:23,475 In high school, my friend Judy , who lived in Harlem 1732 02:23:23,720 --> 02:23:26,678 and who was much more knowledgeable than me, 1733 02:23:27,080 --> 02:23:28,035 once told me... 1734 02:23:28,400 --> 02:23:30,277 She loved "Ben Casey". At the time At the time, 1735 02:23:30,520 --> 02:23:33,432 we liked either "Doctor Kildare", or "Ben Casey". 1736 02:23:33,680 --> 02:23:35,318 She, it was "Ben Casey". 1737 02:23:35,680 --> 02:23:37,477 1738 02:23:39,280 --> 02:23:41,840 She says, "He's gay." 1739 02:23:43,880 --> 02:23:46,838 "How do you know?" I barely knew... 1740 02:23:47,400 --> 02:23:48,753 We did not know much about it. something of all that at the time. 1741 02:23:50,120 --> 02:23:53,476 And she was right. 1742 02:23:53,920 --> 02:23:56,434 Same thing for Tyrone Power, and for... 1743 02:23:57,000 --> 02:23:57,955 Did you see "The Captain of Castile"? 1744 02:23:59,160 --> 02:24:02,277 I read the book. 1745 02:24:05,680 --> 02:24:07,796 The film was with Tyrone Power and... 1746 02:24:08,240 --> 02:24:10,231 This famous Latin actor... 1747 02:24:10,520 --> 02:24:12,954 Cesar Romero in the role of Cortez. 1748 02:24:13,200 --> 02:24:15,430 A big smile with a lot of teeth 1749 02:24:16,720 --> 02:24:20,952 That's when they fall in love during the shooting of the film. 1750 02:24:22,600 --> 02:24:26,354 When Tyrone had his infarct, Cesar was wiped out. 1751 02:24:26,960 --> 02:24:28,313 Who knew then? 1752 02:24:29,080 --> 02:24:31,071 These great "Latin lovers"... 1753 02:24:31,560 --> 02:24:33,551 Tyrone Power was Irish, but... 1754 02:24:34,200 --> 02:24:36,589 Cesar Romero, the "Latin lover". 1755 02:24:40,360 --> 02:24:42,635 All my favorite actors were gay. 1756 02:24:43,240 --> 02:24:44,434 What is it say about me? 1757 02:26:04,600 --> 02:26:05,953 Happy Pride! 1758 02:26:06,560 --> 02:26:09,518 God made us queer! 1759 02:26:28,680 --> 02:26:30,159 Jesus forgave Does it your sin? 1760 02:26:46,440 --> 02:26:48,715 This parade is a celebration 1761 02:26:49,240 --> 02:26:52,118 of life, a celebration of diversity 1762 02:26:52,400 --> 02:26:54,914 and inclusion in our city. 1763 02:26:55,560 --> 02:26:57,710 It is also an opportunity to remember 1764 02:26:58,040 --> 02:26:59,632 the stakes of our struggles. 1765 02:27:00,240 --> 02:27:03,312 This parade takes place in memory of Julio Rivera 1766 02:27:04,080 --> 02:27:08,039 and recalls the absurd death of a being who was so loved 1767 02:27:08,600 --> 02:27:11,353 of his family and his community. 1768 02:27:11,760 --> 02:27:14,752 We honor his memory by fighting 1769 02:27:15,040 --> 02:27:17,270 against intolerance and prejudice, 1770 02:27:17,800 --> 02:27:21,110 against all forms of violence against the LGBT community. 1771 02:27:21,360 --> 02:27:24,432 I hire: New York City is with you. 1772 02:27:24,960 --> 02:27:28,350 The New York Police are with you to quell 1773 02:27:28,600 --> 02:27:30,989 intolerance in all its forms. 1774 02:27:33,480 --> 02:27:34,708 Thanks to your efforts, 1775 02:27:35,920 --> 02:27:39,071 equality is spreading across the country like wildfire. 1776 02:27:39,280 --> 02:27:41,555 We are faithful to the ideals of this country. 1777 02:27:41,840 --> 02:27:46,152 That is worthy of being celebrated. Good Pride to all! 1778 02:27:49,120 --> 02:27:51,839 I want to say to you, Mister Mayor: 1779 02:27:52,080 --> 02:27:53,877 thank you to be among us. 1780 02:27:54,320 --> 02:27:56,515 Today, you are entering History! 1781 02:27:56,800 --> 02:27:59,758 You are the first mayor, in the history of this parade, 1782 02:28:00,200 --> 02:28:02,316 to parade with Queens Pride! 1783 02:28:38,000 --> 02:28:41,390 Danny Dromm, Founder of Queens Pride! 1784 02:29:45,200 --> 02:29:46,030 Is better? 1785 02:29:47,560 --> 02:29:49,869 It prevents him from getting wet when he pee. 1786 02:29:59,880 --> 02:30:03,270 This is for the air, against bad smells. 1787 02:30:05,480 --> 02:30:06,595 1788 02:30:08,680 --> 02:30:10,193 p> It smells good. 1789 02:31:12,280 --> 02:31:13,269 I have another chihuahua. 1790 02:31:14,400 --> 02:31:17,073 If I do more, 1791 02:31:18,040 --> 02:31:19,189 it will irritate his skin. 1792 02:31:19,960 --> 02:31:21,791 1793 02:31:22,040 --> 02:31:23,189 p> I leave like that, 1794 02:31:25,800 --> 02:31:27,950 My love! I have been changed! 1795 02:31:28,280 --> 02:31:29,872 He has his baby hair. 1796 02:31:30,320 --> 02:31:35,189 As long as he has not lost his baby hair, it will be like that 1797 02:31:36,080 --> 02:31:39,390 When he loses it, his fur will improve. 1798 02:31:59,240 --> 02:32:01,196 Hello. Free HIV testing. 1799 02:32:01,960 --> 02:32:02,915 A test? 1800 02:32:03,720 --> 02:32:05,073 Free HIV test? 1801 02:32:07,120 --> 02:32:08,758 Free condoms? Free test? 1802 02:32:11,560 --> 02:32:13,391 Free condoms and tests? 1803 02:32:17,440 --> 02:32:20,113 Center for Diversity 1804 02:32:20,280 --> 02:32:23,431 I think, or rather I guess, /> because I was not there... 1805 02:32:23,680 --> 02:32:24,715 This young 1806 02:32:25,480 --> 02:32:27,038 African-American transgender 1807 02:32:27,480 --> 02:32:30,950 walked in the street with two friends 1808 02:32:31,320 --> 02:32:33,038 when guys came in. 1809 02:32:33,640 --> 02:32:37,155 They whistled, they were visibly attracted. 1810 02:32:37,680 --> 02:32:39,318 Suddenly, there was a break between them 1811 02:32:40,200 --> 02:32:42,111 realized that she was transgender. 1812 02:32:42,520 --> 02:32:46,433 I think that he was alone, he would have dropped. 1813 02:32:48,160 --> 02:32:50,754 But he obviously believed < that his masculinity and his hetero-normality 1814 02:32:50,960 --> 02:32:53,838 being questioned, he must react 1815 02:32:54,000 --> 02:32:56,070 with hostility if not violence. 1816 02:32:56,680 --> 02:32:58,432 / p> 1817 02:32:58,640 --> 02:33:00,358 And he hit her in the face. 1818 02:33:00,920 --> 02:33:04,435 He hit so hard that she died 1819 02:33:05,800 --> 02:33:07,074 from the beatings. 1820 02:33:07,520 --> 02:33:09,670 It happened in front of a police station. 1821 02:33:11,520 --> 02:33:13,351 Incredible but true. Right in front. 1822 02:33:13,520 --> 02:33:15,795 In this type of situation, 1823 02:33:16,320 --> 02:33:19,198 I would tend to say that if he had been alone, 1824 02:33:19,640 --> 02:33:21,153 he would have left alone. 1825 02:33:21,640 --> 02:33:24,200 But as he was with his friends... 1826 02:33:24,560 --> 02:33:25,993 Who told him all... 1827 02:33:27,440 --> 02:33:29,158 If one of them said: 1828 02:33:29,360 --> 02:33:30,110 "Drop it" or something like that, 1829 02:33:30,400 --> 02:33:32,470 he might have dropped. 1830 02:33:32,760 --> 02:33:35,479 "It's nothing, just a mistake." 1831 02:33:35,760 --> 02:33:37,591 But they have took the other direction. 1832 02:33:40,880 --> 02:33:43,713 They encouraged it. 1833 02:33:45,480 --> 02:33:47,789 Alas, the streets are not safe 1834 02:33:48,120 --> 02:33:49,235 for us. 1835 02:33:49,640 --> 02:33:51,358 We must be very careful, 1836 02:33:51,600 --> 02:33:52,555 attentive to the environment. Take precautions. 1837 02:33:55,680 --> 02:33:58,638 I feel less exposed as well. 1838 02:33:59,360 --> 02:34:02,670 - How are you, Victoria? - As an Afro-American man... 1839 02:34:03,040 --> 02:34:04,268 I'm exposed... 1840 02:34:05,720 --> 02:34:08,188 They do not look at me when I'm like that. 1841 02:34:09,000 --> 02:34:11,639 This is my male character that we look at. 1842 02:34:12,560 --> 02:34:14,755 Interesting. 1843 02:34:15,040 --> 02:34:17,600 C'est mon personnage masculin qu'on regarde. 1844 02:34:17,880 --> 02:34:18,551 Intéressant. 1845 02:34:18,800 --> 02:34:22,110 They change sidewalk for fear of my male character. 1846 02:34:22,440 --> 02:34:25,352 No one turns on me as a woman. 1847 02:34:25,880 --> 02:34:27,677 They are scared for their bags... 1848 02:34:28,600 --> 02:34:32,752 You're less harassed by the police when you're a woman? 1849 02:34:36,280 --> 02:34:38,999 I'm not harassed. My job protects me 1850 02:34:39,440 --> 02:34:43,433 As soon as they discover it, they think that I have a camera and they are running away. 1851 02:34:46,800 --> 02:34:49,360 People react differently according to neighborhoods 1852 02:34:50,480 --> 02:34:53,950 to your male character? 1853 02:34:55,040 --> 02:34:58,271 If you're in a black neighborhood? 1854 02:35:01,000 --> 02:35:03,036 It's different. 1855 02:35:03,920 --> 02:35:07,276 Less because of people that of my behavior. 1856 02:35:08,280 --> 02:35:10,669 I do not behave "in Black". 1857 02:35:11,360 --> 02:35:14,193 It has always been so for me, since high school. 1858 02:35:15,200 --> 02:35:17,794 In a black neighborhood, I do not fit. 1859 02:35:19,040 --> 02:35:22,953 You said you're worried about "framing" or not. 1860 02:35:23,160 --> 02:35:25,310 I've never been in with any group. 1861 02:35:26,000 --> 02:35:30,198 somewhere where I do not fit, is normal. 1862 02:35:30,440 --> 02:35:33,637 It's not a matter of framing... I've never really framed. 1863 02:35:34,160 --> 02:35:37,311 It's about being loved, what's different. 1864 02:35:42,000 --> 02:35:44,036 In groups where I do not fit, 1865 02:35:44,720 --> 02:35:49,430 I I felt accepted and loved as an individual. 1866 02:35:49,840 --> 02:35:52,638 In other groups on the other hand... 1867 02:35:55,680 --> 02:35:58,990 where I probably framed more, 1868 02:35:59,640 --> 02:36:02,279 I was not "friendly". 1869 02:36:03,720 --> 02:36:05,392 In some groups, I felt 1870 02:36:05,800 --> 02:36:08,872 that I was not accepted, 1871 02:36:10,240 --> 02:36:11,798 br /> one way or another. 1872 02:36:12,320 --> 02:36:15,915 I'd like to be in groups. That's why I'm here. 1873 02:36:18,200 --> 02:36:21,397 I want to be in a band, I want a community, some friends. 1874 02:36:21,760 --> 02:36:22,988 / p> 1875 02:36:23,400 --> 02:36:26,312 And I have it. 1876 02:36:27,040 --> 02:36:29,156 But yes, it's a worry. That I had too. 1877 02:36:29,840 --> 02:36:31,398 But I thought : "Good... 1878 02:36:33,480 --> 02:36:36,074 " if I do not like them... " 1879 02:36:37,040 --> 02:36:39,554 I tried other groups, 1880 02:36:40,480 --> 02:36:41,913 and I had the impression that no one 1881 02:36:42,640 --> 02:36:44,835 liked me, and then... 1882 02:36:53,640 --> 02:36:55,278 I eclipsed myself. "I will not go anymore" . 1883 02:36:55,480 --> 02:36:58,438 Remember the Holocaust. 1884 02:36:58,840 --> 02:37:01,149 We remember with sorrow the catastrophe 1885 02:37:01,520 --> 02:37:03,715 that took away people in Europe, 1886 02:37:04,440 --> 02:37:06,192 adding an unprecedented chapter 1887 02:37:07,520 --> 02:37:10,159 to the story of our suffering. 1888 02:37:10,720 --> 02:37:13,598 annihilated by civilized people 1889 02:37:14,200 --> 02:37:15,872 behaving like barbarians. 1890 02:37:17,080 --> 02:37:19,833 The cruelty of Pharaoh, Haman, 1891 02:37:20,080 --> 02:37:22,355 Nebuchadnezzar and Titus 1892 02:37:22,840 --> 02:37:26,355 can not be compared to the diabolical projects 1893 02:37:26,760 --> 02:37:28,671 of modern tyrants 1894 02:37:28,840 --> 02:37:33,391 in their plan to exterminate an entire people. 1895 02:37:34,400 --> 02:37:35,958 The blood of the innocent 1896 02:37:36,440 --> 02:37:38,476 who perished in the gas chambers 1897 02:37:38,760 --> 02:37:41,320 of Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen, 1898 02:37:42,240 --> 02:37:44,834 of Buchenwald, Dachau , 1899 02:37:45,480 --> 02:37:48,552 Treblinka and Theresienstadt, 1900 02:37:49,200 --> 02:37:52,112 challenges God and humanity. 1901 02:37:53,160 --> 02:37:56,311 We will never forget the fire at the synagogues 02:37:58,193 and at the places of study, 1903 02:37:59,240 --> 02:38:03,279 the destruction of holy books and scrolls of the Torah, 1904 02:38:03,960 --> 02:38:06,076 sadistic torture and murder 1905 02:38:06,360 --> 02:38:09,033 scholars, sages 1906 02:38:09,200 --> 02:38:10,269 and masters. 1907 02:38:10,440 --> 02:38:13,671 They tortured the flesh of our brothers and sisters, 1908 02:38:14,520 --> 02:38:16,670 but they were able to crush their spirit, 1909 02:38:17,400 --> 02:38:19,152 their faith nor their love. 1910 02:38:19,440 --> 02:38:21,158 We remember our brothers 1911 02:38:21,320 --> 02:38:23,629 and our sisters of the Warsaw ghetto 1912 02:38:24,400 --> 02:38:26,436 and other hellish places, 1913 02:38:27,120 --> 02:38:28,917 who rose bravely 1914 02:38:29,120 --> 02:38:31,953 and defied their monstrous opponents. 1915 02:38:33,440 --> 02:38:35,192 We remember heroism 1916 02:38:35,400 --> 02:38:41,316 those who, in the face of unprecedented and overwhelming force, 1917 02:38:41,960 --> 02:38:44,554 maintained Jewish life and culture 1918 02:38:45,200 --> 02:38:47,191 and reaffirmed Jewish values 1919 02:38:47,560 --> 02:38:51,155 at the very heart of enslavement and degradation. 1920 02:38:52,440 --> 02:38:53,998 Even when we cry, 1921 02:38:54,480 --> 02:38:58,359 we remember those precious 1922 02:38:58,800 --> 02:39:01,473 other 1923 02:39:02,120 --> 02:39:04,680 precious people 1924 02:39:04,960 --> 02:39:06,757 who, at the risk of their lives, 1925 02:39:07,840 --> 02:39:08,431 1926 02:39:08,880 --> 02:39:10,711 1927 02:39:11,000 --> 02:39:13,116 1928 02:39:13,280 --> 02:39:14,793 1929 02:39:14,960 --> 02:39:17,315 p> saved some of us from here. 1930 02:39:17,480 --> 02:39:20,074 In truth, 1931 02:39:20,240 --> 02:39:23,391 the righteous of all nations 1932 02:39:45,960 --> 02:39:48,633 have their share of the world to come. 02:39:52,475 Lord, 1934 02:39:54,000 --> 02:39:58,915 remember our martyred children. 1935 02:40:00,440 --> 02:40:03,989 Remember those who gave their lives 1936 02:40:04,760 --> 02:40:06,955 Poverty is like slavery. 1937 02:40:07,480 --> 02:40:09,550 This is not a fate! 1938 02:40:09,880 --> 02:40:12,235 It can be eliminated by human action. 1939 02:40:12,920 --> 02:40:15,912 I want you to show your support, 1940 02:40:16,120 --> 02:40:19,795 and think about what will be said to you tonight. 1941 02:40:20,640 --> 02:40:23,712 To do this , sir will introduce 1942 02:40:24,040 --> 02:40:26,190 the New York City Identity Card 1943 02:40:27,600 --> 02:40:28,669 Juan Carlos. 1944 02:40:38,160 --> 02:40:39,798 A question simple: 1945 02:40:40,440 --> 02:40:44,035 who heard about IDNYC? Raise your hand. 1946 02:40:44,640 --> 02:40:47,359 You are well informed. For those who do not know, 1947 02:40:47,600 --> 02:40:52,833 p> 1948 02:40:53,280 --> 02:40:54,952 this is a campaign that has been going on in New York 1949 02:40:55,560 --> 02:40:57,710 for over 2 years. 1950 02:40:58,120 --> 02:41:01,476 The process has been long, 1951 02:41:01,840 --> 02:41:04,673 But I bring you good news. 1952 02:41:05,160 --> 02:41:07,071 Why is it good? 1953 02:41:08,120 --> 02:41:11,715 Last week, we negotiated with the City Hall 1954 02:41:11,960 --> 02:41:14,155 the somewhat difficult aspects 1955 02:41:14,400 --> 02:41:17,073 that the process goes through, 1956 02:41:17,880 --> 02:41:19,791 at City Council. 1957 02:41:20,520 --> 02:41:22,351 It was a matter of knowing 1958 02:41:22,680 --> 02:41:25,319 p> 1959 02:41:25,920 --> 02:41:27,990 what would become our personal data 1960 02:41:28,240 --> 02:41:31,232 once in the possession of the police. 1961 02:41:31,840 --> 02:41:36,436 According to the agreements with the City Council 1962 02:41:36,720 --> 02:41:40,998 and the municipal administration, this information will be managed 1963 02:41:41,520 --> 02:41:45,479 by the Department of Human Resources and not by the police. 1964 02:41:46,000 --> 02:41:47,718 What is good for us , because we will not be victims 1965 02:41:47,960 --> 02:41:51,919 of the police persecution 1966 02:41:52,800 --> 02:41:57,794 What will happen next of this agreement with the Mayor? 1967 02:41:58,400 --> 02:42:01,119 Thursday, the coming Thursday, 1968 02:42:01,680 --> 02:42:06,754 will be voted the approval of the IDNYC. 1969 02:42:07,200 --> 02:42:08,315 What do you think? 1970 02:42:08,760 --> 02:42:10,432 - This is fine. - This is fine! 1971 02:42:10,920 --> 02:42:14,879 > 1972 02:42:15,120 --> 02:42:15,996 It feels like when Colombia wins a football game. 1973 02:42:17,160 --> 02:42:18,718 We're happy! 1974 02:42:18,920 --> 02:42:22,356 There's something to celebrate. 1975 02:42:23,280 --> 02:42:25,510 Because this identity card will allow us 1976 02:42:25,720 --> 02:42:29,269 to live quietly in our city. 1977 02:42:29,480 --> 02:42:32,597 To take steps, > rent accommodation, 1978 02:42:33,680 --> 02:42:36,752 go to the library or in any public building. 1979 02:42:36,960 --> 02:42:39,952 If we need the police, we will be able to call 1980 02:42:40,440 --> 02:42:42,192 without fear of being stopped. 1981 02:42:43,400 --> 02:42:46,039 This is extremely important. 1982 02:42:46,400 --> 02:42:48,197 to a larger project, 1983 02:42:48,360 --> 02:42:51,272 New York State Identity . 1984 02:42:51,600 --> 02:42:53,033 Here's my question : 1985 02:42:54,440 --> 02:42:58,513 how is the relationship between police and community going? 1986 02:42:59,160 --> 02:43:03,233 Will they continue in the idea to keep 1987 02:43:03,800 --> 02:43:05,233 personal data? 1988 02:43:05,480 --> 02:43:07,152 Last week, we were told 1989 02:43:07,440 --> 02:43:10,113 that the police could keep 1990 02:43:10,360 --> 02:43:11,873 the personal data for a certain amount of time. 1991 02:43:13,600 --> 02:43:16,592 / p> 1992 02:43:17,720 --> 02:43:19,438 What has frightened many. 1993 02:43:19,640 --> 02:43:23,189 By the way, 1994 02:43:23,760 --> 02:43:26,957 will the identity card have limited validity? 1995 02:43:27,200 --> 02:43:30,590 The point it raises refers to a 1996 02:43:31,240 --> 02:43:35,153 community concern: that the police keep the records. 1997 02:43:35,400 --> 02:43:39,757 insofar as the police could block such a project. 1998 02:43:40,480 --> 02:43:42,596 But thanks to the competence 1999 02:43:42,840 --> 02:43:45,593 of organizations like Make The Road New York, 2000 02:43:45,760 --> 02:43:47,830 it is understood that this information 2001 02:43:48,240 --> 02:43:50,276 will not be held by the police. 2002 02:43:50,560 --> 02:43:52,357 They will be managed 2003 02:43:52,600 --> 02:43:55,398 by the City's Human Resources . 2004 02:43:55,920 --> 02:43:58,354 It's totally different. For the police 2005 02:43:58,760 --> 02:44:00,637 to have access 2006 02:44:00,800 --> 02:44:02,916 2007 02:44:03,080 --> 02:44:04,877 2008 02:44:05,080 --> 02:44:07,640 2009 02:44:08,120 --> 02:44:10,190 p> to our personal files, 2010 02:44:10,440 --> 02:44:13,034 it will be necessary to order a judge. 2011 02:44:13,200 --> 02:44:16,909 In short, no police officer will be able to say: 2012 02:44:17,080 --> 02:44:18,195 "I do what I want from your file." 2013 02:44:19,400 --> 02:44:22,358 We are determined to have a better life 2014 02:44:22,800 --> 02:44:25,394 individually and as communities. 2015 02:44:25,720 --> 02:44:28,553 We seek to develop here 2016 02:44:28,920 --> 02:44:30,717 < unity in diversity. 2017 02:44:32,080 --> 02:44:35,038 The beauty of our work here is to belong to this diversity. See wealth 2018 02:44:35,200 --> 02:44:37,316 p> 2019 02:44:37,560 --> 02:44:39,516 that all these countries represent. 2020 02:44:39,920 --> 02:44:41,592 The variety of talents 2021 02:44:41,760 --> 02:44:44,354 here, the colors 2022 02:44:44,520 --> 02:44:46,715 and the cultures brought to the United States, 2023 02:44:46,920 --> 02:44:49,036 we must be proud of it! 2024 02:44:49,600 --> 02:44:52,114 From what we brought to the United States. 2025 02:44:53,440 --> 02:44:54,919 Qu & apos; we are not told: 2026 02:44:55,080 --> 02:44:56,479 "They came to take it." 2027 02:44:57,560 --> 02:45:02,111 It's the opposite. We give here our lives and our sweat, 2028 02:45:02,280 --> 02:45:04,475 for this nation to progress. 2029 02:45:05,600 --> 02:45:07,079 Let's be proud of ourselves, 2030 02:45:07,280 --> 02:45:09,236 of our work, 2031 02:45:09,480 --> 02:45:11,675 and all our countries. 2032 02:45:11,840 --> 02:45:14,354 2033 02:45:33,280 --> 02:45:36,033 And that's what we need to work on! 2034 02:45:36,520 --> 02:45:38,511 We can help you even if your English is weak! 2035 02:45:38,760 --> 02:45:39,795 You are here to study 2036 02:45:40,080 --> 02:45:43,311 Brooklyn, 2037 02:45:44,040 --> 02:45:45,632 to take a taxi exam of New York City. 2038 02:45:46,640 --> 02:45:48,437 Good evening, Shema? Good evening. 2039 02:45:48,720 --> 02:45:49,835 Your subway has broken, my friend? 2040 02:45:50,080 --> 02:45:51,035 Late yesterday 2041 02:45:51,320 --> 02:45:52,878 and today, 2042 02:45:53,040 --> 02:45:55,759 late every days. 2043 02:45:56,040 --> 02:45:56,836 Portable? A phone call, darling? 2044 02:45:57,640 --> 02:45:58,550 Sit down. 2045 02:45:58,840 --> 02:46:00,831 Battery Tunnel. 2046 02:46:01,320 --> 02:46:02,196 Toll? Free? 2047 02:46:02,480 --> 02:46:03,959 Or you do not know? 2048 02:46:04,280 --> 02:46:05,554 Tunnel always toll. 2049 02:46:05,840 --> 02:46:07,751 My God! A shabashi for him. 2050 02:46:08,600 --> 02:46:10,079 Tunnel: always toll. 2051 02:46:10,320 --> 02:46:10,957 Tunnel? 2052 02:46:12,640 --> 02:46:14,676 Easy to memorize. T for tunnel, 2053 02:46:15,520 --> 02:46:16,350 T for toll , toll. 2054 02:46:16,640 --> 02:46:20,269 Bridge? Sometimes toll, sometimes free. 2055 02:46:20,440 --> 02:46:22,032 Tunnel? Still at toll. 2056 02:46:22,360 --> 02:46:23,952 One question, Pemba. 2057 02:46:24,480 --> 02:46:26,072 Who pays the toll? 2058 02:46:26,440 --> 02:46:28,829 Customer, driver or government? 2059 02:46:29,440 --> 02:46:30,236 p> Client. 2060 02:46:30,440 --> 02:46:32,078 A shabashi . Well done, my friend. 2061 02:46:32,360 --> 02:46:34,749 Who pays the toll? The passenger. Who pays? 2062 02:46:36,360 --> 02:46:38,476 Near the Battery Tunnel on the Brooklyn side, 2063 02:46:38,680 --> 02:46:39,669 there is a neighborhood. 2064 02:46:39,920 --> 02:46:42,514 The committee licenses love the word "neighborhood". 2065 02:46:42,680 --> 02:46:45,752 If you're new, copy the word "neighborhood". 2066 02:46:46,920 --> 02:46:48,273 Copy this. "Neighborhood". 2067 02:46:50,520 --> 02:46:52,954 Temba darling, how do you say "neighborhood" 2068 02:46:53,120 --> 02:46:54,314 in Nepali? 2069 02:46:55,520 --> 02:46:57,158 A shabashi . Excellent. 2070 02:46:57,320 --> 02:46:58,753 How do you say in Tibetan? 2071 02:46:59,280 --> 02:47:01,748 How do you say in Bengali, Mr. Kashim? 2072 02:47:02,680 --> 02:47:03,635 A shabashi < /i>. 2073 02:47:04,040 --> 02:47:05,155 In Urdu? 2074 02:47:06,520 --> 02:47:09,398 In French neighborhood, in Arabic mantaka . 2075 02:47:09,560 --> 02:47:12,120 > 2076 02:47:12,280 --> 02:47:15,158 In what neighborhood are we? Jackson Heights. 2077 02:47:15,320 --> 02:47:18,278 Jackson Heights is a neighborhood. Flushing is a neighborhood. 2078 02:47:18,760 --> 02:47:21,911 Astoria is a neighborhood. Sunnyside is a neighborhood. 2079 02:47:22,240 --> 02:47:24,800 Read a map of Brooklyn, read a map 2080 02:47:25,000 --> 02:47:28,436 On any map, towards the nose is North. 2081 02:47:28,640 --> 02:47:29,914 Here is the North. 2082 02:47:31,920 --> 02:47:33,638 Down to the shoes... 2083 02:47:34,400 --> 02:47:36,277 Indra wears shoes or not? 2084 02:47:37,560 --> 02:47:38,231 With shoes? 2085 02:47:38,480 --> 02:47:40,118 Red shoes, thank you. 2086 02:47:40,680 --> 02:47:41,954 To the shoes... 2087 02:47:43,000 --> 02:47:46,436 "shoe" starts with a "s" like "South". 2088 02:47:49,320 --> 02:47:50,196 South. 2089 02:47:51,080 --> 02:47:54,516 Most people, I would say 99% of people , 2090 02:47:54,920 --> 02:47:57,639 in Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Africa, 2091 02:47:58,120 --> 02:47:59,473 eat with the right hand. 2092 02:48:00,240 --> 02:48:02,595 Without fork and knife. 2093 02:48:02,760 --> 02:48:05,069 99% of people engulf themselves with this hand. This hand is used to engulf. 2094 02:48:05,440 --> 02:48:07,476 Is not it, Mr. Pemba? 2095 02:48:09,000 --> 02:48:10,228 Swallow with an "e" for "East". 2096 02:48:11,200 --> 02:48:14,351 There, it's "Swallow-East". 2097 02:48:14,800 --> 02:48:17,109 Là, c'est "Engloutir-Est". 2098 02:48:18,040 --> 02:48:22,352 In Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, no toilet paper. 2099 02:48:22,560 --> 02:48:23,595 Backside, 2100 02:48:23,800 --> 02:48:26,678 wash poop, clean the orifice. 2101 02:48:27,280 --> 02:48:31,637 Orifice cleaned with this hand, "o" as "West". 2102 02:48:32,800 --> 02:48:36,952 All over the world, this is the north, this the south 2103 02:48:37,200 --> 02:48:39,395 this is and this is west. 2104 02:48:39,640 --> 02:48:41,551 For you, Dr. Shema. I know you. 2105 02:48:42,200 --> 02:48:44,839 Never Ever Smoke Weed. Never smoke grass. 2106 02:48:45,400 --> 02:48:46,389 Do you remember? 2107 02:48:48,160 --> 02:48:50,355 NESW. Understand? 2108 02:48:51,320 --> 02:48:52,150 Cardinal points. 2109 02:48:52,400 --> 02:48:54,118 At the final exam, 2110 02:48:54,600 --> 02:48:57,876 five or maybe six questions will concern 2111 02:48:58,240 --> 02:48:59,878 the 4 cardinal points. 2112 02:49:00,120 --> 02:49:01,838 You need to know every card 2113 02:49:02,120 --> 02:49:05,556 from North Nose to South Soulier, 2114 02:49:05,720 --> 02:49:08,029 from Sulfur-East to West Orifice . 2115 02:49:09,960 --> 02:49:12,030 I'll give you a copy of this drawing. 2116 02:49:12,440 --> 02:49:13,350 Put 2117 02:49:13,520 --> 02:49:15,795 the drawing in front of you, and practice. 2118 02:49:16,080 --> 02:49:17,638 2119 02:49:18,000 --> 02:49:20,753 p> Once, twice, 2120 02:49:21,200 --> 02:49:22,952 three times, four times, five times, 2121 02:49:23,560 --> 02:49:26,120 six times, seven times, 2122 02:49:26,280 --> 02:49:29,397 eight times, nine, ten 2123 02:49:30,120 --> 02:49:30,950 Practice. When the drawing is there, 2124 02:49:31,400 --> 02:49:33,595 you go 2125 02:49:35,000 --> 02:49:36,558 to the next drawing. Understand? 2126 02:49:36,760 --> 02:49:38,637 Lots of people are happy 2127 02:49:38,800 --> 02:49:39,789 to read the drawing. This is stupid. 2128 02:49:40,400 --> 02:49:43,312 Loss of time. 2129 02:49:43,800 --> 02:49:46,439 Most people are not geniuses. Believe me. 2130 02:49:46,680 --> 02:49:49,990 They look at the drawing and hold nothing. 2131 02:49:50,280 --> 02:49:54,114 The best method... I studied. Believe me. 2132 02:49:54,520 --> 02:49:56,192 The best method, is to write what we see. 2133 02:49:56,400 --> 02:49:58,470 Even more? I give you some. Understand? 2134 02:49:59,000 --> 02:49:59,796 Let's go ahead. 2135 02:50:39,120 --> 02:50:40,917 New cases. Two minutes 2136 02:50:41,080 --> 02:50:43,275 for new cases. 2137 02:50:43,960 --> 02:50:44,836 I have one. 2138 02:50:45,600 --> 02:50:47,192 And this fellow too. 2139 02:50:48,480 --> 02:50:52,553 My case is simple. I was working for a company 2140 02:50:53,680 --> 02:50:56,148 outsourcing. 2141 02:50:57,800 --> 02:51:02,715 We were told that sometimes, if we had finished the job, 2142 02:51:04,120 --> 02:51:07,908 after the leaders left, we could go 5-10 minutes earlier. 2143 02:51:08,560 --> 02:51:12,394 20 days ago, I left 12 minutes before finishing. 2144 02:51:13,360 --> 02:51:16,989 And I was suspended , in principle for 3 days. 2145 02:51:17,720 --> 02:51:22,191 Three days later, I am told: "No, you are definitively fired." 2146 02:51:22,840 --> 02:51:25,479 Without reason, without justification. 2147 02:51:26,120 --> 02:51:29,999 Neither my boss nor anyone else complained about me. 2148 02:51:30,320 --> 02:51:33,517 My work apparently gave satisfaction. 2149 02:51:35,000 --> 02:51:37,958 I found myself disarmed... 2150 02:51:39,320 --> 02:51:41,834 We feel helpless. 2151 02:51:42,000 --> 02:51:46,357 That's less job than the feeling of helplessness 2152 02:51:46,520 --> 02:51:49,717 to be dismissed for no reason 2153 02:51:49,920 --> 02:51:53,151 of a job that was not paid much 2154 02:51:53,840 --> 02:51:55,239 I do not know... 2155 02:51:55,960 --> 02:51:58,758 that's what I wanted to tell you. Frankly, 2156 02:52:00,480 --> 02:52:05,429 we sometimes come to ask yourself 2157 02:52:05,600 --> 02:52:09,991 what is the reality of this country. 2158 02:52:10,760 --> 02:52:12,876 Where's the truth... 2159 02:52:13,600 --> 02:52:17,036 of the idea here, There are many freedoms. 2160 02:52:17,320 --> 02:52:20,392 Yes, many freedoms that allow 2161 02:52:21,400 --> 02:52:24,312 to exploit, to mistreat you... 2162 02:52:26,440 --> 02:52:28,317 2163 02:52:28,480 --> 02:52:29,799 No one is listening. 2164 02:52:30,040 --> 02:52:33,271 Except the respect due to those who may have had 2165 02:52:33,560 --> 02:52:34,754 other experiences. 2166 02:52:35,160 --> 02:52:38,357 I did not think: "J & apos; I did badly, 2167 02:52:39,320 --> 02:52:41,754 "I missed my duty"... No. 2168 02:52:42,720 --> 02:52:44,995 On the contrary, I even regretted 2169 02:52:45,760 --> 02:52:48,593 having done so well, so much I felt mistreated. 2170 02:52:49,200 --> 02:52:50,519 What business was there? 2171 02:52:51,160 --> 02:52:53,276 A cleaning company. 2172 02:52:53,720 --> 02:52:55,995 I did some cleaning. 2173 02:52:57,680 --> 02:52:58,999 Office cleaning. 2174 02:52:59,400 --> 02:53:02,039 Besides, this is not my job. 2175 02:53:02,480 --> 02:53:05,790 I took this job because I found myself unemployed. 2176 02:53:05,960 --> 02:53:08,997 My real job, is painting and plaster. 2177 02:53:09,520 --> 02:53:11,636 I accepted this job because... 2178 02:53:12,400 --> 02:53:15,631 as they say at home, "the need is a mad dog". 2179 02:53:16,120 --> 02:53:17,439 J'ai accepté. 2180 02:53:18,000 --> 02:53:21,356 I found it good. With those I worked for, 2181 02:53:21,920 --> 02:53:25,913 people from the company itself, 2182 02:53:26,440 --> 02:53:28,874 everything was fine, never a complaint 2183 02:53:29,120 --> 02:53:31,793 Never a reproach. 2184 02:53:32,240 --> 02:53:33,229 On the contrary. 2185 02:53:33,400 --> 02:53:37,996 "You work well, you've never had someone like you." well. " 2186 02:53:38,680 --> 02:53:42,389 And I remember that when I was fired, 2187 02:53:42,840 --> 02:53:45,274 a fellow worker said: 2188 02:53:46,160 --> 02:53:47,991 " They say you left. 2189 02:53:48,160 --> 02:53:50,310 "And not that they have suspended." 2190 02:53:50,640 --> 02:53:52,392 And impossible 2191 02:53:53,000 --> 02:53:54,956 to find them to say: 2192 02:53:55,160 --> 02:53:59,472 "I did not leave." It's just that a foreman, 2193 02:53:59,640 --> 02:54:02,677 for reasons I do not know, 2194 02:54:02,840 --> 02:54:04,876 I was suspended. I was there for 9 months. 2195 02:54:05,240 --> 02:54:08,277 To enter, you must have an electronic badge. 2196 02:54:08,720 --> 02:54:11,553 They never have wanted to give me a badge. 2197 02:54:11,720 --> 02:54:14,757 Everything was, I guess, well calculated. 2198 02:54:14,920 --> 02:54:19,550 When this foreman arrived, we had a difficult winter. 2199 02:54:19,920 --> 02:54:26,029 We were working 16 to 18 hours to clear the snow. 2200 02:54:26,200 --> 02:54:29,510 But we were told: "Do not worry, the summer will come, 2201 02:54:29,680 --> 02:54:31,671 " the work will be less painful. " 2202 02:54:32,200 --> 02:54:35,954 I think it was a kind of manipulation, 2203 02:54:36,520 --> 02:54:38,715 to be able to say after: " Go-in. " 2204 02:54:38,960 --> 02:54:41,758 What happened? You're done and it's over. 2205 02:54:41,920 --> 02:54:43,148 We do not argue. 2206 02:54:43,320 --> 02:54:46,915 And we feel really helpless. I feel... 2207 02:54:47,320 --> 02:54:48,639 I do not know. 2208 02:54:49,120 --> 02:54:50,951 I can not find the words. 2209 02:54:51,120 --> 02:54:52,155 Thank you. 2210 02:54:57,520 --> 02:55:00,273 2211 02:55:00,440 --> 02:55:04,831 p> I'm calling Eduardo, I'm Mexican. 2212 02:55:05,000 --> 02:55:08,993 I need support too. I was a cook at a pizzeria. 2213 02:55:09,720 --> 02:55:13,156 And I was paid minimum wage. 2214 02:55:13,320 --> 02:55:17,598 I was working more than 60 hours, up to 65 hours a week. 2215 02:55:18,240 --> 02:55:22,870 Some colleagues who could leave early, sometimes let me 2216 02:55:23,120 --> 02:55:24,712 shut down. 2217 02:55:25,240 --> 02:55:26,753 I find it unfair. 2218 02:55:27,040 --> 02:55:29,873 That's because I do not know English well. 2219 02:55:30,360 --> 02:55:32,271 I think that's why it's so. 2220 02:55:32,840 --> 02:55:35,673 / p> 2221 02:55:36,280 --> 02:55:37,918 I would like to know if you can help me. 2222 02:55:39,800 --> 02:55:43,156 That's all. 2223 02:55:43,440 --> 02:55:45,317 Do not go. > A question for our comrade? 2224 02:55:46,200 --> 02:55:47,679 Are you owed wages? 2225 02:55:49,320 --> 02:55:53,074 Are you owed wages? 2226 02:55:53,560 --> 02:55:55,312 It's just that I was working > more than 60 hours. 2227 02:55:55,480 --> 02:55:57,914 No overtime. 2228 02:55:58,080 --> 02:56:00,913 They promised hours, but nothing. 2229 02:56:01,200 --> 02:56:05,796 While working more than 60 hours, 64 hours a week. 2230 02:56:06,280 --> 02:56:08,919 2231 02:56:11,240 --> 02:56:13,071 2232 02:56:13,400 --> 02:56:14,150 p> Curiosity: where are the bosses? 2233 02:56:15,000 --> 02:56:17,753 I do not remember. 2234 02:56:17,960 --> 02:56:20,713 Greeks? 2235 02:56:21,000 --> 02:56:22,149 Since you think < because of your English, 2236 02:56:22,520 --> 02:56:26,798 they started to overexploit you... 2237 02:56:28,880 --> 02:56:31,348 To discriminate you. 2238 02:56:31,560 --> 02:56:34,518 I deduce that they do not know Spanish. Where are they? 2239 02:56:36,440 --> 02:56:39,557 This is a "pizzeria romana italiana", 2240 02:56:40,200 --> 02:56:42,395 but they are elsewhere, I do not know where. / p> 2241 02:56:42,880 --> 02:56:44,836 They have a religion where they pray... 2242 02:56:46,280 --> 02:56:47,633 They pray 3 times a day. 2243 02:56:49,720 --> 02:56:51,119 - Muslims? - Muslims. 2244 02:56:51,280 --> 02:56:54,078 p> 2245 02:56:54,320 --> 02:56:56,515 Whether they are green, yellow or red, 2246 02:56:57,160 --> 02:57:00,755 is discrimination and wage theft, 2247 02:57:00,960 --> 02:57:03,030 whatever the country and the language, 2248 02:57:03,760 --> 02:57:05,910 whether they speak it or not. 2249 02:57:07,760 --> 02:57:10,194 We meet here the whole world. 2250 02:57:10,480 --> 02:57:13,995 It does not matter if you are Chinese, American, Dominican, Colombian, Argentine... 2251 02:57:14,400 --> 02:57:17,312 We've seen every country here. 2252 02:57:17,720 --> 02:57:20,234 p> We see employers stealing wages, including 2253 02:57:20,400 --> 02:57:24,359 from workers in their country. 2254 02:57:25,680 --> 02:57:28,353 Or from their families. 2255 02:57:28,520 --> 02:57:29,794 in families, we see pay stealing. 2256 02:57:29,960 --> 02:57:34,431 So, please, no need to... 2257 02:57:34,600 --> 02:57:37,831 When someone wants stealing money 2258 02:57:38,840 --> 02:57:42,037 from a worker, it does not matter. 2259 02:57:42,200 --> 02:57:44,156 It does not matter to him that he is his country or his family. 2260 02:57:44,400 --> 02:57:47,472 Peu lui importe qu'il soit de son pays ou de sa famille. 2261 02:57:47,800 --> 02:57:50,189 If he decides to earn three more pennies 2262 02:57:50,560 --> 02:57:52,551 at the expense of the worker, he will.