Rep. Adriano Espaillat Gun Violence Day of Action Schedule

NEW YORK, NY -- This week, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will attend a series of public events in the district where he will share legislative and community updates of his efforts in Congress to address the gun violence epidemic, including discussing his upcoming vote in support of the House gun violence prevention bill package expected next week upon his return to Washington.

Wednesday, June 1st:

Rep. Espaillat hosted an emergency virtual meeting with PTA presidents and concerned parents from the schools in his district to discuss ongoing efforts to curb youth violence and discuss gun prevention and mental health programs.

Thursday, June 2nd:

Rep. Espaillat joined Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to announce a new initiative to support community-based organizations working to address gun violence prevention among New York City youth.

Friday, June 3rd (Gun Violence Awareness Day)

7:45AM - 8:20AM -- Rep. Espaillat will meet with the principal and parents of students at PS 54 located at 27030 Webster Avenue in the Bronx to discuss ongoing youth gun prevention programs.

3PM -- Rep. Espaillat, in collaboration with New York City Council Member Shaun Abreu, will hold a speak out event at 3:00 p.m. at PS 138 (153rd and Amsterdam) and walk to Brotherhood Sister Sol located at 512 West 143rd Street (143rd and Amsterdam Avenue).

4PM -- Rep. Espaillat, in collaboration with New York City Council Member Shaun Abreu, will hold a joint press conference at 4:00 p.m. EDT at Brotherhood Sister Sol located at 512 West 143rd Street (Amsterdam Avenue), to honor the victims and survivors of gun violence and urge immediate policy action at the city, state and federal levels to address the gun violence epidemic in New York City.

5PM -- Rep. Espaillat will attend the National Gun Violence Day of Awareness Community event in East Harlem, in collaboration with Stand Against Violence East Harlem (SAVE)/ Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO) at 1652 Park Avenue (between Park and Madison Avenues).

6PM -- Rep. Espaillat will attend a National Gun Violence Day of Awareness Vigil, in collaboration with New York State Senator Robert Jackson and Uptown Gun Violence Prevention Task Force at the Inwood Hill Park Lawn (enter by 218th Street entrance).

Saturday, June 4th

8AM – Rep. Espaillat will join brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. during a prayer vigil to honor the victims and families of gun violence.

Saturday, June 25th

10AM- 4PM -- Rep. Espaillat, in collaboration with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, will host a gun buy back program at the Soul Saving Station located at 302 W 124th Street, New York, NY 10027.