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Protesters Flood N.Y.C. Streets; Looters Strike Before Curfew: Live Updates Protesters Flood N.Y.C. Streets; Looters Strike Before Curfew: Live Updates
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As New York City entered a fifth night of protests on Monday with an 11 p.m. curfew looming, demonstrators rallied at locations across the five boroughs and then snaked through the city’s streets while at least one instance of looting erupted in Manhattan.As New York City entered a fifth night of protests on Monday with an 11 p.m. curfew looming, demonstrators rallied at locations across the five boroughs and then snaked through the city’s streets while at least one instance of looting erupted in Manhattan.
As of 3 p.m., hundreds of protesters had packed tightly together on the western end of 43rd Street. Passers-by stopped to listen; food-delivery workers slowed their bicycles to snap photos with their phones; and police officers periodically nudged protesters off the street to keep traffic flowing on Broadway.As of 3 p.m., hundreds of protesters had packed tightly together on the western end of 43rd Street. Passers-by stopped to listen; food-delivery workers slowed their bicycles to snap photos with their phones; and police officers periodically nudged protesters off the street to keep traffic flowing on Broadway.
As protesters gathered, some stores were boarding up their windows to protect against looting.As protesters gathered, some stores were boarding up their windows to protect against looting.
Several hours later, there was evidence that their caution was well placed: Around 8 p.m., a number of people ransacked a Nike store near Union Square, where demonstrators had gathered earlier. A group of young men was also seen trying to storm an Aldo store on Fifth Avenue.Several hours later, there was evidence that their caution was well placed: Around 8 p.m., a number of people ransacked a Nike store near Union Square, where demonstrators had gathered earlier. A group of young men was also seen trying to storm an Aldo store on Fifth Avenue.
New York, like cities across the United States, has been roiled in recent days by widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism that were touched off by the killing in police custody of George Floyd, a black man, in Minneapolis. Mr. Cuomo imposed the curfew in hopes of heading off the kind of violence what have mostly been peaceful demonstrations. New York, like cities across the United States, has been roiled in recent days by widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism touched off by the killing in police custody of George Floyd, a black man, in Minneapolis. Mr. Cuomo imposed the curfew in hopes of heading off the kind of violence that has marred what have mostly been peaceful demonstrations.
Brandon James, a 26-year-old nursing assistant from East Harlem, was among those in Times Square in the afternoon. He struck up a conversation with Imani McCray, a 27-year-old photographer from Minneapolis who had come to New York as a relief aid contractor.Brandon James, a 26-year-old nursing assistant from East Harlem, was among those in Times Square in the afternoon. He struck up a conversation with Imani McCray, a 27-year-old photographer from Minneapolis who had come to New York as a relief aid contractor.
“No one’s afraid to lose their jobs because there are no jobs,” Mr. James said.“No one’s afraid to lose their jobs because there are no jobs,” Mr. James said.
Added Mr. McCray: “This is the funnel where everyone’s aggravation is going, whether you’re mad about Black Lives Matter, or losing your job, or not being able to go outside.”Added Mr. McCray: “This is the funnel where everyone’s aggravation is going, whether you’re mad about Black Lives Matter, or losing your job, or not being able to go outside.”
Shortly after 4 p.m., protesters marched south to 42nd Street, funneled through a narrow opening in police barricades and chanted, “No peace!” Whenever a passing car honked in appreciation, the crowd broke into applause. By the time the protest reached Lexington Avenue, it stretched uphill — people filling at least five city blocks in the distance.Shortly after 4 p.m., protesters marched south to 42nd Street, funneled through a narrow opening in police barricades and chanted, “No peace!” Whenever a passing car honked in appreciation, the crowd broke into applause. By the time the protest reached Lexington Avenue, it stretched uphill — people filling at least five city blocks in the distance.
New York City will be under a citywide curfew starting at 11 p.m. Monday, and the police will increase their presence in areas where violence has flared amid protests over the killing of Mr. Floyd, Mr. Cuomo said.New York City will be under a citywide curfew starting at 11 p.m. Monday, and the police will increase their presence in areas where violence has flared amid protests over the killing of Mr. Floyd, Mr. Cuomo said.
“I spoke with the mayor, there’s going to be a curfew in New York City that we think could be helpful,” he said. “More importantly, there is going to be an increase in the force.”“I spoke with the mayor, there’s going to be a curfew in New York City that we think could be helpful,” he said. “More importantly, there is going to be an increase in the force.”
The measures, which Mr. Cuomo announced in a radio interview, signaled a significantly more forceful approach to civil unrest than the city has taken in its recent history.The measures, which Mr. Cuomo announced in a radio interview, signaled a significantly more forceful approach to civil unrest than the city has taken in its recent history.
Officials have imposed curfews on the city’s parks in the past to address crime, but such limits extending across New York’s five boroughs have not adopted at any point in the past several decades, including as part of recent efforts to keep people at home to halt the spread of the coronavirus.Officials have imposed curfews on the city’s parks in the past to address crime, but such limits extending across New York’s five boroughs have not adopted at any point in the past several decades, including as part of recent efforts to keep people at home to halt the spread of the coronavirus.
In 1943, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia imposed an emergency curfew after rioting in Harlem that was touched off when a white police officer shot a black soldier. Five people were killed during the ensuring protests. The city was also subject to a nationwide curfew on “places of public amusement” such as bars in 1945, as a fuel conservation measure.In 1943, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia imposed an emergency curfew after rioting in Harlem that was touched off when a white police officer shot a black soldier. Five people were killed during the ensuring protests. The city was also subject to a nationwide curfew on “places of public amusement” such as bars in 1945, as a fuel conservation measure.
At around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, officials sent a wireless emergency alert — more often used for extreme weather or Amber Alerts — to warn residents of the coming curfew. At around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, officials sent a wireless emergency alert — more often used for extreme weather or Amber Alerts — to warn residents of the coming curfew. In at least one protest, in Astoria, the alert was greeted with laughter and sarcastic comments.
Mr. Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement that the curfew was necessary to prevent looting and other violence. The two leaders also said the Police Department would double the number of officers on the city’s streets.Mr. Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement that the curfew was necessary to prevent looting and other violence. The two leaders also said the Police Department would double the number of officers on the city’s streets.
“The demonstrations we’ve seen have been generally peaceful,” Mr. de Blasio said in a statement. “We can’t let violence undermine the message of this moment. It is too important and the message must be heard.”“The demonstrations we’ve seen have been generally peaceful,” Mr. de Blasio said in a statement. “We can’t let violence undermine the message of this moment. It is too important and the message must be heard.”
With the announcement of the Monday night clampdown, New York joined Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington and a number of other cities across the United States that have taken similar steps.With the announcement of the Monday night clampdown, New York joined Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington and a number of other cities across the United States that have taken similar steps.
The curfew will run through 5 a.m. Tuesday, Mr. Cuomo said. There had not been a decision about whether to maintain it on subsequent evenings.The curfew will run through 5 a.m. Tuesday, Mr. Cuomo said. There had not been a decision about whether to maintain it on subsequent evenings.
Richard Azzopardi, a senior aide for Mr. Cuomo, said that violating the curfew would be treated as a class B misdemeanor, an offense that result in three months in jail or a $500 fine.Richard Azzopardi, a senior aide for Mr. Cuomo, said that violating the curfew would be treated as a class B misdemeanor, an offense that result in three months in jail or a $500 fine.
Mr. de Blasio, in an interview on NY1, said that officers would only be looking for those who appeared to be behaving unlawfully.Mr. de Blasio, in an interview on NY1, said that officers would only be looking for those who appeared to be behaving unlawfully.
“The message to the police precincts around the boroughs is very light touch, only if someone is overtly violating the law is there any reason to engage,” Mr. de Blasio said.“The message to the police precincts around the boroughs is very light touch, only if someone is overtly violating the law is there any reason to engage,” Mr. de Blasio said.
Those exempt from the curfew include health care workers, people who work in groceries, pharmacies and other essential retail stores and journalists. The city’s Department of Homeless Services confirmed that outreach workers and people living unsheltered on the streets would also be exempt.Those exempt from the curfew include health care workers, people who work in groceries, pharmacies and other essential retail stores and journalists. The city’s Department of Homeless Services confirmed that outreach workers and people living unsheltered on the streets would also be exempt.
On Sunday, what had largely been peaceful demonstrations were punctuated with scenes of flaming debris, stampedes and looted storefronts.On Sunday, what had largely been peaceful demonstrations were punctuated with scenes of flaming debris, stampedes and looted storefronts.
As the night wore on, violent confrontations between demonstrators and police officers erupted throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. Protesters threw glass bottles and trash at the police, while large groups of officers charged down streets, pushing crowds of protesters aside and swinging batons as they made arrests.As the night wore on, violent confrontations between demonstrators and police officers erupted throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. Protesters threw glass bottles and trash at the police, while large groups of officers charged down streets, pushing crowds of protesters aside and swinging batons as they made arrests.
Numerous marches were planned for Monday, and Mr. Cuomo said he was prepared to call in the National Guard if the Police Department became overwhelmed.Numerous marches were planned for Monday, and Mr. Cuomo said he was prepared to call in the National Guard if the Police Department became overwhelmed.
“Tonight, I’m saying be smart,” Mr. Cuomo said in an interview on MSNBC. “You want to protest, don’t be used in the protest. Don’t be exploited. Don’t make it a mask for criminal activity.”“Tonight, I’m saying be smart,” Mr. Cuomo said in an interview on MSNBC. “You want to protest, don’t be used in the protest. Don’t be exploited. Don’t make it a mask for criminal activity.”
The governor and the mayor condemned the looting, saying it was the work of a small number of people. They both also warned that the protests could risk spreading the virus and possibly hurt the city’s hard-fought recent progress toward reopening after more than two months of a near-total shutdown of most aspects of daily life.The governor and the mayor condemned the looting, saying it was the work of a small number of people. They both also warned that the protests could risk spreading the virus and possibly hurt the city’s hard-fought recent progress toward reopening after more than two months of a near-total shutdown of most aspects of daily life.
Several days of chaotic confrontations between protesters and the police have resulted in dozens of injuries, hundreds of arrests, smashed windows and burned police vehicles.Several days of chaotic confrontations between protesters and the police have resulted in dozens of injuries, hundreds of arrests, smashed windows and burned police vehicles.
A number of elected officials criticized the curfew on Monday, saying it was announced too abruptly and without their being consulted.A number of elected officials criticized the curfew on Monday, saying it was announced too abruptly and without their being consulted.
“It’s amazing when as an elected you find out that your neighborhood is going on lockdown because of Twitter,” said Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz of Queens, in a tweet.“It’s amazing when as an elected you find out that your neighborhood is going on lockdown because of Twitter,” said Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz of Queens, in a tweet.
Terence A. Monahan, the Police Department’s chief of department and the city’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, took a knee and locked arms with protesters outside Washington Square Park on Monday as another night of protests began in earnest.Terence A. Monahan, the Police Department’s chief of department and the city’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, took a knee and locked arms with protesters outside Washington Square Park on Monday as another night of protests began in earnest.
A photo of Chief Monahan making the symbolic gesture of dropping to one knee as a show solidarity with protesters and their cause was reported and published by Gothamist. A separate video posted on Twitter by a reporter for CBS showed that the chief’s move came after he intervened to defuse a tense standoff between the police and demonstrators.A photo of Chief Monahan making the symbolic gesture of dropping to one knee as a show solidarity with protesters and their cause was reported and published by Gothamist. A separate video posted on Twitter by a reporter for CBS showed that the chief’s move came after he intervened to defuse a tense standoff between the police and demonstrators.
“This has got to end. We all know Minnesota was wrong,” Chief Monahan said in the video, in reference to Mr. Floyd’s death. “There is not a police officer over here that thinks Minnesota was justified. We stand with you on that.”“This has got to end. We all know Minnesota was wrong,” Chief Monahan said in the video, in reference to Mr. Floyd’s death. “There is not a police officer over here that thinks Minnesota was justified. We stand with you on that.”
“But, this is our city — our city!” he continued. “Do not let people who are not from this city have you come here and screw up your city!We cannot be fighting. We have to live here. This is our home.”“But, this is our city — our city!” he continued. “Do not let people who are not from this city have you come here and screw up your city!We cannot be fighting. We have to live here. This is our home.”
After delivering his message into an amplified microphone, Chief Monahan took the hands of two protesters, one on either side, and together they dropped to one knee.After delivering his message into an amplified microphone, Chief Monahan took the hands of two protesters, one on either side, and together they dropped to one knee.
Hundreds of protesters gathered on Monday for a vigil at the Stonewall Inn in Manhattan, the scene of anti-police rioting in 1969 that is widely regarded as a major turning point in the modern gay rights movement.Hundreds of protesters gathered on Monday for a vigil at the Stonewall Inn in Manhattan, the scene of anti-police rioting in 1969 that is widely regarded as a major turning point in the modern gay rights movement.
The event on Monday, which was organized to honor the memory of Black and Hispanic victims of police brutality, came on the first day of L.G.B.T.Q. Pride month, which would normally be commemorated with parades and events.The event on Monday, which was organized to honor the memory of Black and Hispanic victims of police brutality, came on the first day of L.G.B.T.Q. Pride month, which would normally be commemorated with parades and events.
“We stand here today on hallowed ground,” Brad Hoylman, a Manhattan Democrat and New York’s only openly gay state senator, said at the vigil. “Our N.Y.P.D. works for us, should protect us and should protect protesters.”“We stand here today on hallowed ground,” Brad Hoylman, a Manhattan Democrat and New York’s only openly gay state senator, said at the vigil. “Our N.Y.P.D. works for us, should protect us and should protect protesters.”
As protests against police brutality and systemic racism have erupted across the country in recent days, some L.G.B.T.Q. activists have drawn parallels to the 1969 demonstrations at the Stonewall Inn.As protests against police brutality and systemic racism have erupted across the country in recent days, some L.G.B.T.Q. activists have drawn parallels to the 1969 demonstrations at the Stonewall Inn.
After a violent police raid, patrons at the bar who were angry about longstanding harassment by the law enforcement authorities fought back, throwing bottles and stones at officers. The initial clash lasted about an hour, but protesters filled the Greenwich Village streets for days after.After a violent police raid, patrons at the bar who were angry about longstanding harassment by the law enforcement authorities fought back, throwing bottles and stones at officers. The initial clash lasted about an hour, but protesters filled the Greenwich Village streets for days after.
The Police Department apologized for its actions last year, 50 years after the uprising. At the time, activists cautioned that the police needed to back up its words with actions and warned that transgender people, especially women of color, were vulnerable to police misconduct.The Police Department apologized for its actions last year, 50 years after the uprising. At the time, activists cautioned that the police needed to back up its words with actions and warned that transgender people, especially women of color, were vulnerable to police misconduct.
The vigil on Monday paid special attention to black transgender victims of violence, including Nina Pop, a woman killed in Missouri last month, and Tony McDade, a man killed in Florida last week.The vigil on Monday paid special attention to black transgender victims of violence, including Nina Pop, a woman killed in Missouri last month, and Tony McDade, a man killed in Florida last week.
In recent years, black transgender people have experienced deadly violence in the United States at rates that activists in some cities have said qualified as an epidemic.In recent years, black transgender people have experienced deadly violence in the United States at rates that activists in some cities have said qualified as an epidemic.
As helicopters monitoring protests across the city flew overhead, those gathered at the Stonewall Inn read the names of police brutality victims. “Say their names!” the crowd chanted after each one was read.As helicopters monitoring protests across the city flew overhead, those gathered at the Stonewall Inn read the names of police brutality victims. “Say their names!” the crowd chanted after each one was read.
Among the hundreds of protesters who were arrested over the past four days, only one was highlighted by name by a police union known for its hostility toward Mr. de Blasio.Among the hundreds of protesters who were arrested over the past four days, only one was highlighted by name by a police union known for its hostility toward Mr. de Blasio.
Chiara de Blasio, the mayor’s daughter.Chiara de Blasio, the mayor’s daughter.
The union, the Sergeants Benevolent Association, used Twitter to post a police report documenting the arrest on Saturday night of Ms. de Blasio, 25.The union, the Sergeants Benevolent Association, used Twitter to post a police report documenting the arrest on Saturday night of Ms. de Blasio, 25.
The Police Department does not normally release internal police reports, and Ms. de Blasio’s contained personal details, including her height, weight, address, date of birth and driver’s license information. Twitter removed the post was removed because it violated the platform’s rules violation, and the union’s account was suspended on Monday.The Police Department does not normally release internal police reports, and Ms. de Blasio’s contained personal details, including her height, weight, address, date of birth and driver’s license information. Twitter removed the post was removed because it violated the platform’s rules violation, and the union’s account was suspended on Monday.
Edward D. Mullins, the union’s president, said the intent of his post on Twitter was to question the mayor’s strategy toward policing the protests.Edward D. Mullins, the union’s president, said the intent of his post on Twitter was to question the mayor’s strategy toward policing the protests.
“Is that why you’re tying our hands, because your daughter is out there?” Mr. Mullins added. “This needs to be looked at.”“Is that why you’re tying our hands, because your daughter is out there?” Mr. Mullins added. “This needs to be looked at.”
On Monday, Mr. de Blasio on Monday called the disclosure of his daughter’s information “unconscionable.”On Monday, Mr. de Blasio on Monday called the disclosure of his daughter’s information “unconscionable.”
Mr. Mullins said he did not leak the report about Ms. de Blasio, but rather, copied a screenshot of the report from a Twitter post by a Daily Mail reporter that was subsequently deleted.Mr. Mullins said he did not leak the report about Ms. de Blasio, but rather, copied a screenshot of the report from a Twitter post by a Daily Mail reporter that was subsequently deleted.
Mr. de Blasio said he learned of his daughter’s arrest from the media.Mr. de Blasio said he learned of his daughter’s arrest from the media.
A police officer who pointed his gun at protesters should be stripped of his badge and weapon, Mr. de Blasio said on Monday.A police officer who pointed his gun at protesters should be stripped of his badge and weapon, Mr. de Blasio said on Monday.
A 12-second video of the encounter posted on social media shows the officer walking toward a crowd of protesters near The Strand book store on Broadway and East 12th Street. The officer pulls his gun from his left hip and points it at protesters gathered in front of the bookstore.A 12-second video of the encounter posted on social media shows the officer walking toward a crowd of protesters near The Strand book store on Broadway and East 12th Street. The officer pulls his gun from his left hip and points it at protesters gathered in front of the bookstore.
As the officer walks toward the crowd with his weapon drawn, the protesters scream and scatter.As the officer walks toward the crowd with his weapon drawn, the protesters scream and scatter.
The officer then turns and points the weapon at another group of protesters before a police supervisor approaches him and escorts him away.The officer then turns and points the weapon at another group of protesters before a police supervisor approaches him and escorts him away.
“We have to always know it is not the place for an officer to pull a gun in the middle of a crowd, knowing there are peaceful protesters in that crowd,” the mayor said. “That is unacceptable, that is dangerous.”“We have to always know it is not the place for an officer to pull a gun in the middle of a crowd, knowing there are peaceful protesters in that crowd,” the mayor said. “That is unacceptable, that is dangerous.”
The mayor described the scene as “chaotic,” but he also noted that the supervisor appeared to intervene.The mayor described the scene as “chaotic,” but he also noted that the supervisor appeared to intervene.
“That officer should have his gun and badge taken away today,” Mr. de Blasio said. “There will be an investigation immediately to determine the larger consequence.”“That officer should have his gun and badge taken away today,” Mr. de Blasio said. “There will be an investigation immediately to determine the larger consequence.”
Letitia James, the attorney general, requested on Twitter that the video be sent to her, an indication that she planned to investigate the matter.Letitia James, the attorney general, requested on Twitter that the video be sent to her, an indication that she planned to investigate the matter.
An official at the Brooklyn district attorney’s office said on Monday that prosecutors were investigating potential incidents of police brutality that were captured on video in the past few days and circulated widely on the internet.An official at the Brooklyn district attorney’s office said on Monday that prosecutors were investigating potential incidents of police brutality that were captured on video in the past few days and circulated widely on the internet.
While the official declined to say which specific incidents the office was looking into, citing the sensitivity of the ongoing inquires, two in particular have received widespread attention recently: a police S.U.V. that surged into a crowd of protesters on Saturday on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn and an officer who shoved a demonstrator violently near Barclays Center on Friday.While the official declined to say which specific incidents the office was looking into, citing the sensitivity of the ongoing inquires, two in particular have received widespread attention recently: a police S.U.V. that surged into a crowd of protesters on Saturday on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn and an officer who shoved a demonstrator violently near Barclays Center on Friday.
Reporting was contributed by Emily Jo Corona, Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Alan Feuer, Michael Gold, Emma Goldberg, Colin Moynihan, Nicole Hong, Jeffery C. Mays, Andy Newman, Derek M. Norman, Azi Paybarah, Jan Ransom, Dana Rubinstein, Nate Schweber, Matthew Sedacca, Ashley Southall, Liam Stack, Matt Stevens, Nikita Stewart, Ali Watkins and Michael Wilson. Reporting was contributed by Anne Barnard, Emily Jo Corona, Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Alan Feuer, Michael Gold, Emma Goldberg, Colin Moynihan, Nicole Hong, Jeffery C. Mays, Andy Newman, Derek M. Norman, Azi Paybarah, Jan Ransom, Dana Rubinstein, Nate Schweber, Matthew Sedacca, Ashley Southall, Liam Stack, Matt Stevens, Nikita Stewart, Alex Traub, Ali Watkins and Michael Wilson.