Four workshops will be offered, including a personal safety training sessions, a workshop for survivors and a self-defense class for mothers and daughters.
"I was frustrated when I saw the issue of rape as a focal point in our presidential election. There was interest in high profile incidents. But that focus seems to always be temporary as long as these issues are on the frontburner. What we really need is to end all forms of violence and have a sustainable longterm conversation and outreach. I want to talk openly about all types of sexual violence. And all year round, not just during the heat of an election or on the heels of a high profile incident." Those are the words of At-Large Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, a survivor herself of child sexual abuse and sexual assault as an adult. The conversation, outreach, and how to protect yourself, are all apart of Raise Your Voice: A Day …
Boston officials and cycling advocates will present what specific areas of the city we should prioritize for barrier lanes.
Boston's leaders are continually looking to improve bicycling throughout the city. One of the biggest boosts to bicycling in Boston is the Hubway program, which affords anyone the opportunity to rent a bicycle at one of many neighborhood stations. While the winter is here, At-Large City Councilor Ayanna Pressley is leading the pack on discussing bicycling infrastructure from the halls of the Boston City Council. Pressley answered some bicycling questions from Patch. Patch: What do you hope to accomplish in the Dec. hearing you lead examining bicycling infrastructure in Boston? Pressley: There have been a number of reported vehicle and bicycle collisions, including several that resulted in fatalities of cyclists. As I reflected on the …
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Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley calls for examination of alcohol licenses and how attaining them economically affect businesses.
There is a cap on how many alcohol licenses are allowed in Boston, and sometimes restaurants wait months for a license to become available. Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley feels the system is antiquated, and hurts the economic viability of Boston's main streets. "I'm not talking about turning main streets into Bourbon Street. I'm talking about fostering small local environments for a nice glass of wine to celebrate a birthday or a graduation. We need libraries and supermarkets, but we also need quality places for people to socialize in all neighborhoods," said Pressley, who wants to lift the cap on alcohol licenses permitted in the city. There are several types of alcohol licenses, including one-day special licenses, but Pressley's…
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9:01 pm on Saturday, June 16, 2012
Yes, there are enough all alcohol licenses in the Back Bay/Beacon Hill. It might be good to have more wine and beer licenses for restaurants the serve the neighborhood, but we have enough (90 - wow) all alcohol licenses. If we want to reduce the price of licenses, stop allowing them to be transferred -- require that when a license holder goes out of business, the license has to return it to the … more ›
Southender
4:01 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013
Pressley will do just about anything for publicity. She is an awful Councilor. I am sorry to see the Media picking up on her publicity efforts. more ›