[RP TownTalk] TownTalk Digest, Vol 126, Issue 30

[Spiro Dimakas]

Alison,

BPL is a known gang. The tagging was done on the side of a residential building as clearly seen in the picture in an effort to mark territory.

This incident of tagging was not local artists and clearly was done by members of one of our local gangs in the county.

The issue of a space for graffiti artists merits further discussion and hopefully an area can be found for local artists to use. I would also gladly help if needed in working to find and dedicate this space.

Spiro

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> On Jan 30, 2017, at 10:24 AM, A. Spain <alisonspain at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Re: Gang activity 
> 
> Is there evidence of organized gang activity in Riverdale other than graffiti?  Tagging is a popular past time for teens and artists and doesn't always correlate to gang activity. While a visual nuisance to many, it's also a form of communication, art, and self-validation. There are some very talented graffiti artists. Perhaps Riverdale or the Riverdale Arts Council could designate and manage a dedicated graffiti wall? Under the East-West overpass, for example, is craving some attention.  By managing and supporting it, you could up the caliber of the work and direct the clearly overflowing energies of our local artists/teens/"gang" members.  I'd be happy to help get it started.    
> 
> Alison Spain 
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