NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd remained on New York City streets on Tuesday after an 8 p.m. curfew put in place by officials struggling to stanch destruction and growing complaints that the nation’s biggest city was reeling out of control night by night. Mayor Bill de Blasio […]

NEW YORK (VINnews) — In an exclusive interview with the New York Post, NYPD Chief of Dept. Terence Monahan had some harsh words for Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo made headlines on Tuesday when he denounced NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City police as ineffective in the face of the nightly looting. […]

BORO PARK (VINnews) — A suspect was apprehended on Monday evening after vandalizing a Boro Park synagogue. Video footage released by Boro Park Shmira shows a male turn a street corner at approximately 11:00 PM on Monday. The individual is wearing a cap and a mask, which leave his face obscured. In his hand appears […]

NEW YORK (AP) – NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a briefing denounced NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City police as ineffective in the face of the nightly looting. The governor said he offered help from the National Guard, an option de Blasio opposes. “The NYPD and the mayor did not do […]

NEW YORK (VINnews) — Mayor de Blasio came under fire Tuesday morning as he was blasted by the ex-NYPD Commissioner for failing to control the violent lawless behavior plaguing the streets of New York City as of late. Raymond Kelly made his comments on the Joe Piscopo radio show Tuesday morning. “One of the problems […]

WASHINGTON (AP) – The global race for a COVID-19 vaccine boils down to some critical questions: How much must the shots rev up someone’s immune system to really work? And could revving it the wrong way cause harm? Even as companies recruit tens of thousands of people for larger vaccine studies this summer, behind the […]

NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s mayor extended an 8 p.m. curfew all week in hopes of stopping destruction that continued overnight despite the city’s efforts to stop protests over George Floyd’s death from devolving into lawless mayhem. “We’re going to have a tough few days. We’re going to beat it back,” Mayor Bill de […]

NEW YORK (AP) — An unprecedented curfew in New York City did little to prevent destruction as groups of people smashed their way into shops including Macy’s flagship Manhattan store, grabbed merchandise and fled. Police said more than 200 people were arrested and several officers were injured during the chaos Monday night and early Tuesday […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A vehicle plowed through a group of law enforcement officers at a George Floyd demonstration Monday night in Buffalo, injuring at least two. Video from the scene shows the vehicle accelerating through an intersection shortly after several officers apparently tackle a person on the street and handcuff him. Other officers are […]

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City imposed a late-night curfew Monday as officials tried, unsuccessfully, to prevent another night of destruction amid protests over George Floyd’s death. With an 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew, New York joined other cities around the country in imposing such measures after days of unrest. The limit on […]