What are we to make of the Hamtramck Police Depart in light of a lawsuit filed by one of the department’s officers? The lawsuit, filed by officer Dennis Nunlee, who is an African-American, alleges that a ranking officer, Lt. Ronald Mathias, discriminated against him and frequently used the “N” word. The lawsuit also said a [...]
By Charles Sercombe Monday’s announcement about GM’s production of the hybrid vehicle, the Volt, wasn’t exactly breaking news. But it was welcomed news nonetheless. GM had said less than a year ago that it planned to build the car at the Poletown Plant. Monday’s press conference confirmed those plans and then some. GM said it [...]
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s November election appears to be finally over and counted. Last week’s recount of the mayoral and city council election yielded few changes. In the mayoral recount, both candidates, Mayor Karen Majewski and her challenger Abdul Algazali, each gained a vote. That means Algazali still lost by 123 votes. Algazali called for [...]
By Ian Perrotta Review Staffwriter In the Chinese Zodiac, 2010 is the year of the Tiger. In Hamtramck, it’s the year of the Bengali Tiger, and his name is Kazi Miah. In addition to beginning a four-year term on City Council in January, Miah has also been selected as a 2010 Fellow for the Michigan [...]
By Charles Sercombe You could say that economic reality is hitting home in many communities. And you could also say that Hamtramck is not alone in facing the same tough choices to balance its budget as a result of deep cuts in state revenue sharing money. Hamtramck’s City Manager, Bill Cooper, is threatening to lay [...]
The good times and good vibes were definitely in the air during last Saturday’s annual Winter Glow. This year the Glow had a new home. The public schools’ Recreation Department moved the event from City Hall to the High School Community Center, which allowed more activities to take place inside. Outside, free horse-drawn carriage rides [...]
By Charles Sercombe The holiday spirit of giving is catching on in Hamtramck. Over at P.L.A.V. Post 10, veterans are collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program. If you’d like to make a donation, drop off a new, unwrapped toy at a collection box inside the post. According to a flyer by the post: [...]
The year 2010 is when the nation participates in the once-every-10-year population count, known as the Census. In the upcoming months The Review will publish news from the Census Bureau. Here’s the latest word. The nation’s minority population reached 100.7 million, according to the national and state estimates by race, Hispanic origin, sex and age [...]
By Brad Neff Some of us know firsthand the power of a public school teacher. We know well how an exceptional teacher can change the life of a student. At the four schools I work at, I’ve met some such teachers. Some of them are new to the Hamtramck Public Schools. Some are not. All [...]
A player from the Koscuiszko Cougars tries for two points in Tuesday’s game against the Universal Academy Eagles. The Cougars won the game 41-10 and are off to a 4-0 start for the season.
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