New York City|News|
Manhattan DA Wants NYC Looting Suspects Held Without Bail: Report
New York's public defense services called DA Cyrus Vance's request for an emergency suspension of bail rules "outrageous."
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
PHOTOS: UES Vigil For George Floyd Grows On Second Night
More Upper East Siders turned out to a vigil for George Floyd and other victims of police violence. A third vigil is planned for Thursday.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Mayor Defends Curfew After NYPD Cracks Down On Peaceful Protest
Groups of peaceful protesters were violently dispersed and arrested by NYPD officers on Wednesday night.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYPD's Budget Would Be Slashed By $1.1B Under Comptroller's Plan
New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer's cuts include a hiring freeze and reductions to overtime pay.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Police Arrest Dozens In Crackdown On Peaceful Protest: NYPD
Chief of Department Terence Monahan said that protesters were arrested for disobeying curfew on Third Avenue and 50th Street.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Guggenheim Called Out By Curator For Blackout Post Hypocrisy
The curator of The Guggenheim's Basquiat exhibit urged the museum to delete its post of solidarity for those protesting racial injustice.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Congressman Reveals Plan To Combat Police Brutality
Adriano Espaillat's "Harlem Manifesto" includes policies to demilitarize police, end racial profiling and eliminate private prisons.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Cops Attacked With Bricks Stashed Across NYC, NYPD Chief Claims
Commissioner Dermot Shea said a box of rocks is proof of planned attacks, despite it being found nowhere near sites of demonstrations.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Looters Hit Manhattan Stores For 3rd Night, But Cause Less Damage
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said an earlier curfew helped police cut down on looting.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Gracie Mansion Protest Vigil Honors Victims Of Police Killings
Upper East Siders held a silent vigil for up to thirty minutes, occupying two blocks near Gracie Mansion.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Regular Subway Service To Return For NYC's June 8 Reopening
The MTA will restore subway and bus service to normal levels when the city is cleared for phase one reopening on June 8.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Business Group Warns Stores To Guard Against Looters
"It is now time to fortify your premise a little more," reads a notice sent to business owners by the 125th Street BID.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Cuomo Discusses Displacing NYC Mayor After Looting 'Disgrace'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the full force of the NYPD should be deployed to crack down after two nights of rampant looting.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Looters Ransack Macy's, Manhattan Businesses Despite Curfew
A second night of widespread looting broke out in Midtown Manhattan amid city-wide protests of police brutality.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Charges 'Expected' Against Cops In Violent E Village Arrest: NYPD
Cops threw people against walls, threatened to taze onlookers and punched people in the face while enforcing social distancing rules.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Remote Benefit Concert To Raise Funds For Harlem's Apollo Theater
Performers include: Kool & the Gang, Gary Clark Jr., The Root's “Captain” Kirk Douglas and Michael McDonald.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Sports Bar Foley's Won't Reopen After Coronavirus: Owner
"With everything that's going on there's just no way," Foley's owner Shaun Clancy said in a video message.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Woman Who Called Cops On Black Birder May Be Arrested: NYPD Chief
Amy Cooper may face charges for filing a false police report after calling the police on a black birdwatcher who asked her to leash her dog.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Luxury Hotel Plans June Reopening Amid Coronavis Pandemic
The Mark Hotel plans to reopen on June 15 and follow industry guidelines that cut down on interactions between guests.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Protesters Clash With Cops In NYC After George Floyd Killing
Multiple protesters were arrested after gathering Thursday in Union Square.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
