MARCH 23, 1999

QUEENS LEGISLATORS, JUDGES AND OTHER OFFICIALS TO SPEAK AT FAR ROCKAWAY SCHOOLS DURING "SAY NO TO VIOLENCE WEEK"

Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced today the fourth annual "Say No To Violence Week" March 22nd to March 26, 1999, a celebration of the Far Rockaway Community's efforts to prevent youth violence, especially handgun violence. Featured speakers include former Mayor David N. Dinkins, New York City Sheriff Teresa Mason, Congressman Gregory Meeks, and Detective Steven MacDonald who was paralyzed by gunshot wounds while trying to stop a robbery.

District Attorney Brown said, "This week-long event encourages the young people of Far Rockaway to make peaceful choices when settling their problems. We hope to let them know that their parents, teachers and their public officials support and encourage their efforts."

Throughout the week, each of the eight participating Far Rockaway schools will be festooned with posters created by the students. The winners of the schools' poster and essay contests will be announced. A special presentation will be given at participating schools by the Gunrunners, a group of 35 young people who have all sustained permanent spinal cord injuries after being shot. The group is dedicated to raising awareness, especially among teens, of the devastating effects of handgun violence.

Monday, March 22, 1999

Junior High School 198 Mcgruff 9:00-11:00am

Brian Piccolo IS 53 Gunrunners 9:00-11:30am

PS 104 Congressman Gregory Meeks 10:00am

Junior High School 198 Gunrunners 12:30 - 2:30pm

PS 215 McGruff 12:30-2:30pm

Tuesday, March 23, 1999

Brian Piccolo IS 53 Detective Steven MacDonald 10:00-11:00am

PS 106 Gunrunners 9:00-11:00am

PS 215 Judge Frederick Sampson 10:00-11:00am

Wednesday, March 24, 1999

PS 104 McGruff 9:00-11:00am

PS 43 Gunrunners 9:00-11:00am

PS 215 Gunrunners 12:30-1:30pm

PS 197 McGruff 12:30-2:30pm

Thursday, March 25, 1999

PS 106 McGruff 9:00am-1:00pm

PS 215 Steven MacDonald 10:00am

Brian Piccolo IS 53 Sheriff Teresa Mason 10:00-11:00am

Far Rockaway High School Chief Joseph Fox

Commander Patrol Borough South 11:49am-1:18pm

Junior High School 198 United States Attorney of the Eastern District Zachary Carter 12:00-1:00pm

Friday, March 26, 1999

PS 106 The Honorable David N. Dinkins and

District Attorney Richard A. Brown 10am

PS 43 Judge Patricia Satterfield 9:30-10:30am

PS 104 Gunrunners 9:30-10:30am

PS 197 State Senator Alton Waldon 1:00pm

PS 43 State Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer 12:00-1:00pm

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