Occupy the Block Staten island

Coalition of clergy, youth mentors, and anti-gun violence activists who do weekly “Occupy the Block” events in hotspots instead of relying on NYPD. They set up resource tables (jobs, counseling), mediate disputes, and reclaim public space. Formed after a spate of shootings in 2020, they embody an abolitionist credo: communities keeping each other safe without relying on police.