Monday, November 2, 2009

NEXT LONA MEETING - YOU ARE INVITED!

Monday, November 9th
at the Lyell Branch Library
from 6:30pm to 7:45pm

You and your neighbors are encouraged to attend!
Topics Of Discussion:
* Councilman Adam McFadden will explain how
the new civil suits will help improve
quality of life issues in our neighborhoods *
* Burglary & Robbery Reports *
* Police / City Reports *
* Awards/Citizens Assembly Dinner RECAP *
* Holiday Party - December 14th *
* Top Concerns To Work On *
What would YOU like to see happen in the Lyell-Otis Area?
What will YOU do to HELP bring about this change?
WE CAN ACCOMPLISH SO MANY GREAT THINGS,
BUT ONLY WITH YOUR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE!
* Question / Issue - if time allows *
We must stop at 7:45pm
We will also have any new sex offender information that becomes available to us.
WE WELCOME QUESTIONS FROM CONCERNED LONA AREA NEIGHBORS!
LONA Annual Membership - still only $5 per family!

Reporting Drug Activity

Reporting Drug Activity

Drug activity is devastating to neighborhoods. Because neighbors often have information that would be impossible for police to gather, their knowldege of local activity is crucial to fighting drug activity. The first thing that neighbors must remember is to keep themselves safe and hidden from observation.


What to watch for:
  • A large amount of foot traffic
  • Vehicles and pedestrians visiting a property for short periods of time
  • Glassine/plastic baggies found near the suspected location
  • Used needles in the area.

What information to get: (keep a pad, and log the date and time of the activity)

  • License plate numbers from the vehicles visiting the suspect location
  • Descriptions of persons suspected of selling drugs
  • When are the busiest times at the location.
  • The type of drugs being sold - marijuana, cocaine, crack, etc.
  • Where it is being sold from - ie: porch, side door, window, etc.

How to report drug activity:

If a drug sale is occurring as you watch, call 911 and ask for an immediate police response.

If you have gathered intelligence information as described above, please call 311 to report the activity (outside city limits call (585) 428-5990)

Please keep in mind that you may not get an immediate response. Police must investigate and accumulate enough evidence to take action.

City of Rochester Reporting Drug Activity

http://cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935993

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Lyell-Otis Neighborhood Association (LONA) meeting will be held on Monday, June 8th, 2009


The next Lyell-Otis Neighborhood Association (LONA) meeting
will be held on Monday, June 8th, 2009.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Please join us from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
at the Lyell Branch Library
located at 956 Lyell Avenue.


Special Guest Speakers:

~ Department of Human Services' Kym King will
inform LONA residents about the Food Stamp Program.

~ Department of Health's Camelia Julian will explain the WIC Program.

Other Topics Of Discussion:

* Burglary & Robbery Reports *

* Planning for National Night Out 2009 *

* Community Roundtable Discussion *

What would YOU like to see happen in the Lyell-Otis Area?

What will YOU do to HELP bring about this change?

WE CAN ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS,
BUT ONLY WITH YOUR SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE!

Parking is available in two adjacent lots.
Unfortunately, there is no child care area available at this venue.
Positive media attention is always welcome!
For more information or clarification, please call Bob Van Sice,
LONA Vice-President, at (585) 458-3784
or email Pamela Davis, LONA Public Relations Coordinator, at NiceNRG@aol.com.