“These people need a safe and dignified place to exist.” In a press release, the party pledged to “support and advocate” on behalf of Montreal’s Indigenous communities, including residents of Milton Park – many of whom are Inuit and Cree. “[We pledge to] work with owners of unused properties to establish social housing units specifically for the Indigenous community members living in Milton Parc,” read the release. The party also pledged to reduce the speed limit on Parc Avenue between Pine and Sherbrooke Street, build an “Indigenous Welcome Space” by June of next year, and increase funding for local food and shelter organizations, among other promises.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) A Monroe County Grand Jury decided not to charge the Rochester Police Officer who shot Tyshon Jones outside of the Open Door Mission in March.
Rochester Police Officer Matthew Drake, a 13.5 year veteran of the RPD shot and killed Jones 29 on March 10. Jones was armed with a large knife and was cutting himself with it as well as threatening to kill officers. Body camera footage shows he moved toward police while armed with the knife before Drake shot him five times, killing him.
On Friday the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office announced that a Monroe County grand jury found no cause for action against Drake in Jones s death.
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