New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Says State Will Pass 'Most Aggressive' Police Reforms In The Country
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York State will pass the country's most aggressive police reforms in the wake of protests following the death of George Floyd.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York State will pass the country's most aggressive police reforms in the wake of protests following the death of George Floyd.
As it has been for the past week in the city, thousand of people were marching Monday in George Floyd demonstrations that were peaceful, united, and emotional.
Thousands lined up in the sweltering heat outside of Houston's Fountain of Praise Church to pay respects to George Floyd, who died in police custody two weeks ago.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has heard the calls for police reform and he's making changes, altering his budget to take money from the NYPD and send it elsewhere.
There was another important step for protesters Sunday as de Blasio pledged to cut the city's police funding, among other reforms.
Sunday was another day of mostly peaceful protests in cities and towns across the nation as demonstrators call for change in the wake of George Floyd's death.
It happened Saturday night near Brooklyn Avenue and St. John's Place in Crown Heights.
The curfew was originally set to expire at 5 a.m. Monday morning, when the city moves into Phase One of reopening.
Just beyond a police station in Harlem stands a statue of Harriet Tubman, who led enslaved people to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Two symbols of strength a block away from each other – yet worlds apart, Maurice DuBois reports.
New York City Councilmember Corey Johnson tells CBS2 elected officials are working on changes.
The doctors and nurses who spoke to CBS2 say they see the racial disparities in the health care system every day.
The NYPD also says the citywide 8 p.m. curfew is working on reducing crime and disorder.
Some of the largest crowds yet have gathered for the second straight weekend of protests in the wake of George Floyd's death.
The suspects allegedly spray painted the F-word in big red letters on the outside of the church around 5:15 p.m. on May 30.
The mayor imposed the curfew in response to looting and violence that followed protests over the death of George Floyd.
Friday was the most peaceful night we've seen in the city all week, CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
They say it's time to recognize racism as a threat to the health and well-being of people of color.
Parents say their fear for their African-American children's lives will not be over until everyone starts having the talk about racism.
The police commissioner says there are other incidents currently under investigation and the department will be transparent as the process continues.
Demonstrations over of the death of George Floyd have remained peaceful in Jersey City, where more protests are expected this weekend. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports some reforms are already in the works as protesters continue demanding change.
The desperation for change has been spilling out on the streets of New York. It's also drawing support from a cross section of the community.
Powerful images of demonstrators have people looking for ways to engage in peaceful and meaningful change in other ways.
The mayor insists it is working, but many think it is making things worse.
Cuomo said New York should lead the charge "as the progressive capital."
The NYPD says approximately 200 people were arrested Thursday, many continuing to march after the 8 p.m. curfew.
