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Brooklyn Activists Demand Eviction of 'Genocide-Profiteers'

9/7/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard (DBNY) campaign targets Easy Aerial and Crye Precision for their ties to Israel's military in Gaza.
Weekly noise demonstrations raise local awareness of these companies, labeled as "genocide-profiteers."
DBNY uses direct action and community organizing, drawing inspiration from successful campaigns in Cambridge and the U.K.
Organizers seek to pressure the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation to evict these companies and ban weapons manufacturers.
Local support is increasing through petitions and community meetings to engage elected officials.

History

Historical Context

The Six-Day War in 1967 marked a pivotal moment in U.S.-Israel military relations, leading to increased collaboration with defense contractors like Easy Aerial and Crye Precision. Today, the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation faces scrutiny from the Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard campaign, which accuses these companies of profiting from conflict, reflecting a broader trend of public opposition to militarization and corporate involvement in warfare.

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Story summary

The Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard (DBNY) campaign targets Easy Aerial and Crye Precision for their ties to Israel's military in Gaza.
Weekly noise demonstrations raise local awareness of these companies, labeled as "genocide-profiteers."
DBNY uses direct action and community organizing, drawing inspiration from successful campaigns in Cambridge and the U.K.
Organizers seek to pressure the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation to evict these companies and ban weapons manufacturers.
Local support is increasing through petitions and community meetings to engage elected officials.

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