Bill de Blasio - Page 48

June 2, 2020

Media quiet on Cuomo's threat to 'displace' de Blasio, sounds totalitarian alarm on Trump

Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made a stunning escalation in his ongoing feud with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, threatening to "displace" him for his mishandling of the George Floyd protests that have taken place in recent days but the media has been largely silent about the governor's remarks and has been singing a different tune to President Trump's threat to deploy the military to states facing carnage from riots. 

June 2, 2020

Steve Levy: To stop NYC rioting, Cuomo and de Blasio must end feud and accept help from Trump

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio seem unable to stop quarreling with each other long enough to concentrate on protecting the residents of America’s most populous city. from rioting.

June 2, 2020

De Blasio slammed for halting prayer gatherings but not protests; mayor cites '400 years of American racism'

Democratic New York City mayor Bill de Blasio raised eyebrows on Tuesday for his explanation as to why he continues to crack down on religious gatherings while allowing the George Floyd protests amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

June 2, 2020

Former NYPD detective rips 'coward' de Blasio: 'Time for handcuffs, not empty rhetoric'

As rioters and looters raid the streets of New York City, now is the time for handcuffs and not empty rhetoric, retired New York Police Department (NYPD) Detective Pat Brosnan asserted Tuesday.

June 2, 2020

With NYC under attack, de Blasio’s handling of NYPD fuels long-running tensions with police

As New York City was besieged once again by rioters on Monday night, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's combative handling of the NYPD is fueling long-running tensions with New York’s Finest -- who have been increasingly vocal about what they see as a hardline on cops and a soft line on criminal elements.

June 2, 2020

Cuomo slams de Blasio's handling of riots, claims he has power to ‘displace’ mayor but not ‘at that point’

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday slammed New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's handling of riots in his city, calling it a "disgrace" and saying he has the power to "displace" the mayor -- although doesn't want to at this point. 

June 2, 2020

NYPD officer criticized for pointing gun at protesters was reacting after his supervisor was hit by brick: union

A police officer that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wants stripped of his badge after being seen on video pointing a gun at a crowd had actually drawn his weapon after his supervisor was “nearly killed” by a brick, a union says. 

June 1, 2020

Former NYPD commissioner says NYC curfew comes 'way too late': 'Should have been done a couple of days ago'

Former New York Police Commissioner Howard Safir told "Your World" Monday that a newly imposed curfew for New York City can work in preventing riots if Mayor Bill de Blasio allows the NYPD to enforce it.

June 1, 2020

George Floyd riots: Cuomo, de Blasio announce NYC curfew

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday imposed a 11 p.m. curfew in an effort to prevent another night of violence in the city over the death of George Floyd.

June 1, 2020

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio stands by daughter after protest arrest, disputes media reports

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio insisted Monday that his 25-year-old daughter was “peacefully protesting” and “not doing anything that would provoke a negative response” when she was arrested late Saturday night during demonstrations against the death of George Floyd.