Legislators, responding to protests over the death of George Floyd, are approving a package of bills aimed at police misconduct. Source: New York Times
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De Blasio Vows for First Time to Cut Funding for the N.Y.P.D.
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2020
The mayor made his pledge following 10 nights of mass protests against police violence and mounting demands for an overhaul of the police department. Source: New York Times
Curfew Lifts for 11th Day of Protests in N.Y.C.: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2020
Demonstrations in Times Square, Grand Army Plaza and Central Park have proceeded peacefully as the evening approaches. Source: New York Times
Protests in N.Y.C. Continue for a 10th Day: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2020
Crowds of thousands thronged bridges and blocked streets in largely peaceful demonstrations. Source: New York Times
2 Buffalo Police Officers Charged in Shoving of 75-Year-Old Demonstrator
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2020
More than 100 police officers, firefighters and other supporters crowded outside the courthouse in Buffalo to protest the assault charges filed against the officers. Source: New York Times
Buffalo Police Officers Suspended After Shoving 75-Year-Old Protester
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2020
The protester, who was seen on video motionless on the ground and bleeding from his ear, was in serious but stable condition on Friday, a hospital spokesman said. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Protesters Defy Curfew, Which Police Again Aggressively Enforce: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2020
The crackdown appeared less intense than the night before, with fewer violent confrontations, but officers were still forceful in dispersing demonstrators. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Denounced After Police Forcefully Clash With Protesters
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2020
The mayor drew jeers at a memorial for George Floyd in Brooklyn the day after the police aggressively enforced an 8 p.m. curfew. Source: New York Times
Despite Virus, Hundreds Arrested in Unrest Are Held in Cramped Jails
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2020
A flood of arrests has caused a backlog in New York City’s courts, forcing many to wait for more than 24 hours before seeing a judge. Source: New York Times
Protester Defy Curfew, and Police Don’t Wait Long to Enforce It: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 4, 2020
As 8 p.m. passed, peaceful demonstrations were continuing. The authorities soon moved to disperse them and to make arrests. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Sees Peaceful Protests and Less Looting After Earlier Curfew: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2020
It was too early to say whether the 8 p.m. curfew was what prevented a repeat of Monday night’s widespread looting. Source: New York Times
Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man After Standoff in Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2020
Officers said they responded to a report of gunfire in the Crown Heights neighborhood to find an armed man hiding behind a tree. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Protests Are Peaceful as Authorities Vow to Control Looting: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio said a citywide curfew would be imposed for the rest of the week, from 8 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the next morning. Source: New York Times
How a City Once Consumed by Civil Unrest Has Kept Protests Peaceful
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2020
Newark, New Jersey’s largest city, made no arrests and reported only minimal property damage during a weekend march. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Will Have a Curfew, Cuomo Says: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2020
As the city braced for more protests, the governor and the mayor moved to head off the kind of violence that has marred what have been mostly peaceful demonstrations. Source: New York Times