Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez

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Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez smiles with residents at Brownsville Old Timers Day
Close-up of assault rifles
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with attendees of the gala
Blue and white flyer with details of local gun buyback
cut-out or stylized illustration of a soccer match showing a referee in a yellow jersey holding a red card high to send off a player in a black uniform. Several players in black-and-red and white-and-red kits surround the referee, some appearing to protest the decision, while a soccer ball rests on the green field beneath them. The artwork uses a textured, painterly style with minimal detail and a bold green background.
Brooklyn DA staff Virtual Currency Unit Chief Alona Katz meets with victim
Brooklyn DA Bolt Chief Sara Kurtzberg in courtroom
Flyer titled "2026 New York City Gun Buy Back Program – Frequently Asked Questions." The white flyer features blue and black header bars with bold, all-caps text. It provides answers to common questions about the program, including: No identification is required to surrender a gun. Guns must be brought to the drop-off site in a plastic or paper bag or a box. If transporting a gun by car, it must be placed in the trunk. A prepaid card is issued after the firearm is inspected by a department specialist. Participants may surrender any number of firearms but will only be paid for up to three guns, with a maximum payment of $1,500, and there is a limit of two ghost guns per participant. For more information, call 646-610-5323. Any member of the public may participate, except active or retired law enforcement officers and licensed gun dealers. Someone else may surrender a firearm on a participant's behalf. At the bottom, the flyer includes accessibility icons for wheelchair access and sign language interpretation, an accommodations notice with contact information, and social media handles for the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office: @BrooklynDA, /BrooklynDA, and @BrooklynDAOffice.
Flyer promoting a Brooklyn gun buyback event. At the top are the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office logo, a photo of Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, and logos and photos representing partner organizations, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, the NYPD, Emmanuel Baptist Church, and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A large blue banner reads "Cash for Guns – No Questions Asked" next to an image of a handgun resting on a fan of $100 bills. The flyer advertises a $500 bank card for operable handguns and assault rifles, with an additional $100 retail store gift card for the first 60 participants. It also lists compensation of $200 for ghost guns or 3D-printed guns, $75 for operable rifles and shotguns, and $25 for air guns, imitation pistols, and inoperable firearms. The event takes place Saturday, July 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 279 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238. Fine print notes that payment is subject to inspection by department specialists, current and retired law enforcement are not eligible, and there is a limit of two ghost guns and three total firearms per participant. Social media handles for the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office appear along the bottom.
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with high school interns
Brooklyn DA staffers with an HSI agent and panel moderator
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with Kings County Hospital staff and Brooklyn DA staffer Michelle Kaminsky
Graphic for Disability Pride Month on a dark navy background. Large white text reads, “Celebrating Disability Pride Month.” Below, smaller white text states, “Pride. Inclusion. Accessibility. Justice. For All.” Along the bottom half of the graphic, six vertical bars in the Disability Pride flag colors, white, yellow, red, purple, blue, and green, rise in ascending height like a bar chart, symbolizing progress and inclusion. The Kings County District Attorney seal appears in the lower left corner.
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez and Governor Kathy Hochul speak at press conference
collection of headlines from june about brooklyn crime
blurbs about the Brooklyn DA in the community
Blurb about cultural parades, marches, and heritage celebration events
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez and Rep. Yvette Clark
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez stands in front of seal and talks to college interns
A minimalist statement graphic on a dark navy blue textured background. Large white sans-serif text reads: “Additional funding for Project Restore in the City Budget is a powerful investment in the proven work that has helped bring homicides and shootings to record lows in Brooklyn, while transforming lives and reducing unnecessary incarceration. I thank Mayor Mamdani for his leadership and commitment to expanding strategies that prevent violence, strengthening community partnership and safety, and give more young people the support they need to choose a better path.” The Kings County District Attorney seal appears in the bottom-right corner.
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez speaks at Lenox Road Baptist Church
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with staffers and block parties attendees stand in front of a Brooklyn brownstone
A bright, colorful summer-themed illustration viewed from above shows a sandy beach bordered by blue ocean waves. Large white text in the center reads, “SCHOOL’S OUT.” Surrounding the text are beach and school-themed items including a towel with sunglasses, a notebook labeled “Good Vibes,” a pen, sunscreen, snorkeling goggles, flip-flops, a beach ball, seashells, starfish, a palm tree, a beach umbrella, a life preserver, tropical flowers, and a seagull flying overhead. The cheerful design celebrates the start of summer vacation.
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez speaks at press conference addressing SCOTUS ruling ending TPS for Haitian and Syrian immigrants standing in front of 1199 SEIU backdrop
flyer with details of upcoming event for assistance for previously incarcerated people
Brooklyn DA staff and re-entry task force
Emmanuel DeJesus, Brooklyn DA staffer with the Victim Services Unit speaks at panel
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez converses with students
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with honeree Hon. Karen Gopee and the Hon. Sylvia Radix and CALA attendees
Brooklyn District Attorney with Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYPD and staffers at lectern
wide, dark navy announcement graphic with a sleek, minimalist design and gold accent lines. Large white text on the left reads, “Stand By for an Important Public Safety Announcement With.” On the right, the New York State outline icon appears next to the text “Gov. Kathy Hochul,” and below it the official NYPD shield appears next to the text “NYPD.” The high-contrast layout uses clean typography and subtle gold dividers to convey an official public safety announcement.
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez converses with Bed-Stuy homeowner
Frequently Asked Questions flyer for the 2026 New York City Gun Buy Back Program. The document has a blue-and-white header reading “2026 New York City Gun Buy Back Program” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” It provides answers to common questions about surrendering firearms: Do I need identification to surrender a gun? No identification is required. How do I bring a gun to the drop-off site? Guns must be placed in a plastic or paper bag or a box. Can I transport the gun in a car? Yes, but it must be transported in the trunk. When do I get the prepaid card? After the gun is inspected by a department specialist. How many guns can I surrender? Any number may be surrendered, but payment is limited to three guns for a maximum of $1,500, with a limit of two ghost guns per participant. Is there a phone number for more information? Call 646-610-5323 for information about the NYC Gun Buy Back Program to Reduce Violent Crime. Can any member of the public surrender a gun? Yes, except active or retired law enforcement officers and licensed gun dealers. Can someone surrender the gun on my behalf? Yes. At the bottom, accessibility icons appear alongside a notice stating that accommodation requests for disabilities should be made to Sergeant Durets at 646-610-5323 or communityaffairs@nypd.org at least 72 hours before the event. Social media handles for the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office are displayed along the footer.
Promotional flyer for a “Cash for Guns” buyback event. Large white text on a blue background reads “CASH FOR GUNS – NO QUESTIONS ASKED,” next to an image of a handgun resting on several $100 bills. The flyer advertises gift card payments of $500 for operable handguns and assault rifles, $200 for ghost guns or 3D-printed guns, $75 for operable rifles and shotguns, and $25 for air guns, imitation pistols, and inoperable firearms. Fine print notes that payment is subject to inspection, current and retired law enforcement are not eligible, and participants may turn in up to two ghost guns and three firearms total. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 279 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Logos for the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, NYPD, Emmanuel Baptist Church, New York State Attorney General, and New York State Comptroller appear along the bottom, along with social media handles for the Brooklyn DA’s Office.
Brooklyn DA staffers at table
recap video from the puerto rican day parade
Collection of headlines from May on Brooklyn crimes
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with Gov. Hochul and other elected officials in a central Brooklyn home
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez dances with woman at Puerto Rican day parade in Sunset Park
Recap video of Caribbean Heritage celebration
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez high fives child at Puerto Rican Day Parade on Knickerbocker Ave
Pink and black flyer with details on human trafficking awareness
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez marches with Leticia James, New York State AG
Brooklyn DA speaks at Caribbean Heritage Month celebration at Brooklyn College
NYPD waves a large Puerto Rican flag
Colorful event flyer on a dark navy background with tropical flowers and leaves framing the design. At the top, the New York City Comptroller’s seal and text read: “Mark Levine, New York City Comptroller, invites you to celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month.” The event takes place Monday, June 15, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brooklyn College, The Leonard & Claire Tow Center for the Performing Arts – Don Buchwald Theater, 2920 Campus Road, Brooklyn, NY 11210. A QR code and RSVP information direct attendees to comptroller.nyc.gov/events. The flyer notes collaboration with elected officials and community partners, including Yvette D. Clarke, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Kings County District Attorney’s Office, State Senator Kevin S. Parker, Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Council Member Farah N. Louis. Accessibility and language interpretation information is provided at the bottom, along with contact details for accommodations.
Drag queen Gina Tonic performs
Headline from the Brooklyn Paper about the Brooklyn DA's Office Youth Summit
A large, densely packed Pride parade crowd celebrates amid colorful confetti and clouds of purple, pink, and blue powder. Multiple rainbow and Progress Pride flags are raised above the crowd, and a sign reading “PROTECT QUEER KIDS” is visible. Overlaid white text reads “CELEBRATE” above the large word “PRIDE.
Compilation video about Brooklyn DA Youth Summit
Rainbow flyer with details of upcoming pride celebration
A framed certificate from the Kings County District Attorney’s Office is held up for display. The citation recognizes Jennifer Lim for exceptional dedication to serving others through volunteer work, community engagement, and leadership. The certificate features the Kings County District Attorney seal at the top, a gold embossed seal at the bottom right, and is signed by District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
Woman wearing an orange blouse and blue jeans throws a basketball in to the air
Young performer sings into microphone
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez with Youth Ambassadors and Brooklyn DA staff
Speaker at Brooklyn DA Youth Summit
Illustrated scene inside a New York City subway car at Bushwick Av station. Five young adults sit together on a bench seat wearing rainbow-themed clothing and accessories, including Pride T-shirts, a striped rainbow shirt, and a rainbow shoulder strap. Above them, signs read “I ♥ NYC” with a rainbow heart and indicate the L train.
Colorful promotional poster for the “Illustrate Against Hate” citywide youth art contest, presented by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Hate Crimes Bureau in partnership with the New York City Police Foundation. Large text reads “Illustrate Against Hate” alongside illustrations of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the New York City skyline. The poster encourages students to use creativity to inspire change and build a more inclusive New York City. The contest asks: “What does standing up against hate look like in your community?” Students should create original artwork reflecting unity, justice, inclusion, and respect for all people. Eligible participants are New York City students in grades 6–12. Only original artwork is accepted; AI- or computer-generated images are not permitted. Submissions must be PDF, JPEG, or PNG files and include a brief written response about how hate crimes have affected the student and their community, along with the student’s name, age, grade, and school. Awards are offered in separate middle school (grades 6–8) and high school (grades 9–12) categories: first place $1,000, second place $500, and third place $250. The submission deadline is June 17, 2026. Entries and questions should be sent to illustrateagainsthate@brooklynda.org. The poster ends with the slogan: “Hate has no home here. Be creative. Be bold. Be heard.”