Remembering Carey Gabay: A Decade Since Tragic Loss, a Legacy of Service

A Decade Since the Loss of Carey Gabay

• 🎯 Ten years ago, Carey Gabay, an aide to then-Governor Cuomo, was tragically killed by a stray bullet during a gang rivalry.
• 🌟 Gabay was considered a rising star, with a distinguished background including being the first Black student council president at Harvard and a graduate of Harvard Law.

Fulfilling a Dream and Continuing a Legacy

• 👶 Despite the tragedy, Gabay's wife, Trenell, fulfilled their dream of having a family, using IVF to have their son, now seven, named after him.
• 💖 Trenell Gabay is dedicated to ensuring their son knows his father's legacy and continues his work.

The Carey Gabay Foundation

• 🎗️ Established in his honor, the Carey Gabay Foundation serves the community by offering programs like yoga, mindfulness, karate, and meditation.
• 🧘‍♀️ These programs aim to help individuals cope with stress, anxiety, and PTSD through breathwork and centering techniques.
• 📉 The foundation recently faced funding cuts for its school programs but is actively working to restore them due to their significant impact.

Advocacy and Impact

• ⚖️ Gabay was a proponent of gun control, having drafted the SAFE Act legislation.
• 💪 Trenell Gabay continues his advocacy and outreach work, turning her personal trauma into a purposeful mission to help others.
• 📍 The foundation's work in Crown Heights aims to provide tools for alleviating stressors and fostering calm through therapeutic practices.