(yes, I realize that it's the 62nd anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, but I figured that'd be mentioned at least a couple of other places) New York City police started a riot (videotaped, thank you) when they attempted to clear Tompkins Square Park of its resident homeless. 44 people were injured.just about 34 months later the park (named for former Vice-President to James Monroe, Daniel D. Tompkins (that'd make him our 6th VP; he also has a Staten Island elementary school named for him)) was closed for restoration, which gave the city a good excuse (and opportunity) to finally clear the homeless out.
happy anniversary.
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