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Cordeiro on Panhandlers, ODs
Cordeiro on Panhandlers, ODs
Cordeiro on Panhandlers, ODs
New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro says his department will soon be cracking down on panhandlers entering into the street and harassing motorists for money, and that his department is also looking into the possibility of asking judges to commit more overdose victims to rehab facilities.
Signs Won't Work
Signs Won't Work
Signs Won't Work
When it comes to rectifying a problem, people usually project "something needs to be done." I adamantly retort, "no, the correct thing needs to be done." In New Bedford, panhandling is a growth industry. City Councilor Hugh Dunn is proposing to put signs up with a telephone number, so the compassionate people can instead donate to a local charity...
Signs Won't Stop Begging
Signs Won't Stop Begging
Signs Won't Stop Begging
Geez, why didn't I think of that?  Post a sign asking  people not to panhandle or give to panhandlers.  Think it will work?  Ideas like that could get me elected to the New Bedford City Council. Cities all across the fruited plain are grappling with the problem of panhandlers at busy intersections...
My South Coast Christmas Wishes; God Bless Us, Everyone
My South Coast Christmas Wishes; God Bless Us, Everyone
My South Coast Christmas Wishes; God Bless Us, Everyone
May the panhandlers on our streets find proper health care and appropriate medications. May the ones who are mentally and physically able to work, seek and find suitable employment. For those who find none of the above; may you find generosity found in the many services in place thanks to both taxpayer and exceptionally generous charitable members of our community ... Read More ...
To Give Or Not To Give In The Season Of Giving
To Give Or Not To Give In The Season Of Giving
To Give Or Not To Give In The Season Of Giving
Tis' the season, for shopping, dining, drinking and for enjoying the family and friends. I love the Christmas season. It also brings with it, a feeling of generosity for people who have enough to share with those less fortunate. However, there are so many these days...

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