May 02, 2006 @ 12:32 pm

Marc Ecko Helps Graffiti Artists Beat NYC in Court, Preps 2nd Annual Save The Rhinos Concert

by: Mark Lelinwalla

On Monday (May 1) a judge ruled in favor of young graffiti artists in a First Amendment lawsuit against New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Councilman Peter Vallone, and the city of New York. Judge George B. Daniels granted the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction against recent amendments to anti-graffiti legislation. The amendments included criminalizing the possession of spray paint and broad-tipped markers for all people under the age of 21. Effective Thursday (May 4), the New York Police Department and all City agencies will be prohibited from enforcing the amendments, pending the final outcome of the case. right “Today’s decision is a victory for the plaintiffs and everyone else whose First Amendment rights were being trampled upon with these laws,” said Ecko via a press release statement on Monday. “I am very pleased that the courts have recognized the hypocrisy of this anti-graffiti legislation and its effect on the right to free expression for legitimate artists under the age of 21.” In addition to Monday’s landmark decision, Ecko will have another reason to celebrate next month. On June 8 the likes of Common, Rakim, Lupe Fiasco, DJ Z-Trip, Rhymefest, DJ Kid Capri and other surprise guests will help Ecko charge New York City’s Central Park for the Save the Rhinos 2nd annual benefit concert. “Last year, we welcomed an extraordinary crowd to our first annual Save the Rhinos benefit concert, raising much needed awareness of the plight facing these majestic animals,” said Ecko via a press release statement. “Building on the success of that event, I am delighted to bring another great line-up to Central Park this June.” Proceeds from the concert will go directly to efforts hoping to double the populations of the Indian, Black, and Sumatran rhinos, three of the planet’s most endangered species.

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