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CITY OF NEWARK ANNOUNCES POLICE LAYOFFS ARE EFFECTIVE AS OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30; POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS INITIATED A FIVE-PART PLAN TO COUNTER ANY EFFECTS OF THESE REDUCTIONS IN FORCE

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 03:12 PM PST

Binside TV received the following official statement from the office of Newark Mayor Corey Booker about the current police layoffs.

Mayor Cory A. Booker, Acting Business Administrator Julien X. Neals, Esq., and Police Director Garry F. McCarthy announced today that the City of Newark laid off 167 police officers effective today, Tuesday, November 30, as a result of the Fraternal Order of Police union leadership's refusal to put the City's one-year counter proposal to a vote by the union's entire membership.

The FOP's rejection of the City's counter proposal contradicts public statements made on Saturday, November 20, by the FOP leadership that it would put the City's proposal to a vote by its entire membership. The City's one-year counter proposal would have eliminated raises, uniform allowance, stress pay, and reduced overtime, replacing it with non-paid time off, for the 167 police officers affected by the layoffs.

In addition, the City's counter proposal called for $3.7 million savings through 10 days deferred pay, a $1.2 million reduction in overtime, and $1.9 million savings in a giveback of five days pay. The counter proposal also called for officers subject to the layoff to give back a total of $2.71 million in concessions on uniform allowances, stress pay, and overtime, which was originally part of a prior FOP proposal. The City expected to save approximately $9.5 million through this proposal, which would have prevented the layoffs and helped close Newark's projected 2011 budget gap.

"Yesterday the Fraternal Order of Police leadership notified me that they will not put the City's proposed layoff avoidance measures to a vote by their membership. Without union concessions, the City has no choice but to lay off 167 of our officers. This is a time of tremendous budget pressure across the state, brought on by the worst national economy in over 70 years, and we remain hopeful that the FOP leadership will follow the lead of other New Jersey police unions and make concessions moving forward. While it is too late to avoid these layoffs, the door is not closed to further negotiation, which we hope might result in the rehiring of some or all of these dedicated officers. The City's budget situation has not changed, and concessions are still needed if we are to consider bringing back officers in the near future – anything the FOP can do to help us hit our budget target while keeping as many officers as possible on the job will always be welcome," said Mayor Booker. The Mayor also noted that the City is committed to continuing the vital work of protecting its residents and upholding public safety.

"The Police Department has initiated a five-part plan to counter any effects of these reductions in force. The plan consists of a response time improvement strategy, which includes a redesign of 9-1-1 communications procedures; a top-down reorganization of the Department to maintain the number of officers assigned to patrol and other street-level functions; new partnerships with federal agencies, which will bring additional resources and powerful law enforcement tools to our city; new investments in crime-fighting technology; and a new community relations, gang and drug strategy designed in partnership with John Jay College. These are trying times, but Newark will push forward with strength as it always has, and will continue setting the national standard for improvements and innovations in public safety," the Mayor added.

The Mayor also noted that he and every other department and union in the City have taken massive pay and budget cuts, which have included hiring freezes and furloughs.

"We expected to save $9.5 million through this proposal which would have helped us close the 2011 budget gap. These layoffs are an unfortunate and unavoidable consequence of a national economic crisis and are necessary to ensure the City remains fiscally solvent," said Acting Business Administrator Neals.

The Mayor's dedication to public safety over the past four years has led to dramatic reductions in crime. The City of Newark will still have 1,133 officers on the force, even after the layoffs, which is still more police officers per capita than any City in the state, and among the most per capita of any City in the nation.

"I don't want to have to lay off one single officer or demote one supervisor, but it's critical to the progress we are making, and there is more riding on that than the fate of 167 cops," said Police Director McCarthy. "This layoff also impacts 167 families, some of whom have suffered layoffs from other jobs. We struggled to find savings, but we came up $11 million short. The Superior Officers' Association made concessions that prevented demotions, but the FOP would not make concessions."

Mayor Booker also pointed out that other communities across the state and nation have called upon and received givebacks from police unions. In Allentown, Pennsylvania, the Police Union gave up an 8 percent salary increase, three holidays and extra pay, and reduced compensation for court appearances. These concessions have resulted in a savings for the community of $6.6 million over the next five years.

San Bernardino, California, has seen its officers forego 10 percent of their wages, pick up $400 in monthly medical costs, and forego a $950 uniform allowance, which saved that City $2.7 million in a two-year concessions deal. Dayton, Ohio, has a wage freeze, five loss days, and a 50 percent increase in employee contributions for health car premiums, saving that City more than $800,000 in wages and benefits through 2011.

In New Jersey, Princeton Township has eliminated reimbursements for college tuition and uniform allowances have been cut. In Manalapan, the union agreed to contribute to health benefits a year earlier than required by its contract. Officers in the Monmouth County township will also forego overtime for the next 18 months.

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2010 GOTHAM INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS WINNERS WINTER’S BONE TOP WINNER + PHOTOS

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 10:12 AM PST

Last night, Anne Hathaway, Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Hilary Swank and Leighton Meester gathered at Cipriani for the 2010 Gotham Awards.

The annual awards show kicks off awards season and  celebrates the best independent films in Hollywood.   Congrats to all of the winners! The drama Winter’s Bone took home a few awards after winning top prizes at Sundance.

The 20th Anniversary Gotham Independent Film Award™ Recipients:

Best Feature presented by actors Steve Buscemi and Melissa Leo.

WINTER'S BONE

Directed by Debra Granik; Produced by Anne Rosellini and Alix Madigan-Yorkin

Released by Roadside Attractions

The Best Feature Jury included: actors Ethan Hawke and Parker Posey; producer Christine Vachon; director Melvin Van Peebles and editor Tricia Cooke.

Best Documentary presented by actor Sam Rockwell and documentarian Barbara Kopple

THE OATH

Directed and produced by Laura Poitras

Released by Zeitgeist Films and American Documentary/POV

The Best Documentary Jury included: actor Alec Baldwin; composer Terence Blanchard; documentarians Barbara Kopple and Robert Kenner and editor Mary Lampson

Breakthrough Director Award presented by actors Julianna Margulies and Paul Rudd

KEVIN ASCH

Writer and director, HOLY ROLLERS

Released by First Independent Pictures

The Breakthrough Director Jury included: actor Zooey Deschanel; cinematographer Maryse Alberti; composer Carter Burwell; producer Frida Torresblanco.

Breakthrough Actor Award presented by actors Michelle Williams and Jesse Eisenberg

Actor, DADDY LONGLEGS

Released by IFC Films

The Breakthrough Actor Jury included: actor Josh Brolin; filmmakers David Gordon Green and Peter Sollett; actress Amber Tamblyn; and producer Monty Ross.

Best Ensemble Performance Award presented by actors Ethan Hawke and Ethan Coen.

Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Dale Dickey, Lauren Sweetser, ,

in WINTER'S BONE

Released by Roadside Attractions

The Best Ensemble Performance Jury included: actors Anthony Mackie and Lili Taylor;

producer Lisa Cortes; writer Larry Gross; and filmmaker Miguel Arteta.

Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You Award presented by actor Rosie Perez and RBC CEO, Mark Standish

LITTLEROCK

Mike Ott, director; Frederick Thornton, Laura Ragsdale, Sierra Leoni, producers

The recipient of The Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You™ award was determined by the editors of Filmmaker magazine, a publication of IFP, and a curator from The Museum of Modern Art.

The Festival Genius Audience Award presented by actors Anthony Mackie and Leighton Meester

WAITING FOR "SUPERMAN"

Davis Guggenheim, director; Leslie Chilcott and Michael Brietal, producers

The Festival Genius Audience Award was voted on line by filmgoers who love movies.

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NEW MUSIC VIDEO DIDDY DIRTY MONEY COMING HOME – WATCH NOW !

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 09:05 AM PST

Diddy’s Dirty Money released  the music video for their single “Coming Home”.

Dirty Money’s debut album Last Train to Paris is scheduled for release in December.  E! debuted some exclusive behind the scenes footage from the shoot.

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NICK MINAJ MTV ‘MY TIME IS NOW’ DOCUMENTARY + JIMMY KIMMEL RIGHT THRU ME PERFORMANCE & REGIS VIDEO

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:03 AM PST

Nicki Minaj continued her promotional appearances to promote her album
Pink Friday. The hip hop star was featured in a mini MTV documentary called ” My Time is Now”  about her VMA debut. She also discussed her childhood and upbringing in Trinidad.

Nicki Minaj Performs “Right Thru Me” On Jimmy Kimmel! (Comes Out With The Curly Afro)

Nicki also performed ‘Right  Thru Me” on Jimmy Kimmel with a new afro curly hairstyle.
Regis Tries To Grab Nicki Minaj’s Cakes & Goes For The Slap! + Old Footage Of Nicki Minaj Looking Like She’s About To Cry After Dj Kay Slay Puts Her On Blast


The biggest surprise during her promo tour happened when 80 something Philbin gave her the reach around and smacked Nicki on the booty while she was on his show.  What the heck?  How could you do that Regis “Frisky” Philbin?

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RIHANNA TIRED OF TALKING ABOUT CHRIS BROWN TWITTER RANT TO FANS

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:27 AM PST

Rihanna and her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown both took to Twitter to talk about their breakup. Rihanna admitted that she’s tired about answering questions about the night Chris Brown assaulted her up during the Grammy Awards.

Chris Brown and Rihanna have moved on from their rocky relationship, and the two singers took to Twitter over the weekend to urge their fans and the media to get onboard.

The messages started when a fan of Rihanna’s asked the singer to avoid speaking about her relationship with Brown, which ended in February 2009 after Brown assaulted Rihanna on the eve of the Grammy Awards. Rihanna was more than open to responding to the inquiry.

“AGREED! People won’t stop asking about it! It’s f—in’ annoying! Nobody wants to relive that, but some ppl can’t respect that!” she wrote.

“I get it,” Rihanna continued in her next message. “They wanna raise awareness to young girls! But it ends up just making me look bitter, pitiful, spiteful and angry!”

Since Brown and Rihanna’s altercation, which left her battered and bruised and him on probation and sentenced to 180 days of community labor, which he’s already completed, the two have been ordered to stay away from each other by a California judge. Each, however, has moved on. Rihanna is dating baseball player Matt Kemp and Brown has regained his pop culture footing following a heartfelt Michael Jackson tribute during the BET Awards.

Brown also sent a message to his and Rihanna’s fans on Twitter asking that “Team Breezy” and the “Rihanna Navy” make nice with each other.

“Y’all starting to sound extremely childish! #teambreezy and #rihannanavy It’s pointless,” he wrote. “Love team breezy & thank you rihannanavy for supporting ya girl.”[mtv]

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