Founding Fathers Knew Best Oct 17, 2009
John Jay, who would become the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, in Federalist No. 2 positively celebrated the fact that for all its diversity, the United States consisted essentially of people whose religious and cultural traits were broadly similar and compatible, rather than widely divergent and a potential threat to social comity. Providence, he wrote, has been pleased to give this one connected country to one united people a people descended from the same ancestors, speaking the... (The American Conservative)
Goldman's quarterly profit rises 73 percent Oct 16, 2009
Most people attach greater value to (investment banking) because its a fee-driven business, said John Jay, a senior analyst at financial consulting firm Aite Group. Goldman, like other Wall Street banks, makes its money in investment banking by charging fees to underwrite bond sales or stock offers, or to manage mergers and acquisitions. (MSNBC -- Business)
Goldman Sachs Profit Tops $3 Billion Oct 16, 2009
"Most people attach greater value to (investment banking) because its a fee-driven business," said John Jay, a senior analyst at financial consulting firm Aite Group. 1. (ABC News -- Business)
City ready to begin anti-gang initiative Oct 15, 2009
Mr. Kennedy, of the City University of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice, is to work with University of Pittsburgh researchers. But a proposed contract between the city and Pitt went back and forth between lawyers, and the city spent the $200,000 allocated for the program on other public safety costs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Investors to US companies: Show us higher sales Oct 12, 2009
- The quote: "They are probably the premier bank, if not in the world, then in the U.S.," said John Jay, senior analyst at financial consulting firm Aite Group. "If there's strength within the strongest constituent within the group of financial institutions, it carries much, much more weight than No. 12 guy on the ladder.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Videos expected to reduce false confessions Oct 11, 2009
Dr. Saul Kassin, a psychology professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said false confessions were involved in about 50 of the more than 200 overturned convictions tracked by the Innocence Project, a legal aid group. In the Annual Review of Law and Social Science, he wrote in 2008 that documented cases in studies represent the tip of the iceberg the size of which is unknown. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Team searching for No. 1 Oct 7, 2009
As the team prepares for what coach Scott Balboni called the team's toughest road trip of the season, juniors John Jay and Teddy Hume continue to battle for the No. 1 goaltending spot. Hume is the only goalie with experience against the Bobcats, making 43 saves in a 5-3 victory last year, and although Balboni said that performance is a factor, it will not solely determine who starts the series opener. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Woman Gives Up Hunt For Buried Treasure Oct 6, 2009
ST. LOUIS (October 5, 2009)--An Illinois woman's dream of digging up buried gold coins has evidently lost its glitter. Patty Henken set out on her treasure hunt after she found a cryptic note in an antique rocking chair she'd bought at an auction, but it turns out she may have been the victim of a prolific prankster who died more than 30 years ago. (KWTX.com, TX)
Treasure Hunt Loses Glitter Oct 6, 2009
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- An Illinois woman's dream of digging up buried gold coins has apparently lost all its glitter. Patty Henken set out on her treasure hunt after finding a cryptic note in an antique rocking chair she'd bought at an auction. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
PSU sweeps Towson in season opener Oct 5, 2009
So the team met for more than an hour before the game, changed up all four forward lines and Balboni started John Jay in goal instead of Teddy Hume. But for the second straight night, the Icers were unable to hold a 2-0 lead and found themselves tied at three in the second period. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Dominant offense leads Icers past Towson Oct 4, 2009
John Jay started in goal in place of Teddy Hume and got the win. stopping 12 of 15 Tiger shots. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Election will remain local Oct 2, 2009
Friday 02 October, 2009. Voters will be choosing among candidates for mayor, the Town Council, and Board of Education, plus the fire commissioner and constables. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Constitution Day Oct 2, 2009
Hugo wrote on Sep 24, 2009 3:57 PM:" Chester, the founders of our country were my no means infallible. To paint such a broad picture of them to suit your own political needs is very misleading. Did you stop learning history after the 8th grade? If you knew a bit more history about the US, then you could answer all the questions you have asked yourself. A founder like Alexander Hamilton, the illegitimate son of a scottish woman, who moved to the US to make his fortune might not consider... (Nogales International, AZ)
No more on running through Scripture on a football Friday night Oct 1, 2009
This was signed by four people including the British ambassador, Ben Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. That sounds pretty Christian to me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
City's gang initiative spinning its wheels Sep 30, 2009
David M. Kennedy's plan "is a proven commodity if it is implemented, and implemented properly." Mr. Kennedy, of the City University of New York's John Jay College of Criminal Justice, is the architect of the violence reduction system that was pioneered in Boston, used in dozens of cities since, and now touted as Pittsburgh's great hope for reduced youth gunplay. He would not return calls yesterday, and in an e-mail referred questions to the city's PIRC coordinator, Jay Gilmer, who was hired in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Two more jailed in Spotsy teen beatings Sep 25, 2009
Featured Advertisers. Two Spotsylvania teens sentenced in beatings case. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Top Entertainment Stories W-09/25/2009-78L-JEFFERSON-NA-TRIVIA-trivia.927 Trivia Quiz Sep 25, 2009
1) Michael Jackson (credited as John Jay Smith). 2) Drew Barrymore. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Public housing says no to big dogs Sep 24, 2009
Yet one day in May, Hernandez, a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, took Tyson to an East Harlem animal shelter where he reluctantly and tearfully surrendered him ... Yet one day in May, Hernandez, a student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, took Tyson to an East Harlem animal shelter where he reluctantly and tearfully surrendered him. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
'We the people' Sep 21, 2009
The very first Supreme Court Justice, John Jay, said: "Americans should select and prefer Christians as their rulers.". On July 4, 1821, President Adams said, "The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.". (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Crime going way down in NYC Sep 19, 2009
"I don't have an answer to it," said Andrew Karmen, a sociology professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. "The poor and the unemployed are not fed up, or in despair. They still retain hope that the economy will turn.". (MSNBC -- Crime)
Cop involved in two shootings in four days Sep 17, 2009
Maria Haberfeld, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and an expert on police use of force and stress management, said she had never heard of an officer being involved in two shootings within four days. "I think it's a gross error of judgment for any police department to maintain a rule that allows an officer who was involved in a fatal shooting to be back on the streets four days after the incident," Haberfeld said. (CNN)
Hume set for new role Sep 16, 2009
With Nick Signet, the team's leader in starts in net last year, graduating last spring, that leaves the team with Hume and fellow junior John Jay as the team's only returning goaltenders ... "Nick was a great goalie, and he took Teddy and John Jay under his wing and helped them a lot," Thurston said, "so hopefully these guys can follow in those footsteps and do the same thing. Signet did a great job, but now it's time for the next guy to step into that role.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Do Early-Release Programs Raise the Crime Rate? Sep 16, 2009
"There's no risk-free early-release program," says Jeremy Travis, president of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. But early release doesn't simply mean opening the gates and letting inmates run for it. (Time.com)
Ninth guilty in teen beatings Sep 15, 2009
Featured Advertisers. Ninth defendant accepts plea agreement in Spotsylvania County case involving beating of two teens. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
FBI: violent crime down, but people don't feel safer Sep 15, 2009
"It's kind of understood, but without being proven, if you've got an economic crisis that you're likely going to see an upswing in property crimes," says Stephen Handelman, director of the Center on Media, Crime, and Justice at John Jay College in New York. "Yet if everybody's in the same bag, then individual neighborhoods are not necessarily as threatened as when you have sharp disparities in income, as you did in the 1990s.". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
DNA backlog delays cause frustration, concerns Sep 14, 2009
It doesn t answer every question, but it s very powerful, said Lawrence Kobilinsky, chairman of the Department of Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. As a testament to its impact, police started submitting DNA in crimes where they had already developed a strong case. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Icers look to finalize rosters with tryout Sep 12, 2009
"Really looks like he went home and skated a lot over the summer. He was hurt a lot last year, so even though he was definitely fast last year, he was always playing with some type of injury." Hume's absence allowed backup John Jay, who is expected to battle with Hume for playing time in goal, to participate in the tryout. "Feels great to have scrimmages with whistles and everything," Jay said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Top 5 stories at the FCW.com watercooler Sep 5, 2009
What is your e-mail address. My e-mail address is. (FCW.com)
COMMENTARY WITH POLL: Changing election law is wrong way to go Sep 4, 2009
Indeed, I would call for state legislative leaders to honor the legacy of Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton, the early Federalists, who writing under the name of Publius warned against the abuses of majoritarian excess and of majority factions manipulating rules in their favor. It was these men who convinced a country to ratify our Constitution, and created a respect for process and order that have allowed our country to remain successful. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Street Crime: Too Often Blamed on Gangs, Experts Say Sep 3, 2009
Says David Kennedy, director of the Center for Crime Prevention and Control at John Jay College of Criminal Justice: "People think they are organized and part of making money on the streets, but for the most part, all of that is wrong. What you usually find are groups that fit none of the above descriptions." He adds, "What you find out doesn't fit people's preconceptions, and it's still very real.". Kennedy calls the phenomenon a "formless street scene" with three tiers. (Time.com)
Police try to uphold 'need to know' rule Sep 3, 2009
Revealing too much "lays a path of clues for the suspect about how the investigation is proceeding," says Jon Shane, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and a retired Newark, N.J., police captain. "The suspect can read the clues and change his strategy.". (USA Today -- News)
Robert Anderson Aug 26, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887. Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:34 AM CDT Robert D. Bob Anderson, 77, Watertown, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, in a hospital at Sioux Falls. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Iverson feels like he's been in a time capsule Aug 25, 2009
Jeremy Travis, president of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, agreed there is little danger of reoffense from older adults ... Dakota Gal wrote on Aug 24, 2009 8:28 AM:" "Jeremy Travis, president of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, agreed there is little danger of reoffense from older adults. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
N.D.s longest-serving inmate, 70, gets parole Aug 24, 2009
Jeremy Travis, president of John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, agreed there is little danger of reoffense from older adults. "It's not to say there is no risk but statistically, they are long past the high crime years of their lives," he said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Another View: It's time to legalize drugs Aug 22, 2009
Peter Moskos is a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the author of "Cop in the Hood." Neill Franklin is a 32-year law enforcement veteran. Both served as Baltimore City police officers and are members of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Mexico suspends cop over rescue fiasco Aug 22, 2009
Police trying to rescue kidnap victims usually have little time to plan their operations and often confront unknown factors, said Joseph A. Pollini, a former New York Police Department cold-case investigator now teaching at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. "The bottom line is not to criticize them; I'm sure they did the best they can but they have to train a lot better than they do," said Pollini, who worked on more than 500 kidnapping cases for the New York police and... (MSNBC -- International)
Mexican Kidnapping Cop Suspended Over Botch Rescue Aug 21, 2009
Police trying to rescue kidnap victims usually have little time to plan their operations and often confront unknown factors, said Joseph A. Pollini, a former New York Police Department cold-case investigator now teaching at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. "The bottom line is _ not to criticize them, I'm sure they did the best they can _ but they have to train a lot better than they do," said Pollini, who worked on more than 500 kidnapping cases for the New York police and says... (CBS News -- World)
Marist Men's Soccer Adds Seven For 2009 Season Aug 20, 2009
5-8/163, Defense/Midfield, East Fishkill, N.Y./John Jay. Pourakis was a three-year varsity starter at John Jay High School ... John Jay won the league, section and regional championships en route to state semifinals appearance in 2007. (Goredfoxes.com)
Feds promise local gun crime crackdown Aug 20, 2009
" It discussed violence, poor community relations, overly aggressive policing and riots. It failed to mention one important harm: the drug war's clear and present danger toward men and women in blue.Drug users generally aren't violent. Most simply want to be left alone to enjoy their high. It's the corner slinger who terrifies neighbors and invites rivals to attack. Public drug dealing creates an environment where disputes about money or respect are settled with guns.In high-crime areas, police... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
6 cops, 59 shots, 43 wounds, 1 dead man in Tenn. Aug 19, 2009
Eugene O'Donnell, a former policeman and prosecutor who is now a professor of police studies at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, said there is "no magic number" when it comes to officers firing at a suspect. If death is believed to be imminent "there isn't anybody in the country who can tell the cops 10 shots and no more," O'Donnell said. (WCAX.com, VT)
NJ city considers adult curfew after crime spate Aug 19, 2009
"It's just completely unheard of," said Jon Shane, a professor of policing administration at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. "Not to mention being generally unconstitutional.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Would-Be Assassin 'Squeaky' Fromme Released From PrisonCharles Manson disciple who tried to kill Pres. Ford released from prison. Aug 15, 2009
When asked whether Fromme had remained in contact with Manson, she said, ""We can't release that information, but it may be a parole stipulation" that she not contact him. Tom Hutchinson, spokesman for the U.S.Parole Commission, declined t reveal Fromme's whereabouts but said she will have to check in with her supervising officer within 72 hours and after that at least monthly, and sometimes more often. He said that Fromme will be on parole for the duration of her sentence, which in her case is... (ABC News)
Teens jailed in beating UPDATE: The five young Spotsylvania men appeared for their sentencing hearings with family and supporters. Each left the hearing in the custody of sheriff's deputies. (4:51 p.m.) Aug 14, 2009
com - BEATINGS BRING JAIL. Fri, Aug. 14, 2009 04:05 AM. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Hi-tech policing Aug 13, 2009
"I'm sceptical about the claim that violent crime is down because policing has got better," says Andrew Karmen, a criminologist at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and author of New York Murder Mystery. "The truth is that not all violent crimes are down in all cities.". (BBC News)
Crash renews police-chase debate Aug 12, 2009
The crash comes as many departments around the country have limited chases in recent years because of the danger to officers and the public, said Eugene O'Donnell, a professor of police studies at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. Their alternatives include relying on law-enforcement bulletins and helicopters to track the car and avoid dangerous chases. (AZCentral -- News)
Icers' lineup faces changes Aug 12, 2009
But with Signet moving on, Hume now has a chance to fill the same role with his roommate and fellow goalie John Jay, who Hume expects to see a lot of playing time. "It's the same thing with me and Nick. There's no animosity," Hume said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Seattle police issue ultimatum to drug dealers: Quit, or go to prison Aug 8, 2009
The program is based on one first implemented in High Point, North Carolina in 2004 by police and New York City professor David Kennedy, a criminologist at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Five years later, the city has virtually no remaining public drug dealing and violent crime has fallen 20 percent citywide, according to the college s Web site. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Lupus Foundation of America Applauds New Legislation that Caps Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs Aug 8, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. Provides Protection for People with Lupus and other Chronic Diseases. (PR Newswire)
Killer left an easy Web trail to follow Aug 7, 2009
Louis B. Schlesinger, a professor of forensic psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, said people have always been fascinated by crime. It is particularly so, he said, if the crime is something different or extraordinary. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Would-Be Assassin 'Squeaky' Fromme Still A Threat Aug 7, 2009
Once Manson left the ranch, if he was anywhere else she was in charge," Bugliosi said. Fromme took aim at Ford with a semi-automatic .45-caliber pistol Sept. 5, 1975. There were four bullets in the gun's magazine, but none in the chamber and an alert Secret Service agent grabbed the gun from Fromme. At the time of the assassination attempt, Manson and several of his followers were serving life terms for killing nine people in his grisly Helter Skelter plot to start a race war. She told her... (ABC News)
Holliston opts out of meals tax Aug 6, 2009
By Aaron Wasserman/Daily News staff. Wed Aug 05, 2009, 11:25 AM EDT. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Fountain rekindles magic of Blue Room Aug 3, 2009
Hair stylist to the stars John Jay was seated at the next table. It doesn t get more New Orleans than that. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Does NASA have an identity crisis? Aug 3, 2009
Does NASA have an identity crisis. Monday, August 03, 2009. (Florida Today)
ALL BUSINESS: Uncle Sam helps boost bank earnings Aug 1, 2009
"Cash and capital are fungible, and to the extent that they have been able to get their hands on it in any form, that has benefited them," said John Jay, a senior analyst at the market research and consulting firm Aite Group. It was just last fall that the obituary of the banking sector was being written. (Yahoo News)
Gates call: Witness unsure she sees crime Jul 28, 2009
David Kennedy, director of the Center for Crime Prevention and Control at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, said he did not think the latest revelations related to the 911 call would change many opinions on the case. "My guess is that that adds nothing to the conviction of black Americans that the cops like to lie a lot. It's just another example of something they already thoroughly believe, and that if it affects the views of those who generally trust the police, it would affect... (MSNBC -- Politics)
What Might MJ Toxicology Report Show? Jul 28, 2009
Dr. Lawrence Kobilinsky, of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said, "My guess is we'll find multiple drugs -- it's the synergistic effect of all these drugs together -- that caused this respiratory problem.". Ashton said Jackson is said to have been taking painkillers Demerol and Vicodin, as well as antidepressants Zoloft, Paxil, Xanax, and the muscle relaxant Soma. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Counting crime: Some arrests missing from state's 2008 crime report Jul 26, 2009
"Idaho does a good job compiling the report based on the information it gets from local agencies, said Dawn Peck, manager of the ISP Bureau of Criminal Identification."We're pretty satisfied with how it's working right now," Peck said.The state also provides annual training to law enforcement agencies, and allows three chances after year's end to address incomplete information.But it's up to the local agencies to take the opportunity to correct any errors or omissions, Peck said."We don't go... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Commentary: Obama's rush to judgment Jul 26, 2009
Editor's note: Maria (Maki) Haberfeld is a professor of Police Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. She has served in the Israeli Defense Forces and the Israel National Police, and worked for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as a special consultant. (CNN -- US)
Gates' Disorderly Conduct: The Police's Judgment Call Jul 25, 2009
"It's probably the most abused statute in America," says Eugene O'Donnell, a professor of law and police studies at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City ... "In contempt of court, you get loud and abusive in a courtroom, and it's against the law," says Shane, now a professor of criminal justice at John Jay who specializes in police policy and practice. (Time.com)
Obama Tilts Harvard's Gates Bust Away From Reality Jul 24, 2009
Once youre yelling at a police officer in front of the public, says , a criminologist at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, its no surprise he got locked up. Cops dont lose face. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Totalitarian Grip Gripping Jul 24, 2009
Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 10th Ave.; 212-721-6500. Through Sunday. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Abolishing life without parole pushed Jul 23, 2009
Todd Clear, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said the cost of maintaining a permanent prison population is daunting. The total price tag to keep today's "lifers" incarcerated for the rest of their lives could cost the nation tens of billions of dollars, he said. (USA Today)
Morgan Stanley Loses More Than $1.2 Billion Jul 23, 2009
Aite Group senior analyst John Jay said Morgan Stanley's approach could be beneficial if the market dips again because the bank would be less exposed to the downturn. However, it also means smaller profits when markets are strong. (ABC News -- Business)
Maynard High Hall of Fame announces inductees Jul 22, 2009
Tue Jul 21, 2009, 04:37 PM EDT. MAYNARD Sixteen people and two teams have been selected to the Maynard High School Hall of Fame. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Violent Crime Plunges in Cities, Experts Baffled Jul 21, 2009
Experts did not see this coming at all, Andrew Karmen, a criminologist at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, told the newspaper. But although experts don't agree on what's causing the unexpected trend, police in the Washington area like to think it's because of their good work, District of Columbia Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier told the Post. (Newsmax)
