BROOKLYN, NY – On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Central Brooklyn’s Crown Heights Community Mediation Center is changing its name to Neighbors in Action. “Over the last 20 years, our work has grown far beyond our original goal of community mediation,” says Neighbors in Action director, Amy Ellenbogen. “Our new name encapsulates the range […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Sunday, September 16th, a 56 year-old black woman was non-fatally shot in the abdomen. The following Wednesday, S.O.S. Crown Heights organized a shooting response at the site of the incident; 229 Albany Avenue. A significant number of people came to show their support by holding posters, handing out palmcards, and giving their presence to […]
CONTINUE READINGWe are saddened to report there has been a non-fatal shooting in the S.O.S. Crown Heights catchment. Stand up against gun violence and join us for a shooting response on Wednesday, September 19th from 6:00 – 6:30 pm. A shooting response is a peaceful […]
CONTINUE READINGOn the afternoon of Monday, September 3rd, 22-year-old Lester Jack was shot and killed. During the incident, a second young man was non-fatally shot. The community gathered on September 6th at the site of the shooting—the corner of Hancock Street and Spencer Place; across from the Bedford Village School and John Hancock Playground—to take a […]
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since the last shooting
S.O.S. works hard to create safer and healthier neighborhoods and we invite you to join us in these efforts.
