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Marcellus Free Library plans November events

Fall Story Times Sessions have begun! Preschool Story Time on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. through Dec. 3. For children ages 4 through 6 years old. Registration is required.

Toddler Story Times on Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. through Dece. 4. For children ages 18 months through 3 years old accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Saturday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. Read to Doc the Doodle Dog! For emerging readers of all ages. Look for Doc in the Childrens area of the library.

Monday night is Trading Card Game Night at the Library: Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 6 p.m. A free community program where students and families can learn and play trading card games like Magic: The Gathering and Pokmon in a judgment-free zone.

Monday, Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Nature Kids Yoga with Carrie. For children ages 3 and up. Please bring a yoga mat or a towel. Free. Registration required.

Sunday, Nov. 17, 2 to 4 p.m. Family Puzzlemania! Puzzles of all types to challenge puzzlers of all ages. Drop in for a few minutes, or stay the two hours. All ages welcome.

For adults

Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m. The Marcellus Garden Club hosts Bartlett Tree Experts. They will discuss the work they have done in Marcellus Park saving 100+ trees from disease. Open to the public

Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Marcellus Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Open to the public.

Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:45 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Paper Crafts with Alyson Esposito. Make a beautiful homemade greeting card using the rubber stamping technique. Adults only please. Register with Alyson directly: aly.esposito3440@gmail.com or call 315-604-6467.

Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Onondaga Audubon Society presents: Raptor Migration at Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch with Andy Mason, the co-president of the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society, and co-chair of the Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. the Marcellus Mini Movie Family Film Festival (M3F3). M3F3 is dedicated to bringing films to our community which entertain, make us think, reflect our local environment and are fun for all members of the family. Our mission is to increase film making and appreciation in the community. Free and open to movie-lovers of all ages.

Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Upstate Medical University hosts Hands/Wrists Pain and Ankle Arthritis Program in the Library Community Room with Michael J. Schreck, MD, Assistant Professor, Upstate Medical University, Hand, Wrist and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Upstate Orthopedics. 6 p.m. Options for aching hands and painful wrists: Learn about causes and treatments for hand and wrist related pain as well as latest options for treatment and repair. At 6:45 pm Scott M. VanValkenburg, MD, Assistant Professor, Upstate Medical University, Department Chief, Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Upstate Orthopedics, Ankle Arthritis. Free and open to the public. Please register directly with Upstate: call 315-464-8668 or email, info@upstate.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Trivia Night at the Library hosted by Director Jake Widrick. Please register. Free to play BYOB (bring your own bottle) and snacks. The 2019-2020 MFL Trivia Season starts now! From September through May, teams will be competing for the season grand prize: MFL Trivia Champion Tshirts and some other swag, including your name engraved on the MFL Champions Cup. Feel free to register like normal on a monthly basis, but also email Jake directly at jwidrick@gmail.com to let him know your team name.

The visiting artists for November will be members of the Camillus Art Association.

The Marcellus Free Library will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28 and the following day, Friday, Nov. 29.

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Mississippi State Universitys Mitchell Memorial Library hosts technical skills workshops throughout the year inside the Digital Media Centers makerspace, one of which is a knitting workshop.

The last workshop was taught by Teri Robinson, an assistant professor in the Office of Thesis and Dissertation Formatting, and Caree Sisson, Technology Specialist for the Digital Media Center. Attendees were instructed in basic knitting skills, such as how to make a garter stitch, and practiced using skeins of yarn and 3D-printed knitting needles. Attendees got to take home their yarn and needles at the end of the workshop.

Sisson acknowledged the 3D-printed practice needles were not high quality, but she added that their lower cost, compared to metal needles, is beneficial for the library and the students.

It allows people to have something to take home and practice with. We want to provide patrons with materials instead of having to keep them here, Sisson said.

Robinson, who has been knitting for over 10 years, said she hoped those who attended the workshop gained an appreciation for the art.

Knitting is considered an old lady hobby, but theres a lot more to it than most people expect," Robinson said.

This is the first workshop Robinson has taught on knitting, but she said she would teach more if asked.

Robinson noted the positive benefits community members could find in knitting.

If you can learn some of the basic techniques, then it opens up a whole new world of creativity for you, Robinson said.

Sisson said she has been crocheting for almost 10 years, but she has only been knitting for three weeks.

Its really difficult, so I might not keep it up. I have a lot of crochet projects I would like to do, Sisson said.

Sisson has also taught a crocheting workshop for the Digital Media Center. These workshops are part of a larger effort by Sisson to promote the Makers Space.

Weve had a crochet workshop, a knitting workshop, a decal workshop and were having a Christmas t-shirt workshop in December, Sisson said.We want to give students access to things they might not otherwise have access to.

Sisson hopes to expand the workshops further by collaborating with student groups and offering tutorials on more advanced techniques.

I spoke with the fiber arts club about possibly working together, Sisson said. We hope having more teachers will allow us to offer more workshops at more levels beyond beginner.

Sisson also said she hopes to create more informal knitting events where students can collaborate and share knowledge.

Its helpful to have other people as resources, Sisson said. If someone knows how to do a stitch I dont, I can just ask.

Sisson also said students can set up individual appointments if they would like to continue developing skills from a workshop or if they missed a workshop but still want to learn.

Laura Terry, workshop attendee and staff member within the forestry department, has been knitting for seven years but found the workshop to be a helpful confirmation of her knowledge.

Im mostly self-taught and dont practice much, so I wanted to make sure I hadnt made something up about how to knit, Terry said.

Terry described the workshop as an affirming experience.

I was struggling, but I could see other people struggling too, Terry said. It helped me remind myself that its okay to not totally get it.

Terry said attending the workshop has inspired her to continue with knitting as well as start new projects.

Im making a scarf for my girlfriend which I hope to have done by December, Terry said. Im thinking about setting up a one-on-one appointment to find some direction on starting other projects.

Terry said she hoped to go to future workshops.

I think it was a great experience, Terry said. Ive even had coworkers ask about it to see if theyd like to do it, too.

Mitchell Memorial Library offers workshops for academic and extracurricular topics. Details on upcoming workshops can be found on the MSU events calendar as well as the Mitchell Memorial Library website. Students interested in setting up one-on-one lessons in knitting or crocheting can email the Digital Media Center at dmc@library.msstate.edu.

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THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The following events are planned for adults, children, young adults, and their families in December 2019 at George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, 8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, Texas. All events take place at the George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library:

Featured Event

Monday, December 9th from 5:00pm-7:00pm Holiday Open HouseCome join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a special Open House complete with refreshments and a special appearance by Santa. Everyone welcome!

Thursday, December 12th at 10:00am and 11:00am Storytime with Santa Children 12 and youngerSanta will be visiting the Mitchell Library for a special storytime at 10:00am and 11:00am. *Dont forget to bring your camera!*

Computer Classes

Tuesday, December 3rd at 9:30am How to Search the InternetNew to searching the internet or want some great searching tips? This is the class for you!

Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, and 19th at 9:30am Make It Your Own Series (Parts 1-5)If you enjoy crafting, youll have fun creating holiday items such as holiday cards, gift boxes, gift tags, table placeholders, and gift certificates. Bring a flash drive to save your creations, or email them to yourself at the end of class. Each class is independent of the others. Feel free to come to one, just a few, or all five classes!

Fridays, December 6th and 13th from 9:30-11:30am Open LabHave a question about your computer, phone, or tablet? Need help using a Microsoft Office program or other software? Come visit the Computer Lab during Open Lab and our computer analyst, Brian, can help you find answers to your technology questions.Monthly or Bi-Monthly Events at the LibraryTuesday, December 3rd from 5:30-8:00pm De-Stress Sesh Teens 13-17 Teens have an opportunity to decompress by coloring, journaling, listening to music, playing games, aromatherapy, and snacking. Registration requested.

First and Third Friday, December 6th and 20th at 9:30am Needlecrafts: Knit & StitchCrocheters, knitters, embroiderers, quilters, and all textile artists welcome. Bring your own work-in-progress and supplies! Drop by Conference Room 222 on the second floor for inspiration and to meet fellow crafters.

First, Second, and Third Friday, December 6th, 13th, and 20th from 2:00-3:00pm Tunes @TwoOur popular program is back! Enjoy holiday favorites performed live at 2:00pm in the library lobby.

Saturday, December 7th from 10:00am-3:00pm - LEGO Fun Children 5-12Children ages 5 -12 are invited to get creative and build anything they choose with lots of Legos. This event is a come-and-go activity and a child must be supervised by an adult.

Second and Third Tuesday, December 10th and 17th at 1:00pm Adult Writers GroupIf you have a writing project you would like to start or a project you want to finish, Mitchell Writers Group might be a source of inspiration for you. Participants discuss each others work and offer supportive critique. Come join the fun!

Second Tuesday, December 10th at 1:30pm CrafternoonsJoin us in Community Room 102 for Crafternoons, an adult-focused craft program for adults and families to express their creativity! Each month will feature free crafts to create and take home, while supplies last. No advanced skills needed; just show up ready to have fun, meet other community members, and create something amazing! All ages welcome, but be aware that crafts are intended for adults. All supplies and instructions provided; no registration needed. Join us as we make seasonal wreath ornaments. Happy crafting!

Tuesday, December 10th from 5:30-8:00 pm Gaming Night Teens 13-17Teens gather to play games of all kinds, from classic board games to the newest video games. Snacks provided. Registration requested.

Thursday, December 12th at 1:00pm Adult Movie MatineeWe invite you to join other fans for popcorn, a drink, and a movie in Community Room 102.

Monday, December 16th from 1:00pm-3:00pm Holiday Gift Wrapping & Cookie TastingNeed a place to wrap your presents away from home? The library will provide paper, boxes, and all other wrapping supplies. All you need to do is bring your gifts and be ready to wrap! As you wrap, sample different holiday cookies and vote for your favorite!

Tuesday, December 17th , Wednesday, December 18th , and Saturday, December 21st from 10:00am-3:00pm Craft Fun Children 12 and youngerCome to the library for creative, self-directed craft activities for children. This event is a come-and-go activity and a child must be supervised by an adult.

Tuesday, December 17th at 5:30pm Movie Night Teens 13-17Pizza, popcorn, and movie candy will be served. Registration is required.

Weekly Events at the Library Mondays from 10:00am-12:00pm - Tiny Tots Library Play Time Ages 3 and youngerJoin us for a come-and-go Family Place Library weekly event that encourages play with educational toys and board books. Spend time together, play in a playgroup atmosphere, make friends, and visit with other parents. *There will not be Tiny Tots Library Play Time on December 23rd and December 30th. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am, 10:30am, and 11:00am - Family Storytime Ages 3 and youngerThis story program is for children and a caregiver with an emphasis on stories and activities for toddlers. This program emphasizes early literacy skills and is a great way to meet other families with young children. *There will not be Family Storytime the weeks of December 16th, December 23rd, and December 30th.

Tuesdays at 1:30 pm - School Age Storytime Ages 4 and upChildren are introduced to new authors and illustrators and develop listening, thinking, participation, literacy, and social skills. * Children may attend story club by themselves, but a parent or guardian must remain in the library during the program. **There will not be School Age Storytime on December 17th, December 24th, and December 31st.

Library Holiday ClosingChristmas Early Closing December 23rd all MCMLS branches close at 5pmChristmas Holiday December 24th and 25th all MCMLS branches closedNew Years Eve- December 31stall MCMLS branches close at 5pm

All current library events may be viewed at the MCMLS website - http://www.countylibrary.org**All events are free and open to the public****All events are subject to change without prior notice. Please check with the library to confirm the day and time of the events**

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Officials are looking to turn the Argenta library into an "urban library" in hopes of saving it from its stark financial reality.

North Little Rock Mayor Joe Smith said earlier this month that one of the city's biggest challenges is figuring out what to do with the Argenta Branch Library downtown.

"The library board can't afford both the Argenta library and the main library," he said.

The Argenta library, which opened in April 2014 at 420 Main St. in a former post office, carries a debt of more than $2.2 million from two bonds that were used to buy the 15,000-square-foot building and convert it into a modern-day library. The library system's annual payment is about $417,000 on that debt, which will last into 2025.

The library averages only five to 15 visitors on Saturdays, and not all of those are there for library purposes, said Crystal Gates, executive director for the William F. Laman Public Library System.

Smith said the debt payment for the branch isn't feasible at the current pace but that finding alternative uses for the building could save the downtown library.

"We are looking into turning it into an urban library, like the one they have in San Antonio," Smith said. "It would offer things beyond books."

Gates said some urban libraries include technology centers, economic development and business development classes, art galleries, studio equipment, tool libraries, cafes and bookstores, among other things.

The mayor said that concept would be a good fit for the city's rapidly redeveloping downtown area.

"It would allow, let's say, an apartment resident to check out a ladder or a drill that they might not normally have," Smith said.

It would also be similar to the Central Arkansas Library System across the Arkansas River in Little Rock. That system has a tool library, art galleries, meeting rooms, laptop checkouts, a telescope-lending program and more.

"We are trying to do things to make the library relevant beyond books," said Nate Coulter, executive director of the Central Arkansas Library System. "We have added a social worker at the library to provide wrap-around support for people who walk in. Under the strategic plan our board adopted last May, we are going to provide more of these community-oriented services at CALS."

The ideas are part of an ever-evolving library practice, said Curtis Rogers, a spokesman for the Urban Libraries Council.

"Libraries are not in the business of books -- they are in the business of people," he said in an email.

The Urban Libraries Council, an organization of North America's leading public library systems, promotes the value of libraries as essential public assets. The council has been guiding conversations about how libraries can take a leadership role in educating people about the social and economic effects of artificial intelligence, Rogers said.

"We have also been working to help libraries understand and strengthen their role as hubs for local entrepreneurs," he said.

Rogers said that in the context of his organization, an "urban library" is any system that serves an urban, developed jurisdiction. He said it could include cities, towns, urban counties and more.

"Every library has a unique culture and provides unique services to meet the needs of its particular community," he said. "In fact, libraries are renowned for their ability to quickly adapt to change."

Coulter said a library's duty to the public goes beyond books.

"We are trying to give people all manners of access to realize their potential," he said. "In the future, I see libraries as the anchor institutions of communities."

The Argenta library's financial situation isn't a new issue. The branch first experienced financial difficulty in late 2014, only months after opening, leading to staff layoffs, a reduction in library hours, and elimination of traveling exhibits and some programs. The city stepped in to help by restructuring the library's debt and extending the payoff dates by two years.

Rogers said building strategic partnerships is key for libraries that are working with small budgets.

"Smaller libraries in urban areas should be reaching out to their local elected officials, school leaders, business leaders, tech leaders, nonprofit leaders, etc., to determine how they can work together more effectively to advance community outcomes," he said.

Gates said the library board will conduct a focus group study soon to determine what the community is looking for in a library, what needs the community has, how the library can meet those needs, and priorities in considering services and resources at the library.

"We will be looking at, speaking with, and possibly visiting urban libraries around the country to learn from their struggles, failures and successes," she said.

Rogers said important steps would include getting out into the community and engaging with residents to learn about how the library can provide the most value to them, taking inventory of local leaders and stakeholders, and learning from the work of other libraries.

Rogers added that even though the evolution of libraries has expanded beyond books, the print format remains important.

"Print books are still the most popular format for reading," Rogers said, "and for many individuals, the library can represent their only access point for books in any format."

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The American Library Association (ALA) has delivered a written report to the House Judiciary Committee telling lawmakers that unfair behavior by digital market actors," including Amazon and some major publishers, is "doing concrete harm to libraries.

The report, delivered last week to a House antitrust subcommittee investigating competition in the digital market, comes as lawmakers are taking note of the growing backlash to Big Five publisher Macmillans decision to impose a two-month embargo on new release e-books in public libraries. In a September 13 letter to ALA executive director Mary Ghikas, the House Judiciary Committee asked ALA to respond to a set of questions in connection with its ongoing investigation, an invitation that came just days after an ALA press event at the Nashville Public Library kicked off a public awareness campaign calling attention to issues in the library e-book market. As of this writing, an ALA online petition opposing Macmillan's planned embargo, launched at that press event, is approaching 150,000 signatures.

Under Macmillan's new policy, which is scheduled to go into effect on November 1, public libraries are allowed to license a singe discounted, perpetual access e-book for the first eight weeks after a book's publication. After eight weeks, libraries can purchase multiple two-year licenses at the regular price (roughly $60 for new works). Librarians, however, say that not being allowed to license multiple copies upon publication unfairly punishes digital readers, and will only serve to frustrate users and will hurt the ability of the library to serve their community, especially if other publishers follow suit.

Libraries are prepared to pay a fair price for fair services; in fact, over the past ten years, libraries have spent over $40 billion acquiring content, the ALA report reads. But abuse of their market position by dominant actors in digital markets is impeding essential library activities that are necessary to ensure that all Americans have access to information, both today and for posterity. If these abuses go unchecked, Americas competitiveness and our cultural heritage as a nation are at risk.

The ALA comments break down what it sees as potentially anticompetitive behavior in the digital realm into two sectorspublic and school libraries, and academic and research libraries. And no surprise, the two issues topping the list of ALAs concerns: Amazons exclusive digital content, which is not available to libraries; and restrictions by the major publishers in the library e-book market.

The worst obstacle for libraries are marketplace bans: refusal to sell services at any price, ALA officials notes, pointing to Amazon Publishing. The e-book titles from Amazon Publishing are not available to libraries for lending at any price or any terms. By contrast, consumers may purchase all of these titles directly from Amazon. This is a particularly pernicious new form of the digital divide; Amazon Publishing books are available only to people who can afford to buy them, without the library alternative previously available to generations of Americans.

If these abuses go unchecked, Americas competitiveness and our cultural heritage as a nation are at risk.

Amazons growing power has been a simmering cause of concern and a topic of conversation at ALA conferences for years now. But Amazons push for exclusive digital content has been ramping up in recent years, increasing concerns, particularly in the audio market, where Amazon-owned Audible has been signing exclusive deals with bestselling authors and publishers. In addition, some in the library market are concerned that Amazon is selectively using its data to pressure publishers into further restricting library access to digital content.

A related problem, ALA assertsthough it is surely the primary problem libraries face on a day-to-day basisis the increasingly restrictive, and costly market for e-books from the major publishers. This includes the delayed release of e-books to the library market, the ALA report states, pointing to Macmillans two-month embargo on new release e-book titles, scheduled to take effect on November 1, and abusive pricing for library e-books, where titles can often run more than four times the consumer price for two year licenses.

Denying or delaying new content to libraries certainly is a market failure, ALA states. It also prevents libraries from accomplishing their democratizing mission of providing equal access to information to American citizens.

The report also addresses library access to streaming content from providers like NetFlix and Hulu, the high cost of textbooks and learning materials, and the academic journal market.

ALA does not take this issue lightly, said Alan Inouye, ALA senior director of public policy and government relations, in a release. When Amazon, the worlds fifth largest publisher of e-books, refuses to sell to libraries, or when a Big five publisher like Macmillan places an eight-week embargo on e-book sales to Americas libraries, we believe it is time to take legislative action.

The inquiry comes after the House Judiciary Committee launched its investigation into competition in the digital market on June 3, 2019, with Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) citing "growing evidence that a handful of gatekeepers have come to capture control over key arteries of online commerce, content, and communications."

While it is unclear what the next steps will be, ALA officials say they are prepared to turn up the pressure, and stay engaged with lawmakers. Meanwhile, PW has learned that similar investigations are underway in some state legislatures as well.

Beginning next week, ALA and our members in targeted congressional districts will engage legislators on the substance of our report," Inouye stated. "When librarians and community leaders tell Antitrust Subcommittee members how unfair digital market practices impact their constituents, Congress will listen.

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JONESBORO An Arkansas State University alumnus says he was surprised to spot a few curious critters running around the campus library.

Codie Clark, a math tutor, says he spotted at least two raccoons Sunday on the third floor of the university's Dean B. Ellis Library while waiting for a student to arrive for a tutoring session. Clark says other students then cornered one raccoon.

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Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications Bill Smith told KAIT-TV that the school's facility management personnel humanely trapped the animals after being notified by library staff. Clark says an animal rescuer released the racoons back into the wild that night.

Smith also noted the racoons likely came to campus because of the recent rain. Smith encouraged anyone who encounters wild animals to contact the Facilities Management Department.

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Soon Baldwinsville Public Library will begin circulating Chromebooks and hotspots for internet connectivity. The addition of this equipment to our circulating materials is part of Onondaga County Public Libraries mission to empower our communities and help our users access tools for success. This project is part of County Executive Ryan McMahons continued support in helping our libraries bridge the digital divide across Onondaga County.

BPL will have six tech backpacks available for a three-week loan. Each backpack will contain a Chromebook with charger, a Verizon hotspot/charger, and a guide for getting started. After signing a tech backpack user agreement, patrons will be able to take the equipment home.

We are currently preparing the equipment for circulation and will announce their availability as soon as possible.

And in other news

4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24

Design your own mask just in time for Halloween! This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.

10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25

Come make spiders, ghosts, and monsters! This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.

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Public libraries across the world have been partnering with Wikipedia to offer resources enabling accuracy on their site for many years.

A new position called a Wikipedian in Residence is being offered through the Centre for Newfoundland Studies at Memorial University.

Jenny Higgins has been in the position for just two weeks. She was one of the organizers of an event called Wiki-Edit, at the A.C Hunter Library, where people learned to edit Wikipedia articles to fill gaps in articles relating to the provinces history.

She says in this province a lot of the articles are short and flagged as needing more citations.

Higgins says people need to edit those to add information from magazines, books, articles, newspapers.

You can literally edit almost all of the wiki articles by just pressing the pencil in the top right corner.

They will be reviewed before being revised. Susan Kent was one of the topics (people) on the list given out at the event this evening. pic.twitter.com/pIXkLoKl73

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) Police are investigating after a man was chased down the street and attacked on the way to the library.

The victim in this incident believes he was the target of a gang initiation, and hes still recovering from several broken bones after the brutal assault on Oct. 10.

Video shows the terrified man backing away as two young men go after him in front of a library on Linden Boulevard in Cambria Heights, Queens.

First, a man in a yellow t-shirt appears to shove him, knocking him to the ground. Then, a man in a white t-shirt unleashes a fury of punches.

The victim is 79-year-old Joseph Bonaventure, who spoke exclusively to CBS2s Valerie Castro from his hospital bed.

Him, who said get him, is in front of me, like, you know, and the two other on the side and punching, but Im trying to block the punches, he said.

Bonaventure says he was trying to go to the Queens Library when he noticed several young men in front of the building. Then without warning, they began to attack.

I fall on the sidewalk and they keep on kicking me on the left side, ribs side there, on the right side and get to my hip, then kicking in my head, he said.

The Haitian immigrant says he believes the assault was a gang initiation given that nothing was stolen.

My car keys fell down, my cell phone, my wallet, they dont take anything, Bonaventure said.

The attack happened nearly 20 days ago, but Bonaventure is still healing from six broken ribs and an injured hip. He says hes grateful he survived the incident, and he has a message to those who attacked him.

This type of action could destroy their tomorrow, he said. I just wish them good luck because I may be living for another two or one decade, one more decade or two decades, but themselves, they have a lifetime in front of them.

Bonaventure says it could be at least two months before hes fully recovered. In the meantime, hes going to physical therapy every day.

Anyone who recognizes the suspects or has information regarding this incident is asked to call the NYPDs Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-8477or for Spanish,1-888-577-4782. Tips can also be sent to the NYPDTips Twitter account or submitted online at NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.

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