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 READING“…Guns are loud but we are louder…. Stop shooting, start living” was the refrain that could be heard throughout Brooklyn Heights as thousands of placard bearing Anti gun violence activists clad in orange marched down Cadman Plaza, across the Brooklyn Bridge and into Lower Manhattan last Saturday. The large Save Our Streets Banner could not be […]
CONTINUE READINGOn May 26th, the Save Our Streets Outreach team held their second annual Memorial Day cookout, which many Crown Heights community residents attended. The event was held in St. Johns park, which is located inside of the S.O.S catchment area. Close to 200 people attended the cookout. The forecast predicted rain for the day. However, […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Thursday, May 24th, the sidewalk of St. Johns Place was filled with lively music, art, and food as Crown Heights Community Mediation Center celebrated the 8th annual Arts to End Violence gallery opening. The gallery space, generously donated by Ron Taylor, was hung with vivid art created by community members of all ages and […]
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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.
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.
