SAN ANTONIO – On the city’s East Side, neighbors are stepping up to protect their community from crime and violence. The group Neighborhoods First Alliance is dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods through resources and community service. Their latest effort unfolded Saturday morning at the corner of Hays and St. Martin St on the East Side. Saturday morning, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus was present, greeting neighbors and speaking out against violence in the area. “Even though there is strain between the Black community, Hispanic community, the police today, we still got to work together.