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June 23, 2020

New Yorkers angry over constant fireworks protest outside de Blasio's home

Fed-up New Yorkers gathered outside Mayor Bill de Blasio’s home in the early hours of Tuesday morning to protest the constant crackle of fireworks that has plagued the city this month. 

June 23, 2020

Sen. Mike Lee blasts protesters tearing down statues: It's 'lawlessness' and will lead to violence

The decision to knock down or remove public statues with historical significance must come from the government or owners of that property and not from a lawless, violent mob, Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee asserted Monday night.

June 21, 2020

NYC's Museum of Natural History to remove Teddy Roosevelt statue, officials say

A prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt will be removed from the entrance of The American Museum of Natural History in New York City after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, officials including Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.

June 21, 2020

Miranda Devine blames de Blasio, bail-reform laws for troubling rise in NYC murders: It's a 'free for all'

Bail-reform laws and other policies backed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, which have helped clear out jails and let some criminals back on the streets, are directly responsible for a troubling rise in the city's murder rate, New York Post columnist Miranda Devine said Sunday.

June 19, 2020

Juneteenth to be official New York City holiday, de Blasio says

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Juneteenth will be made an “official” city holiday starting 2021, saying the day deserves “recognition.”

June 19, 2020

Tammy Bruce: De Blasio exposes liberal agenda amid coronavirus lockdown

Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce said that New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has exposed the true agenda behind a seemingly contradictory approach to the enforcement of coronavirus lockdowns.

June 18, 2020

NYC to enter 'Phase 2' of reopening Monday amid coronavirus, de Blasio confirms

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said “Phase 2” of the city’s reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic is expected to begin next Monday.

June 16, 2020

NYPD must now release body camera footage within 30 days: mayor

The NYPD must make public body camera footage showing shootings and other instances when force is used and injury or death occurs.

June 14, 2020

NYC's de Blasio fires back at Cuomo's threat to shut down Manhattan over coronavirus social distancing

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday fired back at Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s threat to shut down Manhattan again if the city didn’t enforce social-distancing better — saying through a rep that “imprisoning people” isn’t the answer.

June 13, 2020

New York City Council backs proposal to slash $1 billion from NYPD budget

The cuts would significantly limit the scope of the NYPD.