More Events Added for Gun Violence Awareness Month
More New York events have been added for Gun Violence Awareness Month. Please join us! Read More
Join us June 23! Policy Summit: Gun Violence Is a Health Crisis
Learn from a panel of public health advocates about gun violence prevention and how you can take action against it at “Gun Violence Is a Health Crisis,” a policy forum in Manhattan sponsored by the New York Doctors Coalition. NYAGV’s Rebecca Fischer will moderate the panel. Format: Introductory remarks, keynote, policy panel, and break-out groups. Breakfast at registration Date/time: Saturday, June 23 8:30 am – 12:30... Read More
All Around the State, New Yorkers #WearOrange
New Yorkers throughout the state came out for Gun Violence Awareness Month events last weekend. For upcoming Gun Violence Awareness events, click here. Read More
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month
Please join NYAGV for these New York events and remember to wear orange! Mark your calendars to join NYAGV and other gun violence prevention groups at these events and help spread the word about our country’s gun violence problem and the need for elected officials to act. Wear Orange • Friday, June 1 People across the state... Read More
NYAGV, Student Advocates and Legislators Rally in Albany
Hundreds of students from across the state joined NYAGV, state legislators, and other gun violence prevention advocates in Albany for Advocacy Day on May 15. The group held a press conference and rally for the enactment of the New York Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) bill before the legislative session ends in June. The ERPO bill–which... Read More
Student Leader to Speak at Westchester Benefit
Student leader Kelly Marx, a Westchester March For Our Lives organizer, has joined the evening’s roster for the NYAGV Education Fund’s 2018 Westchester Regional Benefit on April 26. Students throughout the country have galvanized the gun violence prevention movement. Join us to honor gun violence prevention veterans and to support the next generation of leaders!... Read More
NYAGV Members Meeting Discusses Legislation, Education Initiatives
Thanks to NYAGV members who attended Tuesday’s NYAGV Members Meeting in Manhattan. Attendees heard from: Rebecca Fischer, NYAGV Executive Director, who gave an update on gun-violence-prevention legislation, and urged members to take action on pending legislation. (See below.) Shaina Harrison, Program Director of the NYAGV Education Fund’s ReACTION Youth Program, who discussed working with high school students in high-risk areas... Read More
NYAGV Members Meeting: Tuesday, April 17 in NYC
Join us for an important NYAGV Members Meeting on April 17 in Manhattan! You’ll receive an update on the latest federal and state gun legislation and learn how you can get involved in our grassroots efforts to prevent gun violence. Whether you’re already an NYAGV member or you’d like to join the cause, don’t miss... Read More
