Police moved barricades so protesters could approach the Trump International Hotel and Tower in midtown Manhattan as thousands continued to march against police brutality – this time without a curfew looming in the night. Source: Check out ABC 7 for…
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NYPD reform plan laid out by Mayor de Blasio
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out the next wave of police reforms on Sunday, including shifting funds from the NYPD to youth and social services, in the aftermath of days of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. …
George Floyd protests updates: NYC ends curfew after another peaceful day of protest
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2020
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday morning that the curfew is lifted effective immediately as the city prepares to reopen on Monday. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
George Floyd protests updates: Large, peaceful protests roll across Manhattan, Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2020
Large and peaceful protests rolled across Manhattan and Brooklyn Saturday on what is expected to be the second to last 8 p.m. curfew in the five boroughs. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
George Floyd protests updates: Protests continue across NYC past 8 p.m. curfew
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2020
More protests over the death of George Floyd were held in New York City Friday evening, past curfew, one day after at least 270 people were arrested when protests extended past the 8 p.m. curfew. Source: Check out ABC 7…
George Floyd protests updates: More protests in NYC day after 270 arrested for defying curfew
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2020
More protests over the death of George Floyd are being held in New York City Friday, one day after at least 270 people were arrested when protests extended past the 8 p.m. curfew. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
George Floyd protests updates: Mayor de Blasio, Governor Cuomo defend police actions against protesters
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2020
Peaceful protests over the death of George Floyd drew thousands of people on Wednesday, but the curfew began, some refusing police orders were shoved and some were hit with batons. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
George Floyd protests updates: Another night of protests and curfew in NYC
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2020
The protests are continuing, but New York City officials are optimistic that the earlier curfew and refinements to police tactics are helping restore order after days of unrest over the death of George Floyd. Source: Check out ABC 7 for…
George Floyd protests updates: Peaceful protests march on, looters largely absent during curfew in NYC
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2020
Thousands of people walked peacefully in large groups across Manhattan and Brooklyn long after the curfew took effect at 8:00 p.m. in New York City on Tuesday, while clashes and looting remained largely absent from the scene. Source: Check out…
George Floyd protests updates: Uber, other for-hire vehicles banned during Tuesday curfew
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2020
Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicles are banned from 8 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday night across all five boroughs. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
George Floyd protests live updates: NYC curfew in place, looting erupts across Manhattan
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2020
As looting erupted across Manhattan, the mayor’s office announced the curfew will be extended to Tuesday and start earlier at 8:00 p.m. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…