A Queens community comes together in prayer and fellowship.
The event was held at Maranatha Baptist Church in Queens Village on Sunday morning.
It was organized by state Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman and Assemblyman Clyde Vanel.
It follows the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Roy Wilkins Park.
The event allowed residents to discuss their concerns, from gun violence to the increased cost of living.
“The folks [know,who] are here today, they don’t wanna just talk, they want to be engaged in activities to make change,” Queens state Sen. Leroy Comrie said.
“To talk about what works, what more do we need to do to make sure our young people feel engaged, feel safe and protected,” Hyndman said.
“You know when you talk about the cost-of-living today, it is higher than ever. Just go to the gas pump and you’ll see people are paying close to $5 a gallon. Food is up, clothing is up, housing is up, but we want them to know that we’ve gotta hang on,” Queens Rep. Gregory Meeks said.
The event was meant to foster connection and collaboration among community stakeholders.
Similar events are planned for the future.