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Vigils to be Held Across Brooklyn for Newtown Victims
Churches and public spaces will serve as the backdrop vigils for those lost in Newtown, Conn.
Brooklynites from all neighborhoods will gather together Saturday to pay tribute to those lost in a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Below are the locations and details of vigils to take place. If you know of another, please post the information in the comments section below and it will be added to this list.
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Park Slope
Old Stone House at Washington Park at 5th Ave and 4th Street, Saturday, 4 p.m.
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JJ Byrne Playground at 3rd St and 5th Ave, Saturday, 4 p.m.
Kensington
Church Avenue & McDonald Avenue, Saturday, 5:30 p.m. This was already planned as a commemoration for the victims of the Bangladeshi garment factory fire. Sadly, attendees will take time to express their grief, sorrow and anger about both tragedies.
Crown Heights
On the steps of Medgar Evers College at 1650 Bedford Ave., Saturday, 7 p.m.
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