Looting And Its Aftermath In New York City
Looting in New York City prompted officials to put a curfew in place for the first time in decades. Despite the curfew, looting continued.
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Looting in New York City prompted officials to put a curfew in place for the first time in decades. Despite the curfew, looting continued.
Two NYPD officers were injured by hit-and-run drivers while responding to reports of break-ins during the protests over George Floyd's death.
The last curfew of this kind was imposed back in 1943 by then-mayor Fiorello La Guardia.
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It was another night of mayhem on the streets of the Big Apple.
Days of protests have been a challenge for the NYPD, and there are questions about how the department has handled it and how they will handle future protests.
As protests continue in the Tri-State Area and around the country, community leaders are determined to end the cycle of violence and make a solid plan for change.
Prosecutors say Samantha Shader, of Catskill, N.Y., is accused of throwing a molotov cocktail at an NYPD van with officers inside on Saturday.
Video shows luxury stores, like Chanel, targeted in SoHo. Fireworks were set off and some windows smashed as large crowds gathered in the street.
The NYPD said more than 400 people were arrested overnight, several police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries and roughly a dozen police vehicles were damaged.
Orange markings showed the location of impact, where the boy was thrown to his death at around 10:15 p.m. on an unlit stretch of the road.
Images of NYPD officers taking a knee in solidarity with George Floyd protesters are garnering praise from demonstrators and officials alike.
Chiara de Blasio, 25, was arrested for unlawful assembly late Saturday night in Manhattan.
The governor said protests, outrage and frustration are all appropriate but demonstrations need to be smart.
De Blasio said while most police officers also showed restraint – some even taking a knee in solidarity – there were specific issues that need to be addressed.
