Gov. Cuomo wants to keep looters in jail despite new bail reform law
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people caught looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people caught looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
Protesters take to NYC streets for 7th straight night
Protesters violated curfew and took to New York City's streets again on Thursday for another evening of protest, although authorities say it was largely peaceful.
Protesters violated curfew and took to New York City's streets again on Thursday for another evening of protest, although authorities say it was largely peaceful.
TIME Magazine unveils cover inspired by George Floyd protests, honoring black lives lost
TIME Magazine has unveiled the cover for its June 15, 2020 issue, which examines the protests that have erupted around the world following the death of George Floyd.
TIME Magazine has unveiled the cover for its June 15, 2020 issue, which examines the protests that have erupted around the world following the death of George Floyd.
Cuomo to protesters: Get tested for coronavirus, assume exposure
The governor called this their "civic duty."
The governor called this their "civic duty."
2 officers involved in George Floyd death were rookies, attorney says 1 was on his 4th day
One of the police officers arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd was on his fourth day on the job when the incident occurred.
One of the police officers arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd was on his fourth day on the job when the incident occurred.
‘Do not cooperate with evil — protest against evil’: Attorney Ben Crump speaks at George Floyd memorial
The attorney for the Floyd family delivered his remarks during the June 4 memorial.
The attorney for the Floyd family delivered his remarks during the June 4 memorial.
Ill-considered social media posts lead to lost jobs amid protests, COVID-19 crisis
Many people have found themselves without jobs after posting ill-advised messages amid the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 pandemic.
Many people have found themselves without jobs after posting ill-advised messages amid the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 pandemic.
‘We’re going back to Washington’: Rev. Al Sharpton announces march in DC set for Aug. 28
The march will mark the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington in which Dr. Martin Luther King gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech.
The march will mark the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington in which Dr. Martin Luther King gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech.
NYPD aggressively enforces curfew, suppresses protests
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said about 60 people were arrested near Central Park out of a large band of protesters who had marched from near the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion.
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said about 60 people were arrested near Central Park out of a large band of protesters who had marched from near the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion.
Lawmakers call for comprehensive police reform in NY, nationwide
Members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian legislative caucus gathered at Queens Borough Hall on Thursday to call for the passage of their comprehensive police reform plan in Albany.
Members of the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian legislative caucus gathered at Queens Borough Hall on Thursday to call for the passage of their comprehensive police reform plan in Albany.
Thousands gather in Brooklyn for George Floyd memorial service
New Yorkers gathered Thursday for a memorial service for George Floyd, whose death last week at the hands of Minneapolis police has prompted ongoing global protests against police brutality.
New Yorkers gathered Thursday for a memorial service for George Floyd, whose death last week at the hands of Minneapolis police has prompted ongoing global protests against police brutality.
Thousands gather at George Floyd memorial in Brooklyn
New Yorkers gathered Thursday for a memorial service for George Floyd, whose death last week at the hands of Minneapolis police has prompted ongoing global protests against police brutality.
New Yorkers gathered Thursday for a memorial service for George Floyd, whose death last week at the hands of Minneapolis police has prompted ongoing global protests against police brutality.
Lawmakers call for comprehensive police reform
Lawmakers in New York and across the nation are pushing for comprehensive police reform in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Lawmakers in New York and across the nation are pushing for comprehensive police reform in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Child development expert shares ways to talk to kids about racism
A child development expert shared some advice for parents left wondering when to start talking to their kids about racism.
A child development expert shared some advice for parents left wondering when to start talking to their kids about racism.
'Power to the people': Floyd's brother talks at NYC memorial
Of the demonstrations that have engulfed the city and the nation, and the violence that has taken place, he said, “I’m proud of the protests but I'm not proud of the destruction. My brother wasn’t about that. The Floyds are a God-fearing family.”
Of the demonstrations that have engulfed the city and the nation, and the violence that has taken place, he said, “I’m proud of the protests but I'm not proud of the destruction. My brother wasn’t about that. The Floyds are a God-fearing family.”
George Floyd memorial service capped off by 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence
An 8-minute, 46-second moment of silence capped off George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial service Thursday, representing the amount of time he was held down by police.
An 8-minute, 46-second moment of silence capped off George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial service Thursday, representing the amount of time he was held down by police.
Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in George Floyd’s death
Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.
Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were making their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court since their arrests Wednesday.
‘It is never OK to commit a crime in our honor’: Black protesters confront women vandalizing Starbucks
Black women at a Los Angeles protest confronted two other women spray painting “BLM” on a Starbucks.
Black women at a Los Angeles protest confronted two other women spray painting “BLM” on a Starbucks.
‘I could die from the color of my skin’: Little girl has emotional reaction to George Floyd protests
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue around the world, one black couple in Sacramento, California shared an emotional moment when they explained to their 10-year-old daughter why demonstrators had taken to the streets.
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue around the world, one black couple in Sacramento, California shared an emotional moment when they explained to their 10-year-old daughter why demonstrators had taken to the streets.
How to protest while keeping yourself and others safe amid COVID-19 pandemic
To start, heath experts say wear a mask and eye protection.
To start, heath experts say wear a mask and eye protection.