Dear New Yorker,
As you may know, there've been a series of attacks against members of the LGBT community in our city over the past several months.
In response, the NYC Council and the Center for Anti-Violence Education have teamed up to offer free self-defense trainings around the City to help provide New Yorkers with the tools and prevention strategies they need to protect themselves.
The following additional classes have been scheduled for June and July:
Queens: Co-Sponsored by the Speaker, the LGBT Caucus, and Queens Center for Gay Seniors, Make the Road NY and Generation Q
Sunday, June 23rd
2-4 pm
Renaissance Charter School
35-39 81st Street, Jackson Heights
Brooklyn: Co-Sponsored by the Speaker, Borough President Marty Markowitz, the LGBT Caucus, Brooklyn Community Pride Center, Circle of Voices and GRIOT Circle
Wednesday, June 26th
6-8 pm
Brooklyn Borough Hall Community Room
209 Joralemon Street
Bronx: Co-Sponsored by the Speaker, the LGBT Caucus, and the LGBT Community Service Center of the Bronx
Thursday, July 18th
6-8 pm
SCAN Mullaly Academy
Mullaly Park, 164th Street between Jerome and River Avenues
Staten Island: TO BE ANNOUNCED
If you're interested in taking advantage of one of these trainings, please RSVP by emailing events@council.nyc.gov or calling 212-788-5613 and indicate which class you would like to attend.
Thanks and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Christine C. Quinn
Speaker
NYC Council