“Preventing Gun Violence” on April 29

I’m honored to announce that Mark Barden who lost his son Daniel in the December 14th Newtown massacre will join us at a special forum hosted by our Congressman Jerry Nadler on “Preventing Gun Violence” to be held this Monday, April 29th at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue on West 68th Street.

Congressman Nadler and Mark Barden will give us insight into the current legislative battle to prevent gun violence and discuss specifically what New Yorkers can do to impact the current debate. A question and answer period with them will follow the presentation. The event is free and you can RSVP by clicking here. 

Two weeks ago, Mark introduced President Obama at the White House press conference following the shameful U.S. Senate rejection of expanded criminal background checks to prevent gun violence. Here is part of what he said:

“What happened in Newtown can happen anywhere. In any instant, any dad in America could be in my shoes. No one should feel the pain. No one should feel our pain or the pain felt by the tens of thousands of people who’ve lost loved ones to senseless gun violence…

We will not be defeated. We are not defeated, and we will not be defeated. We are here now; we will always be here because we have no other choice. We are not going away. And every day, as more people are killed in this country because of gun violence, our determination grows stronger.”

This promises to an interesting, informative and moving gathering. I hope you will join us and your West Side neighbors at this important event. Here are the details:.