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Vigil held on 1-year anniversary of 12-year-old who was fatally shot in East Flatbush
Community members gathered to mourn the loss of 12-year-old Kade Lewin, who was fatally shot while sitting in a car with his cousins in …
Anti-gun violence rally held at scene of Brooklyn quadruple shooting
EAST FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (PIX11) – From New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, there have been pledges to …
Family demands justice after 19-year-old Brooklyn man found dead not far from home
NEW YORK — A family in mourning is looking for answers after a 19-year-old man who went missing Monday was found dead just minutes away …
Hundreds gather at St. Joseph’s College to pray and remember Martin Luther King Jr.’s mission
Hundreds came together at St. Joseph’s College in Clinton Hill on Monday to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. It has been …
CONVICTED ON WITNESS RETALIATION CHARGES
A federal jury in Brooklyn has returned a guilty verdict against Tawanna Hilliard, the mother of a 5-9 Brims gang … Read the full article >>
Rev. Edward Hinds To Lead GodSquad + New Building On Lott Street
Here are the top three stories today in Ditmas Park-Flatbush: Rev. Edward-Richard Hinds has been named the interim President of The 67th Precinct Clergy Council, also …
Meet The GodSquad: Clergy Leaders Battling Gun Violence in East Flatbush
With summer approaching, the 67th Precinct Clergy Council is gearing up for what is historically a time of increased gun violence. So, it’s no surprise that getting …
Black and Asian Organizations Gather Together in “Faith Walk” in New York’s Chinatown
Since the onset of the Coronavirus, the NYPD has reported that hate crimes against Asians have skyrocketed. Sadly for a city as diverse and robust …
Juneteenth is a Chance to Rethink Our Gun Culture
On May 14, I joined a group of pastors from Brooklyn leading a march through Chinatown, Manhattan. I’m a member of the 67th Precinct Clergy …
Brooklyn Reverend dedicates life to mentor youth
Rev. Edward-Richard Hinds, says he discovered his calling at young age. He was born in Jamaica where he joined the youth ministry at his local …
Memorial Service for Victims of Violence
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A makeshift memorial for a 17-year old girl shot and killed outside a Crown Heights apartment building grew on Thursday. Flowers, balloons …
17-year-old girl slain in Brooklyn was ‘loving, caring, straightforward,’ family says
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A makeshift memorial for a 17-year old girl shot and killed outside a Crown Heights apartment building grew on Thursday. Flowers, balloons …
Communities fight back against crime
(NewsNation) — Many neighborhoods have seen an increase in crime, but communities are finding ways to fight back by partnering with police departments to bridge the divide …
Brooklyn district attorney, ‘God Squad’ partnership aims to curb gun violence
As precincts across Brooklyn have seen a rise in violence, the Brooklyn district attorney announced a partnership with clergy councils that would allow for more …