On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Neighbors In Action (NIA) hosted its 9th annual Crown Heights Back to School event. This year’s “Peace and Play Street” themed event was designed by NIA’s Save Our Streets (“S.O.S.”) Staff to promote our organization’s advocacy to end gun violence, improve public health, and celebrate the return of Brooklyn’s future […]
CONTINUE READING →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 […]
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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.
