YETTA IS GUNNING TO END VIOLENCE

It is now almost one year since the nation was traumatized by the horrific shooting in Tucson, Arizona. Six dead, including a nine-year-old girl. Thirteen wounded, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, whose courageous steps toward recovery inspire us all. Yet the gunfire continues, in communities around New York and across our nation. The recent uptick in gun violence here in New York highlights the danger.

Meanwhile in Washington, the Republicans in the House of Representatives have passed the Thune Amendment - which would allow concealed weapons from out of state right here in New York City streets, subways and apartment buildings.

There is a better way.  There is no better time to make that clear than January 8, 2012, the first anniversary of the Tucson shooting.

Please join me and New Yorkers Against Gun Violence to stand as one to remember ALL victims of gun violence and to say, with one simple act, that we will no longer tolerate the relentless loss of innocent lives to gunfire.  We'll be joining vigils throughout the country.  Thank you.

In Solidarity,

YETTA KURLAND

STAND UP FOR ALL THE VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE:

JOIN US IN HARLEM FOR A MARCH AND THEN A VIGIL

Date: Sunday, January 8, 2012

Time: 1:30pm

Location: Meet for the march at 163 West 125^thStreet,

in front of the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building.

 The vigil is outside the Schomburg Center at the corner of 135th Street and Lenox Ave.

Click this link to RSVP ( http://www.bradycampaign.org/toomanyvictims/tmvrsvp/rsvp- ny-new-york/ )