by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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UNION: CITY COMMITS UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE, REQUESTS BACK WAGES
In a hearing that is still going on at this hour, the union representing Covington firefighters is presenting its claim that the City of Covington engaged in unfair labor practices by unilaterally reducing the number of firefighters required to be on duty during a shift. The City maintains that it had a right to do so per an agreement with the union that allowed for changes should a significant condition arrives. Covington administrators say the significant condition is the troubled financial outlook the city faces. Click the link for details.
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A BRIDGE TOO FAR: COVINGTON FIGHTS FOR EXITS
What the new Brent Spence Bridge plan means for the city and why Covington leaders want your voice to help save some important exit ramps. Plus, the new bridge may be accompanied by a newly envisioned Goebel Park and a bike/pedestrian path through Lewisburg. Details at the link. The River City News
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NATION'S FIRST ANTI-GAY HATE CRIME INDICTMENT COMES DOWN IN KY
Two Eastern Kentucky men accused of beating a gay man now face the first ever federal anti-gay hate crime charges:
A federal grand jury in London indicted David Jason Jenkins, 37, of Cumberland, and his cousin Anthony Ray Jenkins, 20, of Partridge, on charges of conspiracy, kidnapping and committing an act of violence based on the victim's sexual orientation.Herald-Leader/Bill Estep
The victim, Kevin Pennington, told authorities that the two men took him to a secluded spot in Kingdom Come State Park, near Cumberland, in April 2011 and beat him. Anthony Jenkins' wife, Alexis, and sister, Mable, allegedly cheered on the attack, yelling things such as "Kill that faggot," according to a court document.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT WORK
ON LAST DAY IN FRANKFORT
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The Kentucky Genera Assembly is in session for the final time this year with a slew of bill still on the table.
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FRANKFORT HEADLINES
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Outside of budget line items, Gov. Beshear does not expect to veto anything WFPL
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Beshear vetoes part of budget bill Bluegrass Politics
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Grocery list of major bills remain on General Assembly's last day cn|2
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Beshear predicts pill mill bill will pass WFPL
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Lawmakers reach agreement on roads budget Cincinnati Enquirer
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Legislature brokers roads bill deal Courier-Journal
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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COVINGTON TO HOST RALLY INSPIRED BY TRAYVON MARTIN DEATH
The shooting death of a Florida teenager at the hands of Neighborhood Watch participant has ignited debate across the country and now several people in Covington are organizing a rally:
The Covington community is invited to convene for a rally to discuss community issues and Kentucky’s Castle Doctrine, which is similar to the Florida law that has been used as a reason not to arrest, and suggested as a defense, in the case of George Zimmerman, who shot Martin in a situation that Zimmerman appeared to have started.Press release via FOX 19
Confirmed guest speakers and performers include:
The rally is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Randolph Park, 8th and Greenup Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011. It will run from 3-5:30 p.m.
- Jerome Bowles- President, Northern Kentucky NAACP
- Ms. Bennie Doggett- President, East Side Neighborhood Association
- Bishop Nerrick Jackson-Founder, Grace of God Ministries
- Kris Nevels-Attorney, Nevels Law Office
- Vibe-One-Owner, E.S.A Entertainer/Producer
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CORRECTION: On Tuesday, The River City News posted photos from a tour of the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower and cited the tour as part of a "Friends of Covington" event. That was an error. The event was part of "Covington After Hours" and was sponsored by the Mainstrasse Village Association which alternates organizational responsibilities for After Hours with the Center for Great Neighborhoods, the Latonia Business Association, and the Friends of Covington. The River City News regrets the error.
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BUT THE PHOTOS ARE STILL COOL -- SO GO CHECK THEM OUT IF YOU MISSED THEM!
BUT THE PHOTOS ARE STILL COOL -- SO GO CHECK THEM OUT IF YOU MISSED THEM!
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MORE PHOTOS AT THE LINK -- JUST CLICK BELOW!
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NEW LUNCHTIME RESTAURANT TO OPEN ON 5TH STREET
Wolf & Co. Bistro will open at 14 East 5th Street:
On the menu are seven sandwiches, with traditional choices such as a reuben joining more unusual offerings, like a grilled Tuscan white bean puree and bitter greens sandwich. There’s a garden salad (with or without chicken), a Caesar salad and a soup of the day.The location was previously home to Flippin' Jimmy's and the Red Light Cafe.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Shauna Steigerwald
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FROM THE CENTER FOR GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS:
We are looking for parents/guardians who are interested in participating in a Cincinnati Children's focus group about your child(ren)'s health and strengths and weaknesses of our community. It will be May 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Center. Dinner and childcare will be provided. If interested, please contact Jenni at jenni@greatneighborhoods.org.|
BUDDY LAROSA SPEAKS TO STUDENTS AT COVINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
From the school district:
Buddy LaRosa, founder and Chairman Emeritus of LaRosa’s, Inc., spoke to eighth grade students at Holmes Middle School Tuesday. He shared his life experiences, engaged the students with questions and answered questions from the audience.More details at the Covington Independent Schools Facebook page.
Mr. LaRosa, 82, stressed the lessons he learned as he worked his way from a boy of modest means into the owner of his very successful restaurant and food business.
“I kept trying, I kept trying, and I didn’t stop until I got where I wanted to be,” he said.
Having a positive attitude has been the most important lesson he learned, Mr. LaRosa said. He encouraged the students to do their best every day, no matter what they are doing.
“I want you all to be winners,” he said.
Mr. LaRosa said that achievement deserves a reward. If the students achieved a worthy goal, he said he would return with a pizza wagon for a celebration.
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POLITICS
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DEMOCRAT BILL ADKINS BRINGS CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN TO COVINGTON
The Williamstown attorney, one of two Democratic candidates vying to represent NKY in Congress, talked to supporters at the Pike Street Lounge.
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ADKINS ALSO APPEARED ON CN|2 THIS WEEK DISCUSSING THE CAMPAIGN:
See that video by clicking here.
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REP. YARMUTH CONTINUES TO CALL OUT SEN. MCCONNELL ON HEALTH CARE
From Yarmuth's office:
In an interview with CN|2's Ryan Alessi, Congressman Yarmuth discusses the future of the Affordable Care Act and his letter to Sen. McConnell, in which Yarmuth corrects inaccuracies and distortions in the Senator's recent comments about the health care law.
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QUICKIES
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Missing Kenton County teen returns home NKY Spot
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South Covington Community Action Association meets tonight Click Here
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Dramatic video of a construction crane on fire in Ft. Mitchell Local 12
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Verizon Wireless, Time Warner Cable to partner Business Courier
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Recovery Kentucky helping to end addictions Cincinnati Enquirer
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Top high school basketball recruit Nerlens Noel will play at UK next year Herald-Leader
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Kevin Costner to unveil memorial at Fort Knox WBKO
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WHAT IS COVINGTON FUTURECRAFT?
You can find out tonight:
Do you own your own business? Or dream of someday becoming an entrepreneur?|
Entrepreneurs are spontaneously creative, able and willing to make decisions from the gut, and generally risk-takers. Entrepreneurship is also largely about helping others achieve the goals they care about. Is that you? Well then, we like you already. Welcome to Futurecraft!Futurecraft is a group of Covington entrepreneurs embracing ingenuity, vision, and growth through a peer-to-peer community network.
Entrepreneurs in and around Covington, join us for happy hour!Futurecraft is a simple but fun concept: The startup culture of Covington and surrounding areas is invited to gather to discuss what we’re all thinking about, working on, needing help with, and might do for each other. Existing or aspiring entrepreneurs of all types and ages are invited. Let’s raise our glasses to building the entrepreneurial culture beyond ourselves.April’s Happy Hour will be Thursday, April 12, 5:30 p.m. at Pike St. Lounge. We’ll be here drinking and thinking. Will you? Drop in.
EMOTIONAL NIGHT AT NKU AS STUDENTS HONOR OUTGOING PRESIDENT
Dr. James Votruba, who is retiring this year as NKU's president, and his wife, Rachel, received an emotional tribute Wednesday night:
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