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July 18, 2020

As city violence surges, liberal mayors engage in social media feuds with Trump officials

As violence and unrest surge in major cities across the U.S., liberal mayors are taking a combative stance toward the Trump administration and offers of federal help -- engaging in sometimes-feisty social media feuds with officials. 

July 17, 2020

4 busted for throwing blue paint on Black Lives Matter mural outside Trump Tower

Four people were busted for throwing blue paint on the “Black Lives Matter” mural on Fifth Avenue, cops said Friday.

July 17, 2020

Westchester County, Yonkers, Suffolk police instructed to keep out of New York City amid chokehold ban

Westchester County police officials have ordered their officers not to take any enforcement action in New York City in the wake of the enactment of a chokehold ban.

July 16, 2020

NYPD officer possibly struck with brass knuckles, suffered broken orbital bones in Brooklyn Bridge attack: sources

A New York Police officer seriously injured during what was poised to be a “peaceful” protest on Wednesday is said to be contending with two broken orbital bones inside the eye, a dozen stitches, and a possible concussion.

July 16, 2020

Republican NYC Council member accuses de Blasio of 'caving in to the woke progressive mob'

Joe Borelli, one of three Republican members of New York City's 51-member City Council, told "The Daily Briefing” Thursday that Mayor Bill de Blasio "is, right now,  just caving in to this sort of woke progressive mob ..."

July 15, 2020

Rep. Lee Zeldin doubles down on call to remove de Blasio as New York City mayor

Last week, Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., tweeted out a call for the immediate removal of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio from office amid a surge in violent crime acoss the city.

July 15, 2020

Huckabee blasts de Blasio for lack of police support, says New Yorkers should be calling for him to resign

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee told “Outnumbered Overtime” on Wednesday that New Yorkers should be calling for the resignation of Mayor Bill De Blasio.

July 15, 2020

De Blasio downplays connection between spike in coronavirus cases in young New Yorkers and protests

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said there are a number of factors contributing to the increase in positive coronavirus cases in young adults, while downplaying any possible connection to recent protests in the city.

July 15, 2020

Ex-NYPD lieutenant rips de Blasio as 'empty suit mayor' as violent crime surges

Retired NYPD Lt. Joe Cardinale told Fox News Wednesday that some New York City protesters are now calling for more policing amid a surge in gun violence because of the “policies that are set forward" by the mayor. 

July 14, 2020

NYPD union leader calls out de Blasio, NYC council; accuses them of giving 'the street back to the criminals'

New York City Police Benevolent Association President Patrick J. Lynch blamed Mayor Bill de Blasio and the city council Tuesday for a spike in shootings this summer, telling Fox News contributor Lawrence Jones: "The city has given our streets back."