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New York Today: Police and Teens, Connecting New York Today: Police and Teens, Connecting
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Updated, 8:11 a.m.
Good morning on this sort-of-sunny Thursday.Good morning on this sort-of-sunny Thursday.
What happens when you bring together 10 teenagers from poor communities and 10 police officers to try to get them to talk?What happens when you bring together 10 teenagers from poor communities and 10 police officers to try to get them to talk?
Empathy ensues.Empathy ensues.
“When the cops hear the kinds of things that these kids have gone through — a kid saying, ‘I hate cops because when I was 7 you barged into my house and you took my dad away and I never saw him again,’ cops have said to kids, ‘I don’t know how you live through this,’ ” said Lenora B. Fulani, a developmental psychologist who founded and runs Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids.“When the cops hear the kinds of things that these kids have gone through — a kid saying, ‘I hate cops because when I was 7 you barged into my house and you took my dad away and I never saw him again,’ cops have said to kids, ‘I don’t know how you live through this,’ ” said Lenora B. Fulani, a developmental psychologist who founded and runs Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids.
Through theater and improvisation, the program aims to improve the often-contentious relationship between the police and youths from ages 15 to 21 in black and Latino communities.Through theater and improvisation, the program aims to improve the often-contentious relationship between the police and youths from ages 15 to 21 in black and Latino communities.
The empathy goes both ways, Dr. Fulani told us. “When I ask the cops what the hardest thing is about being a cop, the kids are really disturbed that the cops are not home for Christmas and that they’ve missed 10 holidays.”The empathy goes both ways, Dr. Fulani told us. “When I ask the cops what the hardest thing is about being a cop, the kids are really disturbed that the cops are not home for Christmas and that they’ve missed 10 holidays.”
And just like that, Dr. Fulani said, snapping her fingers in the air, “the humanity surfaces on both sides. It’s very beautiful.”And just like that, Dr. Fulani said, snapping her fingers in the air, “the humanity surfaces on both sides. It’s very beautiful.”
The program started after the deadly police shooting of Sean Bell in Queens in 2006. Today, 7,500 New York police officers have either participated in a private workshop or watched a public performance at venues including the Police Academy in Queens, the Apollo in Harlem and the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn.The program started after the deadly police shooting of Sean Bell in Queens in 2006. Today, 7,500 New York police officers have either participated in a private workshop or watched a public performance at venues including the Police Academy in Queens, the Apollo in Harlem and the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn.
And in 2017, it feels more relevant than ever.And in 2017, it feels more relevant than ever.
“A lot of police shootings have been in the national media, and people are riled up and reactive, as they should be,” Dr. Fulani said. “However, we’re not in a position in our communities to say to the cops, ‘Get out,’ because we need them.”“A lot of police shootings have been in the national media, and people are riled up and reactive, as they should be,” Dr. Fulani said. “However, we’re not in a position in our communities to say to the cops, ‘Get out,’ because we need them.”
What both groups typically discover, Dr. Fulani said, is that they have a lot more in common than they might expect if they were to meet on a street corner.What both groups typically discover, Dr. Fulani said, is that they have a lot more in common than they might expect if they were to meet on a street corner.
A 21-year-old participant could even be the same age as a rookie police officer.A 21-year-old participant could even be the same age as a rookie police officer.
The hope is that, once both sides find common ground, future interactions can be more civilized, Dr. Fulani said: “When you’re standing on that street corner and you’re a cop and you see a kid doing something really stupid, unless they’re pointing a gun at you, you can pause and figure out, ‘What else can I do here?’ ”The hope is that, once both sides find common ground, future interactions can be more civilized, Dr. Fulani said: “When you’re standing on that street corner and you’re a cop and you see a kid doing something really stupid, unless they’re pointing a gun at you, you can pause and figure out, ‘What else can I do here?’ ”
Dr. Fulani was one of more than 100 people nominated by New York Today readers as a model New Yorker who has made a difference in the community. If you would like to share a story about an exemplary neighbor, write to us at nytoday@nytimes.com.Dr. Fulani was one of more than 100 people nominated by New York Today readers as a model New Yorker who has made a difference in the community. If you would like to share a story about an exemplary neighbor, write to us at nytoday@nytimes.com.
Here’s what else is happening:Here’s what else is happening:
A mishmash of a day.A mishmash of a day.
While it starts off nippy, we should see some sun and a high of 52 by afternoon.While it starts off nippy, we should see some sun and a high of 52 by afternoon.
Then things head south.Then things head south.
Rain could return this evening and won’t go away until Saturday.Rain could return this evening and won’t go away until Saturday.
• Two former aides of Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey were sentenced to prison for their role in the bridge scandal. [New York Times]• Two former aides of Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey were sentenced to prison for their role in the bridge scandal. [New York Times]
• As communities face a rise in deaths tied to heroin, many educators are stocking their medicine cabinets with naloxone to treat overdoses. [New York Times]• As communities face a rise in deaths tied to heroin, many educators are stocking their medicine cabinets with naloxone to treat overdoses. [New York Times]
• A city agency capped donations to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s planned legal defense fund, which would cover the legal fees from inquiries into his fund-raising practices. [New York Times]• A city agency capped donations to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s planned legal defense fund, which would cover the legal fees from inquiries into his fund-raising practices. [New York Times]
• A judge upheld a one-year rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments. [Gothamist]• A judge upheld a one-year rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments. [Gothamist]
• A $4 billion deal for a Chinese company to invest in a building owned by the family of Jared Kushner has fallen apart. [New York Times]• A $4 billion deal for a Chinese company to invest in a building owned by the family of Jared Kushner has fallen apart. [New York Times]
• The mayor ordered police officers to deny federal agents access to school grounds unless they have a warrant. [CBS]• The mayor ordered police officers to deny federal agents access to school grounds unless they have a warrant. [CBS]
• A potent designer narcotic has arrived in the city: furanyl fentanyl. [New York Times]• A potent designer narcotic has arrived in the city: furanyl fentanyl. [New York Times]
• Young adults who abandon ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities have only one another — and a single organization — to help them navigate modern-day New York. [New York Times]• Young adults who abandon ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities have only one another — and a single organization — to help them navigate modern-day New York. [New York Times]
• What are the chances that the mayor’s so-called mansion tax will be passed? [New York Times]• What are the chances that the mayor’s so-called mansion tax will be passed? [New York Times]
• The Statue of Liberty is emerging as patron saint of the protest movements that have surged in opposition to President Trump’s policies. [New York Times]• The Statue of Liberty is emerging as patron saint of the protest movements that have surged in opposition to President Trump’s policies. [New York Times]
• Here’s a map of the lead-tainted water fountains in city schools. [WNYC]• Here’s a map of the lead-tainted water fountains in city schools. [WNYC]
• Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “Looking for a Lost Child on the Train”• Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “Looking for a Lost Child on the Train”
• Scoreboard: Heat wilt Knicks, 105-88.• Scoreboard: Heat wilt Knicks, 105-88.
• For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Thursday Briefing.• For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Thursday Briefing.
• Get up offa that thing and join a James Brown dance party at Brooklyn Bowl on Wythe Avenue. 8 p.m. [$18, tickets here]• Get up offa that thing and join a James Brown dance party at Brooklyn Bowl on Wythe Avenue. 8 p.m. [$18, tickets here]
• “Graeme of Thrones,” a “Game of Thrones” parody by comedians from London, at St. George Theater on Staten Island. 8 p.m. [Tickets start at $39]• “Graeme of Thrones,” a “Game of Thrones” parody by comedians from London, at St. George Theater on Staten Island. 8 p.m. [Tickets start at $39]
• Harlem Whiskey Renaissance celebrates the early 20th-century Harlem era with food, liquor, performances and more at Mist Harlem. 7 p.m. [Tickets start at $100]• Harlem Whiskey Renaissance celebrates the early 20th-century Harlem era with food, liquor, performances and more at Mist Harlem. 7 p.m. [Tickets start at $100]
• Martial arts fans can see “Return of the Master,” a theatrical Kung Fu show featuring the Shaolin Warriors, at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx. 8 p.m. [Tickets start at $25]• Martial arts fans can see “Return of the Master,” a theatrical Kung Fu show featuring the Shaolin Warriors, at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx. 8 p.m. [Tickets start at $25]
• Looking ahead: The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit performs Shakespeare’s comedy, “Twelfth Night,” set to house, Cuban and ’90s music, on Friday evening in Harlem. [R.S.V.P. required]• Looking ahead: The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit performs Shakespeare’s comedy, “Twelfth Night,” set to house, Cuban and ’90s music, on Friday evening in Harlem. [R.S.V.P. required]
• Islanders at Flyers, 7 p.m. (MSG+). Nets at Pistons, 7:30 p.m. (YES).• Islanders at Flyers, 7 p.m. (MSG+). Nets at Pistons, 7:30 p.m. (YES).
• For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide.• For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide.
• Subway and PATH• Subway and PATH
• Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak• Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak
• Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s.• Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s.
• Alternate-side parking: in effect until April 11.• Alternate-side parking: in effect until April 11.
• Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry• Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry
• Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark• Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark
Bicyclists, rejoice: Several city cycling groups have come together to create a nifty, online hub that can help your commute.Bicyclists, rejoice: Several city cycling groups have come together to create a nifty, online hub that can help your commute.
Think of it as a weather forecast for cyclists.Think of it as a weather forecast for cyclists.
The Daily Bike Forecast, which began in January and posts on weekday mornings by 5 a.m., shares information like bridge and path conditions; travel advisories; clothing-musts based on the weather; and Citi Bike updates from across the five boroughs.The Daily Bike Forecast, which began in January and posts on weekday mornings by 5 a.m., shares information like bridge and path conditions; travel advisories; clothing-musts based on the weather; and Citi Bike updates from across the five boroughs.
You’ll see the sunrise and sunset times each day with friendly reminders, like “Set your blinky lights accordingly.”You’ll see the sunrise and sunset times each day with friendly reminders, like “Set your blinky lights accordingly.”
Most of the posts also feature news items about bike history, Vision Zero and police ticketing of riders.Most of the posts also feature news items about bike history, Vision Zero and police ticketing of riders.
And then there’s the fun stuff, including poetic references like this one, about riding “the lanes less traveled.”And then there’s the fun stuff, including poetic references like this one, about riding “the lanes less traveled.”
Pedal on.Pedal on.
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