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(( I was thinking to help create characters more, we could write up news stories and information about events and the like that involve our characters...))
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 27th, 2030
Leandra Zephyrine was named Humanitarian of the Year. The French born humanist, is being honored for her work in providing funds and supplies to schools across New York.
Based on the proceeds of her own company and donations, Knights for Education, has become a strong foundation by which needy school systems can gain the funds they so desperately need.
Miss Zephyrine has refused to comment on the receipt of the award, however her lawyer tells the press that she is glad that she could help and will continue to do so. He reports that Mizss Zephyrine said, "Education is the greatest gift we can give the children of tomorrow, and I mean to see that everyone recieves it, regardless of race, religion background or any other factors of discrimination."
Her next project, is to begin funding and rebuilding those libraries in need.
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 23rd, 2030
Early news coming out of New York. Local Lawyer, Magician, Musician, and Comedian Matthew Tyff has announced his intent to run for New York City Council in the upcoming November election. Three of the eleven seats will be up for grabs and it is expected to be a highly contested run. Considering the new mutant related issues appearing in front of the council, this election is going to be a very difficult one and possibly one of the most controversial in the city's history. When asked for a comment, Mr. Tyff said the following.
"I don't want to make any harsh judgements on the new people arising in our city. I feel as if each person should be offered the right to live peacefully, despite what science, mutations, adaptations, or otherwise has done to them. I will be voting for any legislation that allows them to live without scientists disturbing their lives." he commented when asked if any mutant-related votes would be cast if he were to be elected.
When asked about the traditional issues, he said he will follow the new Liberation Party platform as released this coming July at their New York City Convention. Mr. Tyff will be appearing on several news programs and live internet chats in the coming weeks.
I can always add a 'Current News' page to the TMP website, and if someone wants to compile and write stuff for it I can update it from time to time. No more frequently than once a week please, but I can promise that often.
In the future Setting Coordinators will presumably be able to update the pages at which time more frequency might be possible.
Hmmm, let me give this one a shot. I'll use my character then, I guess...
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 27th, 2030
At 2:18 AM last night, police recieved a call about a strange disturbance in downtown Manhattan. At around 2:00 AM, said witnesses, a flickering light could be seen emanating from within a condemmed warehouse, accompanied by loud cracks and popping sounds. One witness described "a sound like a man shouting" and "a frightening moan, like a badly hurt person." At 2:08 a sonic boom rocked the area, waking people for blocks around, and shattering the foundations of the building.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a man leave the warehouse and run westwards, dissapearing soon after. A subsequent police search of the warehouse turned up the bodies of two people, both of which were in an advanced stage of decay. Both corpses had recieved shots to the head from a large-caliber handgun, using the latest in caseless bullet design.
"Why someone would shoot dead bodies, I don't know," said one officer after the bodies were taken away. "I just hope this isn't target practice for some kind of sniper, or another deranged cult."
Our new candidate! Crook or Caring?
March 28th, New York, New York
Robert Fulham
I took some time to go to several places where Matthew Tyff was known to frequent and I learned quite a bit. First, according to several people that spoke to him, Matthew Tyff continues to avoid addressing questions on his support of the mutant uprising. A man I met in a new club in the city claimed that Mr. Tyff never even attempted to address the question with him, but instead placed his focus on education and assisting the city's youth projects. Although he seemed caring about such projects, Mr. Tyff never even made any specific promises to help the city.
We here at The Opinion find it insane to elect a man supporting this mutant agenda. Deaths are being reported daily from mutant-related activities and it's time the government stepped in to begin eradicating the new mutant population.
When asked about how knowledgable Mr. Tyff was, Michael Corrin-Sorria, a local youth volunteer said "He knew just about as much as any other politician." which isn't vary assuring about the intelligence of Mr. Tyff. Do we honestly want a stupid man in a seat of power in our fair city? Vote down Matthew Tyff this coming election, for the sake of our city.
Police are confirming today that a murder in The Meeting Place was self-defense. Earlier in the day a reporter by the name of Robert Fulham attempted to assassinate politicial figurehead and candidate for City Council Matthew Tyff. The dart almost killed him but actions by Matt Aiden saved his life. Later evidence proved that Robert Fulham had the gun responsible for the attempt and the poison collecting device. Fulham returned to the Meeting Place later that day for another attempt at shooting him, evident since he was gathering poison from the air when Matthew Tyff shot him with a registered firearm. Police have deemed the action Pre-determined Self-Defense and will not be filing charges on Tyff. Fulham's family would not comment.
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 30th, 2030
The ceremony to present the Humanitarian of the Year Award, to Miss Leandra Zephyrine, read more like a who’s who of New York, than charity ball. The de’Medici family was out in full force. As usual Michael was busy with his work, however this did not stop his wife Starla and heir apparent Lucient, a decorated Captain in the Air Force, from attending. The pair arrived with their usual flair for drama, Starla in a stunning houte coture gown and looking like she had stepped straight off the runway.
Maxwell Anderson of Max Fashions, was also present. Maxwell arrived early, alone as he always appears in public, and left just after the main speech, not without first making a rather large donation.
Gina Hernandez was present, making use of the publicity to further promote her growing new empire El Defensa.
It was then that Miss Zephyrine arrived. She was accompanied as usual, by the entourage she keeps while in the public eye. The French-born humanitarian was flanked by the ever present figure at her side, her lawyer Nicholi Stefanov. At her other side was the commonly seen individual, David Ravenclaw of Native American descent.
Miss Zephyrine has an adamant refusal to speak with the press, finding herself shy when confronted by them. Thus, accompanying her, were two young women from her youth outreach programs, helping to keep the press at bay.
Miss Zephyrine’s speech was remarkably short, and charming in her soft French accent: “I thank you, mon amis, for this award. I hope that I can continue to provide an education to all those who seek it, now and in the future. Knights for Education, is a means of the past, providing a path to the future.. Oui.. thank you, Merci.”
While once again Miss Zephyrine refused to speak with the press, her lawyer Mr. Stefanov had these comments: “Miss Zephyrine has approved a matching funds program for tonight. For every dollar raised by this evening’s event, two will be donated from her funds.”
“Miss Zephyrine would also like to implement a matching funds program with the city of New York, so that Knights for Education not only provides funds to inner city schools, but also raises the money to help fund public libraries, and provide for higher education opportunities.”
Miss Zephyrine and her entourage left the event early, in order so that she might further avoid talking with the press.
The rest of the who’s who list, of course enjoyed the party..
The heavy security of a nightclub in El Barrio disrupted the kidnap attempt on an immigant academic at approximately 3am this morning.
Professor Alex Woodham had been drawn into discussion with O. Chandler who aledged that an ex-student of Prof. Woodham had taken techniques learnt in Prof. Woodham's classes and furthered them into bombs capable of killing thousands. Chandler had photos as evidence and claimed to be a government agent who needed Prof. Woodham's aid to stop the ex-student and "save the world". However by the time Chandler came to lead Prof. Woodham out of the building, Woodham had become uncertain and resisted, drawing the attention of TMP manager Jade Walker, off-duty but present at the time.
Walker tried to stall the departure in the hope that Prof. Woodham would ask for help. Chandler lost patience at this point and injected Prof. Woodham with a sedative. A struggle resulted, drawing the attention of other customers in the club. Walker recalled, "It was quite amazing really. There were only two other women present, but when they realised the situation they tried to help in getting Prof. Woodham away from his would-be abductor even though Chandler may well have been further armed." Chandler then called for assistance, and four men in military uniforms forced their way into TMP which triggered a security system installed in the prior years when TMP's main area had been the grand foyer and meeting rooms of a WIZO branch. (See "alien luck", page 4 ((below)) ) This security system raised the alarm and sealed the exits, which effectively trapped kidappers and waylayers inside and notified the security personel in WIZO offices above the club.
When questioned, Chandler claimed government backing for his actions and insisted that WIZO personel responding to the security alarm assist them, claiming to outrank them.
Suffering the effects of the sedative, Prof. Woodham decided then to return to his residence without waiting to lay charges. He was escorted by a WIZO staff member.
Without Prof. Woodham's backing the security personel had no choice but to allow the would-be kidnappers to depart. However the would be kidnappers were required to leave their identification for checking. All five individuals appeared to hold government issue identification. However a National Defence spokesperson this morning denied the existance of the disaster upon which Chandler based his story; also of the existance of or authority for any civilian seeking opperation in New York City.
Prof. Woodham has not been avaliable for comment.
((COrrection: I'm absolutely exausted. I'll have to write the other article after sleep. :embarrass ))
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 30 2030
Pg 4 (Weekly Opinion Column)
Kaity Aytes
Alien Luck Coincidences or conspiracy?
In light of the recent events at newly reopened The Meeting Place, this reporter took a closer look at the locations history. What was revealed is a series of unforunate events to fall those working of and attending the site.
WIZO (Wormhole Intergalactic Zelta Organization) was set up in 2019 after the alleged Interplanetary Treaty appeared, organised and signed in secret by more than twenty representatives of the human population and apparently seven visiting dignitaries, to facilitate the immigration of alien life fors into human society without our knowledge. WIZO offices quickly appeared across the globe, major cities having as many as five branches. That little public opinion was sought before the alleged forging of this historical document became evident.
Although it is unknown the date of purchase by WIZO, the site commonly known as The Meeting Place became the El Barrio (NYC) WIZO office in 2023. Here begins its unfortuate history. Although not a major target of the Anti-Alien riots of 2025 which gutted many other such branches, the El Barrio site faced lobby groups, picketing and death threats which polarised the local community. It is this reporter's belief that this caused the emergence of major gang activity which, although cracked down on by police in the following years, remains a problem today. WIZO was forced to lose its doors and took on a less open approach, continuing to put aliens amongst us but hiding themselves from public view.
In 2027 the street level of the building was renovated and became The Meeting Place, a nightclub under management by ex-military officer Reesa Harrison. It remained plagued with difficulties from failing technology to allegedly unprevoked organised attacks, earning it reputations ranging from haunted to cursed. Harrison was forced to give up TMP by late 2028.
And on to the present. TMP remained closed for renovations for over a year before opening this weekend just past under new management but it appears that renovating and changing staff could not wipe clear the darkness beneath. Already TMP has been the site of foul plots endangering human life. Sources report that on the very first night two customers were taken to Metropolitan Hospital for emergency care. The following evening emergency crews were called by TMP staff to the alley alongside the building to attend two people; however they were held at gunpoint and prevented from collecting one of the victims. Only yesterday the nightclub became the scene of two assasination attempts upon a pro-mutant candidate for City Council, Matthew Tyff. The second attempt claimed the life of the alleged attempted murderer, my fellow reporter Robert Fulham. The early hours of this morning were split by security sirens brought upon by an alleged kidnap attempt, also within the nightclub.
This reporter awaits reports of further disturbances and urges readers bold enough to attend the nightclub themselves, please be careful lest you become a statistic.
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
Thursday March 31 2030
Letter to the Editor
Dear sir,
In regards to the accusations by columnist Kaity Aytes, I have some corrections to offer.
The Interplanetary Treaty of 2019 was signed in Geneva, Switzerland and was reported upon by many major and minor news media of the time. However many did not accept the reports for the serious histoical event that it was and allowed their own media to be ridiculed before, during and after the event. Those reports have since been branded fraudulant despite the clear attendance by world leaders.
And just because WIZO do not give out lists of people associated with us, immigrant or not, does not mean we are hiding. They have as much a right to privacy as anyone else.
P.T. (Jade) Walker
The Meeting Place
and WIZO officer
Editor's note: Letter edited for length and content.
Not everyone wants their screen name to be on their news article, so I've a solution to offer.
NYC Reports is a name specifically created to act as a reporter. I'm not going to give out its password in case its abused but if you have a story you want to have posted, email it over to me and I'll put it up using the name. Some other ISRP WizOs may also post using the name but if you ask someone and they refuse please respect that and not get offended. Not everyone will want to use this.
Stories with obectionable content may be sent back and it'd be good if the player of a character or group that your story slams/slanders (if there is one/some) gives ooc permission as well. Overall, the name is not responsible for the content.
Please include the date for the article and other details if applicable: eg, reporter's name, media/newspaper name, page or section of the paper.
Depending on when I check mail, please accept that the post usually will not be made immediately.
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
Saturday April 2 2030
Local Police were called to local club ‘The Meeting Place’ for the third time in the new watering hole’s opening week. At approximately 1:00 AM local time, a wheelchair bound and sickly looking man entered the club. Witnesses identify the man as Matthew Tyff, a local political candidatewith a pro-mutant agenda. Tyff was nearly killed in an assassination attempt earlier in the week and who killed his attacker later that day in what was ruled as self-defense, also at TMP. Tyff was seen meeting and talking with local businessman Michael Corin-Sorria for alleged purpose of providing medical care and housing for an unspecified amount of time out of fear of an upstate anti-mutant group.
Bartenders then requested that Mr. Corin-Sorria remove Mr. Tyff to a proper medical facility when it is believed Mr. Tyff expired. As 911 was called, Mr. Tyff is believed to have resumed breathing, regained a pulse, and attempted to walk out of the bar. As Mr. Corin-Sorria attempted to restrain Mr. Tyff to await medical assistance, confusion ensued as Mr. Tyff, bartender P.T. "Jade" Walker, and several TMP patrons drew weapons; Mr. Tyff a handgun and later a knife, Miss Walker a tranquilizer gun, the weapons of bystanders unidentified. Shots were fired during the ensuing struggle with Miss Walker, Mr. Tyff and possibly two bystanders being injured. Mr. Tyff mysteriously fled the scene as officials arrived. Miss Walker was transported to the Metropolitan Hospital.
Mr. Tyff remains at large. Police would like to speak to anyone who may know of his wearabouts but advise that this man is to be considered armed and dangerous until proven otherwise.
Mr. Corin-Sorria and Miss Walker were unavailable for comment at the time this article went to the printers.
(( Hey All Dontella's player here! Stealing part of Pou's idea and setting up a newspaper. If she doesn't mind and I'm not stepping on any toes.. I present the NY Inquirer. It's more of a gossip and obscure happenings paper, you know like.. Three Headed Baby found in Subway or Celebrity's caught on film! I'll wait for Pou's approval, but if she doesn't mind, then I'll make this available to anyone who wants to send stories that just don't make the real news..))
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
Saturday April 2 2030
A scandal began today as the Inquirer caught on film, pictures of questionable nature. The elusive and single Maxwell Anderson, Max Fashions, is here caught in pictures with the young heiress, Venus de'Medici.
Cameras caught the couple holding hands on an evening stroll, however that is more than enough to raise brows and wag tongues in the right circles.
Maxwell Anderson is fifty-two years of age, and head of his own company. The young heiress turned eighteen this year, and is a first year student at NYU.
Perhaps this, will be enough to put a tarnish even on the de'Medicis reputation, but somehow this reporter doubts it.
(( Okay so my News stories are the sort I mentioned before.. the strange, bizarre.. tabloid stuff. Stories must follow the CoC and will be editted if necessary. If they involve more characters than your own, make sure I get permission from all parties involved. Send stories to.. Dontella@Gmail.com ))
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
Sunday April 3 2030
80 Dead in Subway Disaster Greatest disaster in the history of NYC Metro Subway
80 people are confirmed dead and more than 30 injured after an explosion that rocked subwaygoers late yesterday evening. The explosion also disrupted the loal power grid, throwing more than 20 blocks into darkness for over half an hour. Emergency services were called to the West Village of downtown Mahattan to rescue survivors, evacuate other waiting commuters and clear the surronding area above. Police struggled to take maintain control of the area as panic stricken residents took to the street. Traffic along lower 7th Ave was halted for several hours in the resulting chaos.
The 3# subway train was caught in the blast which engineers state was caused by a freak electrical fault on the Express uptown line, causing it to derail and killing all 67 passengers and 4 staff onboard. The blast also hit the 9# Local downtown which was passing by, killing 6 and injuring 9. However the electrical shock which passed through the last car was insulated from continuing along the train. A further 3 commuters were killed at the nearby Sheriden Square station by CO and other gases caused by the electrical blast. 25 more from the station and downtown train are being treated for gas inhalation and minor burns, including 7 subway staff and 2 police officers.
Police have been working with the NYC Public Transport Authority to discover the exact cause of the blast, however efforts have been hampered by the damage caused to surveilance and recording equiptment around the site.
More news as it arrives.
Metro Subway systems advises passengers that the line will remain closed around the West Village and Tribeca area down to South Ferry and delays are expected on the upper west lines A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, and 9. Only lines 4 and 5 will service Battery Point directly.
The new group, Theatre in the Streets, burst into the scene today. The company has decided to take action, out into the streets and businesses. Today two of the male performers in the company were performing in the new business, The Meeting Place.
The actors engage in real life situations, without the crowd being aware of what is happening. However when the actors engaged in a previously arranged action, where one does a mock shooting of the other, the crowd reacted dramatically. One opened fire on the actors, whick of course brought police to the scene.
The groups director remained after her actor left to have his injury treated, and is reported as being glad the pair wore armored protection into the scene. Clearly the crowd could see that the mock shooting done by the actors was not real for no injuries occurred. The only injuries, were then given our by members of the crowd to the cast. She then left to deal with the police and to have the news report.
Theatre in the Streets provides a means for actors to surprise and innovate themeselves among the crowd. It is a perfectly legal and legitimate actor's guild and union. They are hoping more become aware of them, after today's incident, to so that future injuries to the actors do not occur.
((added to the end of that one, or perhaps as an editor's note...))
The Meeting Place is considering pressing charges against the group for willful disruption of the business and reckless behaviour in a public place. No charges are to be laid against the customers who injured the actions as police agree that their responses were in self defense. It is likely that restrictions will be laid upon the nature of future performances for the actors' own safety.
((Aaaaand... I'm guessing that this story is the reason I've got reports of someone shooting someone else in the head at about 2pm? Or was it 2am? The police would have been well within their jobs to arrest all the actors, y'know.. :P lol
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
April 11th, 2030
It's that time of year again when the hottest factions in the sporting world begin setting themselves up for a long summer of contention. One of the more star spangled entrees is that of Jhaiel Frost, a four year resident of New York. It was today that Miss Frost put the seventh feather in her international cap by claiming the American title for Chinese Five Style, for the seventh consecutive year in a row: a record previously held in the 90's, by a mere stretch of five years.
Observers at the annual games which were held in the windy city of Chicago were stunned and awed by the prowess that Miss Frost showed on the floor and off it. She was said to 'move like quicksilver' and some likened her to a ghost in the quickness of her motions. However it was not just her ability on the mat that adds to her fearsome reputation as the 'Dragon' of martial arts, but the charm and ease which she expressed to the press waiting outside in the conference.
"All it takes is a lot of a hard work and a lot of determination," she is quoted as saying, in what remains a very strong french accent. With her steely silver gaze and formidible presence, its hard to believe that when Jhaiel Frost does take the floor in the 2030 Olympic games to be held in Los Angeles, after the extended six year hiatus that followed many anti-mutant demonstrations: that she won't sweep the competition away.
But for now, she lives comfortably in New York in what she calls a state of 'nirvana, or as close as tequila can get me'. What a star.
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