The Carey Gabay Foundation in the News

 
Trenelle Gabay, the widow of Carey Gabay,

Trenelle Gabay, the widow of Carey Gabay,

‘How do I change this tragedy to be a celebration of life?’ Gun violence victims seek solace, a voice.

May 2018

Trenelle and Carey Gabay were trying to have a baby in the months before Carey was shot in 2015, an attack that took his life and forever altered hers. Long seeking a way to cope, and to honor her husband, Trenelle is now fulfilling their shared dream: She is pregnant with Carey’s child.

 

Legacy Of Community Champion Carey Gabay To Live On

Apr. 2018

Carey Gabay was killed by a stray bullet during J'ouvert celebrations in 2015, but his widow Trenelle Gabay found ways to keep his legacy alive. CBS2's Janelle Burrell reports.

 

Trenelle Gabay, President of the CGF, speaking at the NYC Concert Across America to End Violence

Sept. 2017

Trenelle Gabay, President of the Carey Gabay Foundation, speaking at the Concert Across America to End Gun Violence.

 

Trenelle Gabay, President of the CGF interviewed at 1@1.org

Sept. 24. 2017

90% of Americans want some kind of positive change, yet elected officials are paying more attention to the lobbyists on this core safety issue. Trenelle Gabay is using her voice, and a role that she never wanted, to fight for reform and the sensible soul of America.

 
Trenelle Gabay and City Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson CONTRIBUTED

Trenelle Gabay and City Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson CONTRIBUTED

Another Gun Violence Awareness Month plea

Jun. 2017

June 2 more than a dozen Cure Violence grassroots organizations held a news conference at One Center Street, to announce June as Gun Violence Awareness Month. One of the attendees was Trenelle Gabay, widow of Carey Gabay, slain former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

 

Widow of Carey Gabay calls for safe J’Ouvert celebration, honors late husband with anti-gun violence program -- NY DAily News

Sept. 2, 2016

As the second year approaches of the loss of my husband Carey Gabay, there is now a bittersweet shroud over J'Ouvert.

 
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Trenelle Gabay interviewed on Karen Rouse -

WNYC - Sep. 4, 2016

Trenelle and Carey Gabay's Sunday routine was always something they looked forward to. 

 
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A safe festival, in Carey’s memory: How to ensure peace this J'Ouvert

Sept. 2, 2016

One year ago, my beloved husband, Carey Gabay, was hit with a stray bullet while celebrating the pre-West Indian Day Parade festivities with family and friends. Caught in a shootout between rival gangs, he was shot and killed. He was 43 years young.