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Paramus, NJ
News
Racial, Prejudiced Text Messages Between Paramus Students Prompt Investigation
Paramus police and school officials are investigating a series of racial remarks shared by students on social media in light of the recent events following the death of George Floyd. The screenshots of a group text messages were widely circulated on social media. At least two people sent racist and prejudiced messages against members of the gay community, women and black people. “The Paramus Board of Education, the administration, staff, student body, community, and many others outside of Paramus are justifiably outraged by these messages,” Superintendent Michele Robinson said. Paramu…
New City, NY
Politics
County Exec Issues Warning To 'Anarchists,' Saying Rockland Isn't Cuomo/de Blasio Territory
Rockland is ready to take “anarchists” head-on if those posting threats on social media make their way into the county, according to officials. With looting following otherwise peaceful protests continuing nationwide over the police-related death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Rockland County Executive Ed Day, a former police officer, said that he and local law enforcement will be ready to deal with anything that may come about. Day then referenced looting in New York City and Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of the outbreaks. “These anarchists come to this county at…
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Photos
: Charge Dropped For Asbury Park Journalist Arrested Reporting On Protest
The charge against the Asbury Park Press reporter arrested during Monday's protest will be dropped, authorities said on Tuesday. Gustavo Martinez Contreras was arrested as police tried to clear people from the street in a protest of George Floyd's killing. “I know that officers face enormous challenges while maintaining order during a chaotic situation,” Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said on Twitter Tuesday. “But I’ve discussed this matter with local authorities and they will be dismissing the charge today. We will also figure out why this happened and make sure it doesn’t happen…
Brentwood, NY
News
Two Arrests Made In One Of Long Island's Mainly Peaceful Protests
A mainly peaceful protest that shut down major roadways on Long Island led to at least two people being taken away in handcuffs as the acrimony over the police-related death of George Floyd in Minneapolis grows. More than 100 protesters flooded the streets in Shirley, marching on Montauk Highway and William Floyd Parkway chanting, holding signs, and at one point jumping on a police vehicle. The protests reportedly led to the arrests of two unnamed protesters, who were charged with obstructing governmental administration. Similar protests were also held throughout Long Island, including in…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Storefronts Smashed At Two Businesses In Westchester
Storefronts in Westchester were smashed overnight amid protests over the police-related death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Looting in the wake of Floyd’s death reached Yonkers on Monday, June 1, as storefronts at Westchester Jewelry and Merk Chemists on McLean Avenue were smashed, according to reports, though additional details from police were not immediately released. The break-ins come days after there were peaceful protests in the city, with hundreds taking to Yonkers streets, marching from City Hall to Riverdale Avenue, and the Saw Mill River Parkway chanting Floyd’s name, “Black Li…
Norwalk, CT
Politics
Norwalk Police Chief To Trump: 'Please Step Up'
The police chief of one of Fairfield County's largest cities is calling out President Donald Trump for his inaction as violent protests broke out across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. With both peaceful and violent protests breaking out throughout the county, Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik took to social media to address the unrest among area residents, while taking a shot at the commander-in-chief. Related story - Woman Charged With Attempted Murder Of Four NYPD Officers During Protest “We’re working so hard to maintain the public trust while the pre…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Huge Number Of NJ Protests Peaceful, Powerful, Only Trenton, Atlantic City Get Riotous
Nearly all of the protests in New Jersey this weekend over the death of George Floyd were peaceful -- with authorities joining the demonstrators to help underscore their message, although were damaging enough to steal the spotlight. What had been a peaceful protest that included police officers kneeling in solidarity in Trenton later erupted into more than 1,000 rioters rampaging through downtown, throwing bricks at officers, setting a police car on fire and looting businesses. The same was true in Atlantic City, which Mayor Marty Small was "under siege" Sunday by those who took …
Massapequa, NY
News
NYC Will Have Curfew After Looting On Fourth Night Of Protests
New York City will be under a curfew effective immediately amid violent protests and looting that have broken out in the wake of George Floyd’s police-related death in Minnesota. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the curfew will be from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. effective Monday, June 1, while the state’s National Guard will be on standby following four days of protests. Additionally, the NYPD will be doubling its presence in the city to help prevent any potential violence or property damage. The officers will be deployed to areas where violence and …
Massapequa, NY
News
Hundreds Of Long Islanders Join Nationwide Protests Of Police-Related Deaths
Long Islanders have joined nationwide protests decrying police-related deaths following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In Plainview on Sunday, May 31, several hundred protestors gathered along South Oyster Bay Road. The protest remained peaceful with Nassau County Police responding. Another event, also drawing hundreds of protestors, was held at Stotzky Park in Riverhead on Sunday afternoon. No arrests or confrontational incidents have been reported following the protests.
Stamford, CT
News
Hundreds Attend Stamford Protest That Includes Eight-Minute Kneel Of Silence For George Floyd
Hundreds gathered in Stamford to protest police-involved deaths, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis. A crowd of several began the protest on Sunday, May 31 at the Stamford Police Headquarters. (See photo above.) Stamford Police Chief Tim Shaw was given an opportunity to speak and participated in an eight-minute kneel of silence to respect the memory of George Floyd. Related story: Most CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests “Police brutality against people of color has gone on far too long in our country," Stamford Mayor David M…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Protest Moves To Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester
Hundreds are gathering in Westchester for a protest against police-involved incidents, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis. The "March For Justice, March In Solidarity" protest started at around 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31 near City Hall on South Broadway in Yonkers. Protestors chanted, "No Justice, No Peace," and "Black Lives Matter." By around 4:45 p.m., a smaller group of protestors made their way toward the Saw Mill River Parkway, before walking eastbound toward Yonkers Avenue. The protestors have remained off the parkway, but police have closed the southbound lanes in that a…
Shelton, CT
Police & Fire
CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests
Roadways that were closed in Norwalk due to protests over police-involved incidents, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis, have now reopened. All roads affected in the city reopened by 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. 'Thank you, community partners, neighbors and friends who participated in the peaceful protest…
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