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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · 17d

Professor Babe Howell and Matthew Brodwith from the @legalaidnyc.bsky.social representing the coalition at the Organizing Towards Liberation social Justice fair earlier today! #erasethedatabase

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · 17d

Join us Sept tomorrow at Red Hook Interim Library for Gangs in Our Community: Portrayal & Narrative — a free workshop on gang policing, databases and community impact. 3–4:45 PM. Details: www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/gan... #erasethedatabase

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · 18d

NYPD impunity is killing New Yorkers. At least 9 people have died in NYPD custody this year after being denied care. #NYPDAccountability

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S.T.O.P.—Surveillance Technology Oversight Project @stopspyingny.bsky.social · 18d

"The idea of human agents breaking down our doors is terrifying enough, but adding this army of robot ICE agents will only make a creepy nightmare even worse." @foxcahn.bsky.social #ICE
www.forbes.com/sites/thomas...

ICE Just Bought A Robot That Can Climb Stairs And Open Doors

ICE can now deploy a robot capable of letting off smoke grenades and navigating obstacles in its raids.

www.forbes.com

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · 18d

HAPPENING NOW: New Yorkers are gathering at City Hall to demand action on NYPD misconduct. Join us + submit testimony: council.nyc.gov/testify/ #EndNYPDImpunity

@legalaidnyc.bsky.social

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · 19d

Community voices matter. Join us Sept 22 at 9 AM @ City Hall for a rally + hearing on NYPD misconduct. Together, we can demand action from city officials. #NYPDAccountability #JusticeForNYers

G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · 22d

NYPD officers repeatedly deny care and ignore cries for help. Enough is enough. Rally with us Sept 22, 9 AM on the steps of City Hall + testify at the misconduct hearing. Submit testimony :https://council.nyc.gov/testify/ #EndNYPDImpunity

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · 22d

NYPD officers repeatedly deny care and ignore cries for help. Enough is enough. Rally with us Sept 22, 9 AM on the steps of City Hall + testify at the misconduct hearing. Submit testimony :https://council.nyc.gov/testify/ #EndNYPDImpunity

G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · 23d

All out for Win Rozario tomorrow at 11am. Come stand with the family of Win and the leaders coordinating from @justicecommittee.bsky.social and DRUM! #firealongi #firecianfrocco

G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Aug 15

Great to be down at Red Hook Initiative for their annual block party! Ran into Councilmember Alexa Aviles one of our most vocal supporters. Proud to stand with you always council member and thank you to RHI for their amazing work! #erasethedatabase

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Alex S. Vitale @alexvitale.bsky.social · Aug 13

Excited to be part of this podcast project from the Thurgood Marshall Institute in support of the @gangscoalition.bsky.social. tminstituteldf.org/gang-policin...

Gang Policing: The Truth Revealed - The Thurgood Marshall Institute at LDF

Police departments claim that gang policing is a crucial and precise crime prevention strategy. In reality, gang policing is a racially discriminatory practice that targets thousands of young Black an...

tminstituteldf.org

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Aug 11

Gang databases target thousands of young Black and Brown people with no due process.

In Gang Policing: The Truth Revealed, LDF’s Thurgood Marshall Institute exposes the truth.
tminstituteldf.org/gang-policin...

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Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams @advocate.nyc.gov · Aug 8

"NYPD headcount is not a panacea. More money or more officers does not automatically make New Yorkers safer – the truth is much more challenging and less politically convenient."

Responding to report that crime rates do not correlate to NYPD headcount:

NYC Public Advocate Responds to Report that Crime Rates Do Not Correlate to NYPD Headcount

Press Release, August 8th, 2025

advocate.nyc.gov

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Aug 8

Proud to be out here at Brownsville Safety Alliance pop-up event at the Ocean Hill Playground! Come catch up with us and the amazing orgs out here providing the community with needed information and resources! #erasethedatabase

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Aug 4

Free event
Gangs, policing, and Bed-Stuy — let’s talk.

This Wednesday, August 6
6–8 PM at Bailey’s Cafe
Food provided. No campaigning. Just community.

#erasethedatabase

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Aug 5

Shoutout to our coalitions leaders for their work and advocacy advancing this narrative! #erasethedatabase

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · Jul 28

This week’s main story is about gang databases, how they’re made, how they’re being used, and why we all love to take a little peek at someone else’s screen. Phone on the subway, laptop in a coffee shop, computer in a cop car, you name it – if we can see it, we’re peekin’.

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · Jul 28

This week’s main story is about gang databases, how they’re made, how they’re being used, and why we all love to take a little peek at someone else’s screen. Phone on the subway, laptop in a coffee shop, computer in a cop car, you name it – if we can see it, we’re peekin’.

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Aug 4

Free event
Gangs, policing, and Bed-Stuy — let’s talk.

This Wednesday, August 6
6–8 PM at Bailey’s Cafe
Food provided. No campaigning. Just community.

#erasethedatabase

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Jul 23

Live in Bed-Stuy, especially in the 81st Precinct? This is for you.
We're hosting a free political education event on gangs, policing, and the future of our neighborhood. Tomorrow July 23rd, 6–8 PM Bailey’s Cafe! Free food, open space, no politicians.

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Jul 14

Huge thanks to our partners at Neighborhood Defender Services for holding it down at the Sumner Houses NSTAT Kick-Off on behalf of the Gangs Coalition. Grateful to NSTAT for hosting and for their work creating spaces that center safety, joy, and community connection. #EraseTheDatabase

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚨@NYPDPC plans to let Lt. Rivera keep his job after he brutally murdered #AllanFeliz almost 6 yrs ago. The CCRB responds FRIDAY before she makes her final call - we have just hours left to demand #FireJonathanRivera!
📢EMAIL bit.ly/email4allan
📍Rally 7/11 12pm @ 1PP @justicecommittee.bsky.social

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Jul 9

✊🏽 Join us with the Feliz family to demand Tisch and Mayor Adams STOP PROTECTING KILLER COPS and #FireJonathanRivera!
📍 Friday, JULY 11 at 12PM
📍 1 POLICE PLAZA, NYC
@justicecommittee.bsky.social

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Jul 8

🚨EMERGENCY ACTION🚨Commissioner Tisch @NYPDPC is a coward and a hypocrite who has made it clear that she cares more about protecting abusive officers than the safety of NYers. Join the family of #AllanFeliz 7/8, 5pm at 1PP to tell her to #FireJonathanRivera!

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Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · Jul 5

We are deeply disappointed in Commissioner Tisch for preliminarily disregarding the NYPD's own judge and Deputy Commissioner who recommended Lt. Rivera be fired for killing Allan Feliz.

My full statement with Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala:

Statement graphic that reads: Statement from Speaker Adrienne Adams and Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala on Police Commissioner Tisch’s Preliminary Decision to Not Accept Recommendation to Fire Officer who Killed Allan Feliz

Statement graphic that reads: “We are deeply disappointed in NYPD Commissioner Tisch for her preliminary decision to disregard the NYPD’s own judge and Deputy Commissioner who recommended Lieutenant Rivera be fired for killing Allan Feliz. This egregious decision betrays the public trust and accountability that is necessary to advance public safety. Our hearts are with Allan Feliz’s family during this painful time, when the Mayor and Police Commissioner have re-traumatized them with this announcement. We urge Commissioner Tisch to reject the corrupt status quo practices of the past and follow the NYPD judge and CCRB’s recommendation.”

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G.A.N.G.S @gangscoalition.bsky.social · Jul 7

On 7/3 @NYPDPC made a *preliminary* decision to FLIP the guilty verdict for Lt. Rivera-after her own Deputy Commish said FIRE HIM. This cowardly, out-of-process move betrays #AllanFeliz’s family & all NYers. Email @NYPDPC + @NYCMayor NOW to #FireJonathanRivera! bit.ly/email4allan

Fire Lt. Rivera for Allan Today!

On 7/3, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch released a *preliminary* decision to FLIP the guilty verdict against Lt. Rivera for killing #AllanFeliz- after her own Deputy Commish said FIRE HIM. Tell Tisch ...

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S.T.O.P.—Surveillance Technology Oversight Project @stopspyingny.bsky.social · Jul 2

BREAKING: S.T.O.P. Condemns NYPD ‘Cartoon Cop’ Drones

"These drones are a net negative for the city." - STOP Communications Director Will Owen #drones #NYPD
www.stopspying.org/latest-news/...

S.T.O.P. Condemns NYPD ‘Cartoon Cop’ Drones — S.T.O.P. - The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project

www.stopspying.org

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