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Aide For NY Governor Shot Ahead Of West Indian Day Parade

An aide for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was critically shot just hours before the West Indian Day Parade.

Carey Gabay, 43, was shot in the head by a random bullet at about 3:40 a.m. Monday. The staffer was walking with his brother near Bedford Avenue and Sullivan Place when the incident occurred.

In a statement, Cuomo said the shooting was another reminder that gun violence must stop.

“Early this morning, Carey Gabay – a member‎ of our administration – was shot in Brooklyn. Carey is now in critical condition at Kings County Hospital. Carey is First Deputy General Counsel at Empire State Development and was formerly an Assistant Counsel to the Governor.

“Carey is an outstanding public servant who joined our administration in 2011. He is a Harvard-educated lawyer who works for the State because he wants to give back to others and make a difference. He is just 43 years old and is a kind-hearted man. Carey is a friend to all who have the pleasure of meeting him.

Metro Atlanta Police Shoot Wrong Man and Dog In Their House

Three police officers executing a search and arrest on an individual wound up shooting the homeowner and fatally shooting the dog.

The only problem is that they were at the wrong house, and an innocent unarmed man and pet were needlessly shot.

[SERIES] Ride-or-Die Women Throughout History Pt. 2

The Ride or Die Project

By Alicia Bunyan-Sampson and Amanda Parris A year after starting The Ride or Die Project we realize how challenging it is for some people to understand what we mean when we say ride-or-die. Our definition goes beyond the “ride or die chick” rapped about by The Lox or depicted by the fictional character of Keisha in Belly. For us, identifying a woman who is ride-or-die is not limited to those who hold it down for their lovers. It includes women whose loyalty to their children knows no bound, women who ride to the ends of the earth for their homegirls and women who are ready to lay their lives on the line for a movement. At The Ride or Die Project we try hard not to romanticize and we make our best effort not to judge. We recognize that everyone has a story that is more complicated and layered than…

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