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June 1, 2020

Luxury stores looted in overnight protests in NYC as de Blasio says there’s ‘limited protest activity’

The looting and destruction continued during overnight riots in New York City for a third night in a row, even as Mayor Bill de Blasio reported "limited protest activity" in Manhattan. 

May 31, 2020

Calls for de Blasio to resign trend on Twitter after defense of NYPD

Calls for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to resign trended on Twitter Sunday.

May 31, 2020

Dan Bongino reacts to violent riots across the country: 'This isn't a protest anymore, this is a coup'

Former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent Dan Bongino reacted on Sunday to the violent protests riots that have erupted across the country, protesting the death of a black Minneapolis man in police custody, saying “This isn't a protest anymore, this is a coup.”

May 31, 2020

More than 300 arrested during NYC violent protests; de Blasio calls it a 'tense night' for police officers

More than 300 people were arrested in New York City's overnight violent anti-police brutality demonstrations, in what Mayor Bill de Blasio called a "tense" night for police officers. 

May 30, 2020

NYPD sergeant's union shoots back at de Blasio after mayor asks for 'light touch' with protesters

Retired members of the NYPD shot back at Mayor Bill de Blasio over comments that he expects officers to use a “light touch” with protesters following the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd.

May 30, 2020

Hundreds of NYC protesters demand justice for George Floyd a day after violent riots

Hundreds of New Yorkers took to the streets Saturday for the third day of protesting the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died after he was pinned to the ground by a white Minneapolis police officer.

May 30, 2020

De Blasio promises ‘independent review’ after anti-cop riots in New York City

New York CIty Mayor Bill de Blasio has promised an “independent review” after anti-cop riots in Brooklyn saw hundreds arrested and an NYPD van set on fire -- part of protests and riots across the country in response to the death of George Floyd.

May 30, 2020

Giuliani calls for mayor, governor to resign over Minneapolis riots, says Dems 'incapable' of keeping order

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani blasted the perpetrators of riots in major cities across the country in the name of George Floyd, who died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer earlier this week.

May 28, 2020

'Central Park Karen': Amy Cooper should be investigated for false claim, de Blasio says

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio suggested Thursday that the white woman the Internet has nicknamed “Central Park Karen,” who called police to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man,” should be investigated for a false claim.

May 28, 2020

De Blasio: NYC to begin 'Phase 1' of coronavirus reopening in 'the first or second week of June'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that the city will begin “Phase 1” of its reopening in early to mid-June, making it the last part of the state to reopen after the coronavirus lockdowns.