Senator Rev. Ruben Diaz and Assemblyman Eric Stevenson Plan Tuesday Evening Rally for Justice

July 3, 2012

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SENATOR REV. RUBEN DIAZ

SENATOR REV. RUBEN DIAZ AND ASSEMBLYMAN ERIC STEVENSON

PLAN TUESDAY EVENING RALLY FOR JUSTICE

New York State Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz (D-Bronx) and New York State Assemblyman Eric Stevenson (D-Bronx) will hold a Rally for Justice on today, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 5:00 PM at the grocery store located on the corner of Freeman and Prospect Avenues in the Bronx, the site where two teenage girls were shot on Sunday night. They will be joined by religious and community leaders.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the two teenagers and their families,” stated Senator Rev. Diaz. “We are calling upon our religious and civic leaders to join forces and put an end to the gun violence that continues to plague our community.”

“This recent act of violence is deplorable, and I remain hopeful that both teens recover fully,” stated Assemblyman Stevenson. “I urge anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. “

For further information please contact Senator Rev. Diaz at (718) 991-3161 or Assemblyman Stevenson at (347) 819-1126.