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Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 week ago

Brooklyn's been waiting for a new rec center; now they've got it

Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center opened in East Flatbush, the first new city-run recreation center in over a decade, offering extensive amenities and community-focused programs.
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Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

First We Grieve

A mass shooting at Brown University caused deaths, injuries, widespread trauma, and calls for grieving, communal support, and small persistent actions to create hope.
Public health
fromKqed
4 months ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Convenes Local Leaders To Stop Gun Violence | KQED

Regional leaders and law enforcement convened in Oakland to coordinate local gun-violence prevention after the Trump administration cut over $150 billion in community intervention funding.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months ago

Oakland Mayor Lee hosts Bay Area mayors at gun violence prevention conference

East Bay leaders coordinated regional strategies to reduce gun violence by targeting illegal firearm supply and increasing gun industry accountability.
Social justice
fromNew York Amsterdam News
4 months ago

30 years on: We were there - we remember the Million Man March

The Million Man March catalyzed sustained unity and community activism, inspiring efforts to reduce violence and strengthen neighborhoods among Black and Brown men.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Sen. Josh Hawley Fumes, Demands Biden Official Answer 'What Is a Two Spirit Individual?!'

Sen. Josh Hawley challenged Gregory Jackson Jr. to define "two-spirit" during a heated Senate Judiciary hearing about violence prevention and policing.
Public health
fromThe Oaklandside
5 months ago

Stopping gun violence in Oakland: on the podcast

Oakland's gun violence is decreasing but remains unacceptably high, prompting city-funded, community-led prevention strategies like Ceasefire and violence interrupters.
Public health
fromNew York Amsterdam News
5 months ago

Lay the Guns Down founder Mike Tucker hopes documentary screening will inspire gun violence prevention efforts

A Brooklyn gun violence prevention leader will screen Put the Guns Down to spotlight gun violence, mental health, poverty, and community accountability.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Matt Schlapp Stuns Greta Van Susteren By Claiming He'd Hug The Mother of The Minneapolis School Shooter

Matt Schlapp said he would embrace the mother of the Minneapolis Catholic school shooter and urged using AI to identify potential shooters before they strike.
New York City
fromNew York Amsterdam News
6 months ago

Special Brooklyn screening for Flip the Script short film celebrates violence prevention efforts

A Brownsville apprenticeship uses film training, paid mentorship, and aftercare to reduce youth gun violence and improve legal, employment, and education outcomes.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The revolutionary prison program where men help each other put down their guns: Don't end up like me'

A peer-led mutual-help program helps incarcerated firearm offenders examine trauma, masculinity, and motives to foster healing and reduce future gun violence.
Women
fromFortune
7 months ago

Shannon Watts wants women to ask: 'What do I want?'

Shannon Watts advocates for women to prioritize their desires over obligations, emphasizing fulfillment over the pursuit of a singular purpose.
fromwww.amny.com
8 months ago

Hochul codifies NYS Office of Gun Violence Prevention | amNewYork

Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, aiming to reduce shootings while securing federal support for gun safety.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromSun Sentinel
8 months ago

Democratic governor candidate says he'll seek support from Florida gun owners - and stricter gun regulations

David Jolly aims to engage Florida gun owners while advocating for stricter gun control laws as part of his gubernatorial campaign.
DC food
fromCbsnews
8 months ago

Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware AGs announce lawsuit against Trump administration over gun attachment settlement

Maryland, New Jersey, and Delaware are suing to block illegal semi-automatic to machine gun device legalization.
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

Committee forms to protect Mass. gun laws from upcoming ballot question

An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws quickly passed with strong support, and was signed into law to keep communities safe from evolving gun violence tactics.
SF politics
NYC politics
fromFingerlakes1.com
9 months ago

New York crime crackdown: FY26 budget boosts police, toughens laws | Fingerlakes1.com

New York's FY26 budget invests heavily in crime reduction and public safety reforms aiming to enhance community security and reduce recidivism.
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