Re: shooting of four NYPD officers early Sunday morning in Sheepshead Bay<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery go out to Captain Pizzano, Detectives Keenan and Ayala and Officer Granahan and their families. These officers showcased incredible bravery and our city looks forward to having them back on the beat guarding our safety.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEight NYPD officers have now been victims of gun violence since January of this year, with one officer, Peter Figoski, losing his life in the line of duty. This should alarm us all and make us outraged at the prevalence of illicit guns in this city. Too many New Yorkers are dying, including the men and women who serve and protect us.<\/p>\n
\u201cGun control is suffering from lack of appropriate federal oversight from Washington and New York City feels it. We need leadership from Washington that provides common-sense solutions to improve background checks and curb illegal trafficking. These are costing lives on our streets every single day. There is much we can do in New York City to combat gun violence, but without the partnership of state and federal electeds, our communities will be in danger.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe stand with Mayor Bloomberg and his campaign, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, on this critical issue. We hope that, considering his oft-stated commitment to combating gun violence, he will stand with us on restoring and increasing funding to key youth service programs that intervene with some of our young people before tragedy strikes. He can help our city and our nation by setting a strong example on how a multi-faceted approach works to save lives and save communities.\u201d
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Re: shooting of four NYPD officers early Sunday morning in Sheepshead Bay<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery go out to Captain Pizzano, Detectives Keenan and Ayala and Officer Granahan and their families. These officers showcased incredible bravery and our city looks forward to having them back on the beat guarding our safety.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cEight NYPD officers have now been victims of gun violence since January of this year, with one officer, Peter Figoski, losing his life in the line of duty.<\/p>\n
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