The day before New York City prepares for an Al Sharpton led day of civil disobedience in response to the Sean Bell verdict, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has spoken favorably about the right to peacefully protest, showed his support for a different type of police. In a press conference held in Times Square, Bloomberg joined Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers in announcing that the last Police show ever will take place this August in New York City.
Next to New York Police fans, public television will benefit the most from the band's final concert. The show, which doesn't have a date or a place yet, will serve as a benefit for Thirteen/WNET and WLIW New York. It appears that tickets will be available online through the public networks.
The day before New York City prepares for an Al Sharpton led day of civil disobedience in response to the Sean Bell verdict, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who has spoken favorably about the right to peacefully protest, showed his support for a different type of police. In a press conference held in Times Square, Bloomberg joined Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers in announcing that the last Police show ever will take place this August in New York City.
