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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Funeral to be held for slain FDNY firefighter
Funeral to be held for slain FDNY firefighter
Family, friends and fellow firefighters will say their final goodbyes to the FDNY firefighter who was killed along the Belt Parkway while on his way to work.
Family, friends and fellow firefighters will say their final goodbyes to the FDNY firefighter who was killed along the Belt Parkway while on his way to work.
Sharing warmth this winter - coat donation sites
Sharing warmth this winter - coat donation sites
Our team just got new jackets to keep us warm in the winter. But we’re not letting the old ones go to waste.
Our team just got new jackets to keep us warm in the winter. But we’re not letting the old ones go to waste.
Viral video targets off-centered Holland Tunnel decorations
Viral video targets off-centered Holland Tunnel decorations
A New Jersey man upset about the placement of Christmas decorations on the Holland Tunnel entrance, has set up a petition to have them changed, calling it an OCD nightmare.
A New Jersey man upset about the placement of Christmas decorations on the Holland Tunnel entrance, has set up a petition to have them changed, calling it an OCD nightmare.
Bodybuilder commits to grueling workout routine to transform body
Bodybuilder commits to grueling workout routine to transform body
Do you have what it takes to commit to a workout routine?
Do you have what it takes to commit to a workout routine?
Certain tampons recalled after reports products come apart after removal
Certain tampons recalled after reports products come apart after removal
The Kimberly-Clark Corporation is issuing a recall of some of its tampons after reports the products come apart when customers try to remove them after use.
The Kimberly-Clark Corporation is issuing a recall of some of its tampons after reports the products come apart when customers try to remove them after use.
‘I had to help him:’ Video of East New York teen helping elderly neighbor goes viral
‘I had to help him:’ Video of East New York teen helping elderly neighbor goes viral
One Brooklyn boy just thought he was being a friendly neighbor, but 4 million people have now viewed a heartwarming moment captured on camera.
One Brooklyn boy just thought he was being a friendly neighbor, but 4 million people have now viewed a heartwarming moment captured on camera.
Pay more to text? California proposes plan that would tax text messages
Pay more to text? California proposes plan that would tax text messages
Apple says it's opening a new, $1 billion campus in north Austin, Texas. California's Public Utilities Commission has proposed a plan that would tax text messages. McDonald's is making plans to reduce the number of antibiotics in its burgers.
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Apple says it's opening a new, $1 billion campus in north Austin, Texas. California's Public Utilities Commission has proposed a plan that would tax text messages. McDonald's is making plans to reduce the number of antibiotics in its burgers.
What's Going On: Dec. 13 - Dec. 16
What's Going On: Dec. 13 - Dec. 16
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in Brooklyn. Tree Lighting Celebration at Amersfort Park Park Slope Farmers MarketHere's a look at what's going on this weekend in Brooklyn. Tree Lighting Celebration at Amersfort Park Park Slope Farmers MarketAAA: Record breaking 112.5M Americans to travel during yearend holiday period
AAA: Record breaking 112.5M Americans to travel during yearend holiday period
Those planning on traveling for the holiday will be in good company this year.
Those planning on traveling for the holiday will be in good company this year.
Demi Lovato is named Google's most searched person of 2018
Demi Lovato is named Google's most searched person of 2018
Demi Lovato is named Google's most searched person of 2018
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France shooting aftermath
France shooting aftermath
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Your 2018 Brooklyn Holiday Lights Photos
Do you have an amazing holiday lights display? We want to see it! Upload photos to the site or post them on Instagram and Twitter with #BKHolidayLights.
Do you have an amazing holiday lights display? We want to see it! Upload photos to the site or post them on Instagram and Twitter with #BKHolidayLights.
Just Married in Brooklyn
Just Married in Brooklyn
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
Gift Guides: Gifts for everyone on your list
Gift Guides: Gifts for everyone on your list
From Jack-Jack, of the "Incredibles," to the newest Fingerlings toy, we have a list of the hottest toys for the kids in your list!
We have a list of the best gifts for everyone on your list!
We have a list of the best gifts for everyone on your list!
Your Brooklyn 2018 Holiday Photos
Your Brooklyn 2018 Holiday Photos
Celebrating the holidays with your loved ones? We want to see your photos!
Celebrating the holidays with your loved ones? We want to see your photos!
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
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A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
PHOTOS: Services for former President George HW Bush
PHOTOS: Services for former President George HW Bush
Former President George HW Bush died Nov. 30 in Houston, Texas.
Former President George HW Bush died Nov. 30 in Houston, Texas.
Photos: A look back at the 2013 Metro-North derailment, 5 years later
A look back at the 2013 Metro-North derailment, 5 years later
Dec. 1 marks the fifth anniversary of the 2013 Metro-North Hudson Line derailment that killed four people near the Spuyten Duyvil station in the Bronx.
Dec. 1 marks the fifth anniversary of the 2013 Metro-North Hudson Line derailment that killed four people near the Spuyten Duyvil station in the Bronx.
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Things To Do
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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.
