Parkland survivor, Rev. Al Sharpton announce NYC march
Posted: Updated:A survivor of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, is uniting with students in New York City to fight gun violence.
Aalayah Eastmond joined the Rev. Al Sharpton at the National Action Network headquarters in Harlem Sunday to announce an anti-gun violence march starting at Trump Tower in Manhattan on June 2.
“You never think that it would happen to you, and then when it does, you realize you have to do something,” she said.
The march will kick off New York’s gun violence awareness month.
“This ain’t about whether you’re Republican, Democrat, a progressive, a conservative,” said Rev. Al Sharpton. “Our kids are being shot down in the schools, and we need to come together and stop it.”
The event follows last month’s massive anti-gun violence March in Washington, which was organized after 17 people were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14.
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Police: Driver hits, injures 4-year-old boy
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A driver struck and injured a 4-year-old boy on Wednesday, according to police.
Nonprofit aids Puerto Rico recovery through green energy
Nonprofit aids Puerto Rico recovery through green energy
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A nonprofit is hoping to ramp up ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico by switching to green, solar energy.
Good Samaritan helps dog abandoned in Prospect Park
Good Samaritan helps dog abandoned in Prospect Park
A community effort has helped an abandoned dog get the help it needed.
A community effort has helped an abandoned dog get the help it needed.
Brooklyn teacher accused of producing child porn
Brooklyn teacher accused of producing child porn
A Brooklyn high school teacher is accused of producing child pornography.
A Brooklyn high school teacher is accused of producing child pornography.
Business Briefs: Holiday shopping, Fitbit, Angry Birds
Business Briefs: Holiday shopping, Fitbit, Angry Birds
A trillion-dollar holiday shopping season is on the way.
A trillion-dollar holiday shopping season is on the way.
#N12BK: Private school ratings
#N12BK: Private school ratings
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The new school year is just getting underway, but for those looking to snag a spot in the city's top private schools it's never too early to get the ball rolling.
Dwyane Wade surprises basketball players at Chelsea Piers
Dwyane Wade surprises basketball players at Chelsea Piers
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NBA superstar Dwyane Wade dropped in on a pickup game in Manhattan earlier this month.
Sony goes retro with upcoming release of PlayStation Classic
Sony goes retro with upcoming release of PlayStation Classic
A look at the Playstation Classic
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Sony is taking a cue from Nintendo’s wildly successful retro mini consoles with the upcoming release of the PlayStation Classic.
Police: Man accused of shooting toward crowd on Coney Island Ave.
Police: Man accused of shooting toward crowd on Coney Island Ave.
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Police are looking for the man behind a Sunday morning shooting.
Man wanted for forcibly touching 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush
Man wanted for forcibly touching 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush
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Police are on the lookout for a man they say grabbed an 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush.
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70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
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Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
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The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
West Indian American Day Parade Photos
West Indian American Day Parade Photos
Snap a pic while you're out celebrating and share it with News 12 using the hashtag #BKCarnival2018 on social media.
Snap a pic while you're out celebrating and share it with News 12 using the hashtag #BKCarnival2018 on social media.
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart’s top-rated toys as voted on by kids
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Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Your 2018 Brooklyn Back-to-School Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Back-to-School Photos
Send us your back-to-school photos.
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 Brooklyn wants to see your photos! Use the #BKBacktoSchool on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 Brooklyn wants to see your photos! Use the #BKBacktoSchool on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
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Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.
