Hi John!

New York is making progress in reducing gun violence — but we need sustained investment to keep saving lives.

A new bill, S1289, would establish a permanent Office of Gun Violence Prevention under the Division of Criminal Justice Services. This means long-term funding for Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs — proven strategies that stop violence before it happens.

📉 Gun violence is already decreasing in New York:

✅ 375 homicides recorded in NYC in 2024 — a 3.8% decrease from 2023

✅ Shooting incidents in Upstate NY cities dropped by 28% in the first eight months of 2024

✅ Gun-related deaths statewide were 4.7 per 100,000 people in 2023

But without permanent funding, CVI programs won’t have the resources they need to keep communities safe.

🚨 We need your help to push this bill forward. Call your representatives and urge them to support S1289. Your voice can make a difference.

Take action now! Click below to find your representative, and ask them to support this important piece of legislation.

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