THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
 
OFFICE OF THE HON. YDANIS RODRIGUEZ 
  
CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7053

October 4th, 2016

**Press Advisory**

Contact:  Russell Murphy, 917-584-9574 / rmurphy2@council.nyc.gov

 
UPTOWN ELECTED OFFICIALS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE CONDEMNING GUN VIOLENCE FOLLOWING FATAL SHOOTING IN UPTOWN PARK

New York, NY - In response to a fatal shooting in Highbridge Park yesterday afternoon, uptown elected officials will hold a press conference to denounce gun violence in the New York City and call for an increase in police/parks officer presence in uptown parks.

What: Press Conference to Condemn Fatal Shooting, Gun Violence & Call for Increased Officer Presence in Uptown Parks

Who: Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez, Senator Adriano Espaillat, Democratic Nominee for Senate Marisol Alcantara, Democratic Nominee for Assembly Carmen De La Rosa, community leaders (list in formation)

When: Today, Tuesday October 4th, 2016, 12pm Noon

Where: 165th Street & Edgecombe Avenue, Highbridge Park

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Background: http://nypost.com/2016/10/03/man-chases-down-gunman-after-witnessing-fatal-shooting/