NEW YORK, NY (August 10, 2010) — The shoot-out in Harlem last Sunday morning occurred within walking distance of my home on Lenox Avenue.
Violent behavior is a by-product of much greater problems within our community. Poverty level incomes, chronic unemployment, school drop-out rates, poor living conditions and drug abuse are contributing factors that lead to explosions of violence. We must address the root causes or risk continued escalation.
Indiscriminate violence and the fear it promotes is eroding the quality of life for every resident of this community. For policemen to be attacked in tandem with citizens says that we have truly reached a point of crisis that demands an urgent response.
As the parent of two small children whom I am raising in this community, I am not content to sit back and watch my community grapple with fear or continue to be victimized by random violence.
This is a life and death issue that demands more than rhetoric from our elected officials. Our community has to come together as one and public officials have to take a stand and help find real solutions.
About Vince Morgan
Candidate for the US House of Representatives. New York's 15th Congressional District including East Harlem, Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood & the Upper Westside.
Vince Morgan is a beacon of light in New York politics. He is a rarity today, a successful community banker and family man, who is standing up to challenge the political status quo that has failed to deliver for the majority of people that live in the 15th Congressional district of New York. He says, “I simply grew frustrated with the current divisions in our community and want more people involved in the decision making process of how to allocate scarce resources and set priorities for the community. By working together everyone moves forward.”
“I am running for Congress to lead and to restore faith in our government with honesty and integrity. I will work hard to bring our wonderfully diverse district together around common goals. I want to create opportunities for everyone and bring hope to those who feel they have been left behind. The time for new ideas and renewed energy is long overdue. New representation is needed that unites us all. I will do the work required to move our district forward. Job creation, education investment and smart development are my priorities.” Vincent Morgan
“For those seeking a change, they will find an excellent candidate in Vincent Morgan.” The West Side Spirit
“He has the ambition and the drive to do well in New York City politics. We believe Morgan will do well…” NY Amsterdam News
“Morgan embodies the new guard of Harlem politics: young, invigorated and anxious to tackle the slew of problems in Harlem.” The Columbia Spectator
“You sound like my designee.” Charles B. Rangel
“In a challenge to Rangel, an echo of his rise.” NY Times
