Chaos and destruction: More violence in New York City over George Floyd death
Burning police vehicles, police buildings threatened, and chemicals fired at crowds, like protests in cities across America, New York City saw a violent reaction to the death of a black man at the hands of a white police officer.
Burning police vehicles, police buildings threatened, and chemicals fired at crowds, like protests in cities across America, New York City saw a violent reaction to the death of a black man at the hands of a white police officer.
De Blasio, Shea promise that police, protesters will face consequences after night of violent protests in Brooklyn
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said they will not tolerate any violence and that protesters and police officers who break the law will face punishment after an evening of violent protest in Brooklyn on Friday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said they will not tolerate any violence and that protesters and police officers who break the law will face punishment after an evening of violent protest in Brooklyn on Friday.
NYPD Commissioner Shea addresses violent George Floyd protests
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea addresses Friday's violent protests over the death of George Floyd. According to Shea, over 200 people were arrested, and an arrest was made for a person attempting to murder four police officers with a molotov cocktail. "We can do better than this, and we must," Shea said.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea addresses Friday's violent protests over the death of George Floyd. According to Shea, over 200 people were arrested, and an arrest was made for a person attempting to murder four police officers with a molotov cocktail. "We can do better than this, and we must," Shea said.
De Blasio, Shea address violent George Floyd protests in NYC
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea says more than 200 people were arrested, and NYPD officers suffered a range of injuries during protests in New York City.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea says more than 200 people were arrested, and NYPD officers suffered a range of injuries during protests in New York City.
Officials urging calm as George Floyd protesters hit NYC streets again
Thousands of protesters hit the streets of New York City again on Friday in protest of the death of George Floyd.
Thousands of protesters hit the streets of New York City again on Friday in protest of the death of George Floyd.
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Man shot after threatening cops dies from coronavirus
A man shot by New York City police last month after menacing officers with a knife and an antique gun died of the coronavirus five days after he was wounded, police said Thursday.
A man shot by New York City police last month after menacing officers with a knife and an antique gun died of the coronavirus five days after he was wounded, police said Thursday.
President Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections
President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order Thursday aimed at curbing liability protections for social media companies, two days after he lashed out at Twitter for applying fact checks to two of his tweets.
President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order Thursday aimed at curbing liability protections for social media companies, two days after he lashed out at Twitter for applying fact checks to two of his tweets.
Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What's next?
Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted a “Rigged Election.”
Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted a “Rigged Election.”
Woman fired from job after calling cops on black man in Central Park
The verbal dispute between a white woman with an unleashed dog and a black man bird watching in Central Park might normally have gone unnoticed in a city preoccupied by the coronavirus pandemic.
The verbal dispute between a white woman with an unleashed dog and a black man bird watching in Central Park might normally have gone unnoticed in a city preoccupied by the coronavirus pandemic.
Robbers break into 7 locations in Hollis section of Queens
The NYPD is searching for two suspects wanted in a string of robberies at stores across Hollis, Queens.
The NYPD is searching for two suspects wanted in a string of robberies at stores across Hollis, Queens.
Woman who called cops on black man in Central Park apologizes
A white woman at the center of a viral video where she is seen calling the police on a black man inside Central Park over the weekend was fired by the investment company that employed her.
A white woman at the center of a viral video where she is seen calling the police on a black man inside Central Park over the weekend was fired by the investment company that employed her.
Boy shot by suspect on motorcycle in the Bronx
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg by the passenger on a motorcycle in the University Heights section of the Bronx.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg by the passenger on a motorcycle in the University Heights section of the Bronx.
Boat fire off Staten Island injures 3
A boat caught fire off Staten Island with five people aboard, sending three to a hospital, the fire department said.
A boat caught fire off Staten Island with five people aboard, sending three to a hospital, the fire department said.
NYPD announces death of School Safety Agent due to COVID-19
The NYPD announced the death of Doris Kirkland, a 30-year veteran of the department, due to complications from COVID-19.
The NYPD announced the death of Doris Kirkland, a 30-year veteran of the department, due to complications from COVID-19.
NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July. It's the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July. It's the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Neighborhood shops fight to stay afloat amid pandemic
Small businesses are trying to find ways to survive during the coronavirus pandemic.
Small businesses are trying to find ways to survive during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rapper Dave East taken into custody after traffic stop in Queens
The rapper known as Dave East was hauled off by cops overnight after a police stop near the Queensbridge Houses in the Astoria section of Queens.
The rapper known as Dave East was hauled off by cops overnight after a police stop near the Queensbridge Houses in the Astoria section of Queens.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently
Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently.
Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently.