New York is the latest city to adopt a curfew in the wake of the George Floyd protests
over the police killing of unarmed black Minneapolis resident George Floyd—and hundreds of other black Americans—have lit up cities around the country for the last week. On Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo has enacted a curfew in New York City in an attempt to quell the uprising.that he was considering a curfew for New York City, saying: "We have to look at it as an option.
“In New York City, I spoke with the mayor, there’s going to be a curfew in New York City that we think could be helpful,” Mr. Cuomo said, adding that he would double NYPD presence on the streets from 4,000 to about 8,000 officers. New York isn't the first city to adopt a curfew in the wake of the George Floyd protests: Los Angeles barred city and county residents from the streets in a
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New York Gov. Cuomo says weekend protests were 'counterproductive,' could exacerbate coronavirus outbreak
Read more »
Andrew Cuomo Says 'I Figuratively Stand With the Protestors'The New York governor addressed the protests during his coronavirus press conferences over the weekend.
Read more »
Cuomo anticipates more unrest, has National Guard on standbyThings may get worse before they get better, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, addressing the unrest in cities across New York state after George Floyd's death
Read more »
How Andrew Cuomo sold out New York's seniors | OpinionGovernor Andrew Cuomo has disastrously mishandled nursing homes in New York state.
Read more »