Gov. Cuomo Reveals 'Say Their Name' Police Reform Agenda In Wake Of George Floyd Death And Recent Protests
Cuomo said New York should lead the charge "as the progressive capital."
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Cuomo said New York should lead the charge "as the progressive capital."
He said keeping the momentum going on reopening is all about the city's testing and tracing program. He said the city aims to be able to test at least 50,000 people per day.
The first video is from an incident Sunday night – when large crowds of looters ransacked Lower Manhattan.
The latest indicators put the city on pace to start Phase 1 of reopening on Monday.
The 8 p.m. curfew came and went once again with many continuing to march in peaceful defiance.
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said he saw officers being very aggressive toward peaceful demonstrators and yelling "mayor's curfew!"
Children are marching with parents, their tiny voices among the shouts.
Thousands of people rallied and marched through neighborhoods in Merrick.
He's now facing several charges, including reckless endangerment.
Thousands filled Cadman Plaza as far as the eye could see to honor the life of George Floyd.
There was a police-involved shooting around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday near the corner of Church and Flatbush avenues in Flatbush.
Seven upstate regions have already entered Phase 2. As of Thursday, restaurants there can reopen for outdoor dining.
Hempstead has long been cited as one of the most struggling school districts in the state and nation.
MTA officials say speeding up buses will help alleviate subway congestion.
Teenagers waiting to get drivers licenses will have to wait longer.
Restaurant rows are becoming candidates for the Open Streets program.
Two other teens – both 14 years old – face murder and robbery charges and are being tried as adults.
Some protesters say they have no intention of stopping until they see tangible change.
Police say dozens of arrests were made on both sides of the bridges.
Activists are criticizing the NYPD, saying the department's decision to arrest protesters for misdemeanors rather than issuing tickets is creating a potentially life-threatening situation.
New Yorkers have been dealing with the city's stay at home order for months as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts average day-to-day life. CBS2's Kiran Dhillon reports salon owners are now coming together to bring a sense of normalcy back to healthcare workers.
CBS2 is continuing its series honoring victims of the coronavirus pandemic.
Belmont Park officially reopened on Wednesday and it marks the first time New York had a sports event in 80 days.
The commissioner said there have been incidents in Brooklyn and Queens, and bricks were stolen from a construction site in Manhattan.
As the sun went down, police blocked traffic below 96th Street for the first night of the 8 p.m. curfew – an effort to curb looting and violence that has broken out at nightfall.
