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Parkland High School students visit The Bronx on Friday

Parkland High School students visit The Bronx on Friday

Today, Assembly Member Michael A. Blake (D-79th District, The Bronx) will host a group of student leaders from Parkland High School for a gun violence prevention and voter mobilization Day of Action in the South Bronx, as an installment of […]

The Young Killing the Young has to stop NOW

Riverdale Ethical Society Forum on Gun Violence

Last Saturday, June 23, the Riverdale-Yonkers Society for Ethical Culture, a leading member of the American Ethical Union, sponsored a 3-hour teach-in from 4-7 pm titled “Beyond Gun Control: Race, Youth, and the New Movement to End Gun Violence” at St. Stephen’s […]

PA James Congratulates Dick’s Sporting Goods Ending Sales of Assault-style Guns

PA James Congratulates Dick’s Sporting Goods Ending Sales of Assault-style Guns

Public Advocate James on Dick’s Sporting Goods Ending Sales of Assault Weapons “There is simply no excuse for any retailer to sell military-grade weapons or high-capacity magazines to civilians. I have been leading the fight in New York City to […]

by · April 16, 2018 · Guns, News
March For Our Lives Gun Control Rally

March For Our Lives Gun Control Rally

by · February 27, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Community Events, Guns, News
Cuomo: No guns for domestic abusers

Cuomo: No guns for domestic abusers

In an email to supporters and a series of tweets, Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced legislation to remove all firearms from those persons who commit any domestic violence crimes. Cuomo declared on Twiter : “Given the inextricable link between domestic […]

by · December 13, 2017 · Crime, Domestic Violence, Guns, News
The Vigil will be Thursday, July 6th from 3:00pm to 9:00PM on the Grand  Concourse and Mount Eden. 

Anti-Gun Violence Vigil at Bronx Lebanon, Thursday 7/6

The Candlelight Vigil for Peace and Reconciliation and against Gun Violence will be tonight July 6th from 3:00pm to 9:00PM on Grand Concourse and Mount Eden.

UPDATED: Bronx Electeds React to BLHC Shootings

UPDATED: Bronx Electeds React to BLHC Shootings

Horror at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center On Friday afternoon, a disgruntled former hospital worker armed with an AR-15 rifle sneaked into the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center on the Grand Concourse where he opened fire, wounding six people, one fatally, before killing […]

by · July 1, 2017 · Crime, Guns, News
Pro-Gun Advocate Releases Video, “[Why] I Carry A Gun’

Pro-Gun Advocate Releases Video, “[Why] I Carry A Gun’

In the aftermath of the recent media reporting surrounding the gun violence in San Bernadino, California, Orlando, Florida, and Nice, France, an anonymous concealed carry advocate made a 4 minute video on why he carries a concealed gun and believes that […]

by · August 3, 2016 · Crime, Guns, Law, News, Video
Gun Buyback At Bronx Churches 

Gun Buyback At Bronx Churches 

Turn in operable handguns & assault rifles for $200 on Saturday, August 6, from 10-4pm.

The Sig Sauer MCX (above) is gun used by the Orlando shooter in the Pulse nightclub mass shooting attack last month.

Today’s Verdict: After Orlando, Gun Control Should Be Front and Center

Regulating of Assault-style Weapons Should Be Front and Center by David Lesch, Esq. Following the events that took place in Orlando last month, the LGBTQ community has found itself front and center in the war against assault weapons.  The tragedy […]

by · July 7, 2016 · Guns, Today's Verdict
Democrats In Congress Sit-In to Demand A Vote on Gun Violence

Democrats In Congress Sit-In to Demand A Vote on Gun Violence

Democrats In Congress Sit-In to Demand A Vote on Gun Violence WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman José E. Serrano joined fellow House Democrats’ sit-in on the House Floor to demand that Speaker Ryan and House Republicans allow a vote on bipartisan […]

Klein, Gjonaj Rally Against Gun Violence

Klein, Gjonaj Rally Against Gun Violence

Sen. Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, the Pelham Parkway Residents Council, and Stand Up to Violence rallied against gun violence at the Pelham Parkway Houses after 17-year-old Ackeem Davis was killed on Astor Avenue.

by · May 28, 2016 · Community Affairs, Crime, Guns, News

Klein, Gjonaj Rally Against Gun Violence

Today, State Sen. Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj and others rally against gun violence in response to a recent shooting at Throggs Neck Houses.

MOMS Demand Action For Gun Sense In America

MOMS Demand Action For Gun Sense In America

March with ‘Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense’ from Cadman Plaza Park to City Hall. 4th annual Brooklyn Bridge March, Saturday, May 7th.  

PA James:  ‘Divest from Assault Weapon Manufacturers’

PA James: ‘Divest from Assault Weapon Manufacturers’

Public Advocate Letitia James Supports Call for Divestment from Assault Weapon Manufacturers As we mourn tragedy after tragedy caused by guns, New York City must take a powerful stand against companies that contribute to carnage and violence across our nation. […]

by · January 8, 2016 · Guns, News, Op Ed