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Graffiti in New York City

Graffiti in New York City. Group 4. Graffiti in NYC. This photo was taken in East New York, Brooklyn. Graffiti in NYC. This was one of many trucks parked in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Graffiti in NYC.

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Graffiti in New York City

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  1. Graffiti in New York City Group 4

  2. Graffiti in NYC This photo was taken in East New York, Brooklyn.

  3. Graffiti in NYC This was one of many trucks parked in the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

  4. Graffiti in NYC This truck was located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It is tagged with the word “Fresh.”

  5. Who Controls Graffiti? Decisions are made on a city level • The Mayor • The Police Department

  6. Laws and Programs Don’t Work The World Book Encyclopedia Vandalism is punishable by fine or imprisonment some local governments. One report showed 3 percent of offenders were ever caught. www.tagsareknown.com

  7. Graffiti Affects all New Yorkers Graffiti ruins the quality of our neighborhoods. It's removal is costly. It would take over a half million dollars a year to remove it in the subway. Assemblyman Jeff Klein (left), Freshway storeowner Harry Celentano, and Titan crew workers begin removing a 300-foot graffiti tag. Bronx Times Reporter 10/04

  8. Graffiti and Your Health Graffiti robs planet earth of its potential to be a paradise. We all have an Ecological Responsibility Titus 2:14

  9. Graffiti as Art in NYC A memorial to honor the victims of the September 11th attacks. When a memorial is done the artist request consent from the building owner.

  10. Graffiti as Art It is therefore fine to consider Graffiti art, when it is done with consent of the owner, otherwise it is just lawlessness not art. Photographed by Bob Edelson.

  11. How can we engage others in this issue? EARLY INTERVENTION • School education program aimed at 7-10 year olds • Focus on consequences of being involved in graffiti. • Cost to the community. • Business awareness of crime prevention strategies.

  12. COMMUNITY AWARENESS & COLLABORATION Publicize Strategy Through: Community, council and school newsletters. Truancy programs. Rapid Removal programs. All forms of media. EMPOWERMENT Community days of action. Use of community groups to assist with removal of graffiti.

  13. Crack Down on Graffiti The Task Force administers the Graffiti Reward Program In NYC an ordinance was passed www.nyc.gov

  14. GRAFFITI as ART PROGRAMS • Establish an urban art policy and management framework. • Establishment of a local urban art register. "Philadelphia Reads," 20th and Arch (1999) Artist: Josh Sarantitis,MAP, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

  15. Good News for Victims Help Graffiti artist use their talents in a productive way. Stronger laws and heftier fines for those who continue to vandalize New York City. Matthew 22:39 brings out that the second greatest commandment is you must love your neighbor. Is Graffiti Love for your neighbor?

  16. Together as a community, we can eradicate destructive graffiti and address neighborhood blight with art.

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