N.Y. Bans Chokeholds and Approves Other Measures to Rein In Police Gotham Rex 6 years ago The state became the first to make major changes in police practices in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, which has spurred nationwide protests. Source: New York Times Share: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Defying Police Unions, New York Lawmakers Ban ChokeholdsDateJune 8, 2020In relation toGeorge Floyd Protests (2020)State Attorney General Calls for Stripping N.Y.P.D. Control From MayorDateJuly 8, 2020In relation toCity Council (NYC)George Floyd protests updates: Another night of protests and curfew in NYCDateJune 3, 2020In relation toNew York City,Brooklyn,Union Square,Manhattan,SoHo,protest,nypd,vandalism,brooklyn news,George Floyd,violence,police brutality,police,nyc news,manhattan news