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On Friday, October 5th, two Neighbors in Action staff members, Anthony Collins and Rahson Johnson, led a workshop at the Columbia University Medical Center. This was to contribute to a week-long Gun Violence Awareness Week organized by the University, which included activities, panel discussions and guest speakers. The event attracted a diverse group of individuals […]
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BROOKLYN, NY (October 17, 2018) – 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 […]
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On Saturday, September 15th, 33 people came together for the SOS Clergy Action Network “regathering breakfast”. Rev. Jones shared upcoming changes organizationally and personally. The hot breakfast was delicious as we discussed together with the highlights being 1. our Response to gun violence- shooting responses, 2. soliciting committee members for our December Night Of Remembrance […]
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On 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 […]
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We 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 […]
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The new school year started last Tuesday, and what better way to celebrate than with a block party! S.O.S. Bed-Stuy hosted “Back 2 School” on Marcy Avenue between Gates and Lexington to get the community together and excited for the new year. Kids ran from booth to booth, jumping on inflatables, getting face-painted, making crafts, […]
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In the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 5th, a 24-year-old black man was non-fatally shot multiple times. The following Friday, as he was fighting for his life in the hospital, the community stood at the site of his shooting, 1292 St. John’s Place. “We’ve come too far to go back!” chanted Derick Scott of […]
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On 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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We are saddened to report there has been a fatal shooting outside of the S.O.S. Bed-Stuy catchment. During the incident a second young man was non-fatally shot. Stand up against gun violence and join us for a Shooting Response on Thursday, September 6th from 6:00 – 6:30 pm. A shooting response is a peaceful gathering […]
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We 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 Friday September 7th from 6:00 – 6:30 pm. A shooting response is a peaceful gathering where a shooting incident has taken place. The purpose of […]
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