This was sent to me by my wife...will post a bigger diary on the issue per se when I get the chance, but for now here is an important action item for tonight, Wed. Sept. 14th:

"Take Back Our Streets" rally on Wednesday, September 14th

We are organizing a "Take Back Our Streets" rally on Wednesday, September
14th. We want to come together as a community to speak out against recent
assaults and attempted assaults in South Slope/Park Slope/Windsor
Terrace/Greenwood Heights and surrounding areas.

Meet at 8:00 P.M. outside of the Prospect Avenue R Stop (4th Avenue and 17th
Street). We will march along 4th and 5th avenues and proceed to Detective
Joseph Mayrose Park (17th Street and 7th Avenue) by 9:00 P.M., where there
will be speakers, a self-defense class demonstration, and a vigil.

Bring candles, flashlights, and glowsticks. Signs are welcome, too.

Rain Date: Wednesday, September 21st

You can email us at: safeslope@gmail.com

Event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169865573091757