A major heat wave is headed to Brooklyn and beyond! We hope you’re staying safe in the sun and heat. For tips on hot weather safety, click here. As well, we’ve got a few recommendations for ways to pass the time while it’s sweltering outside. Read on for our suggestions: 6 Ways to Stay Cool During the Heat […]
CONTINUE READING →Neighbors in Action (NIA) and Save our Streets (SOS) Brooklyn conducted a Peace March through Bed-Stuy on Saturday, June 29, to close out National Gun Violence Awareness month and mark the beginning of its “Summer of Safety.” With a recent uptick in shootings in both Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy, over 80 community residents, faith leaders, […]
CONTINUE READING →Shortly after midnight on Thursday, June 6th, a 31 year-old black man was shot in the chest in the S.O.S. Bed-Stuy catchment area. This gun-violence struck in a communal area of 380 Lexington Ave, during a time when most feel safe and secure in their homes. Luckily, the victim has pulled through, but the incident […]
CONTINUE READING →On Thursday May 23rd Neighbors In Action held our 9th annual Arts to End Violence gallery opening where over 100 community members, elected officials, friends, families, and neighbors came together to appreciate the anti-violence inspired art, share food, and enjoy live music from Reverend Ken Bogan’s jazz band. The many works of art presented at […]
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