The NYPD arrested 280 people overnight during protests over the death of George Floyd, officials said Wednesday. The number of arrests was a drastic drop from the 700 the NYPD made Monday night and early Tuesday when cops desperately tried to tamp down rampant looting and arson in both Midtown and the Bronx. A new […]
Month: June 2020
De Blasio: NYC Has Taken 'Step Forward' In Restoring Order; Curfew Will Remain In Place
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — The NYPD arrested at least 200 people Tuesday night on the sixth day of protests in New York City, and while isolated looting was reported in Manhattan, it didn’t reach the severity of the nights before. “Last night we took a step forward in moving out of this difficult period,” de Blasio […]
How the Guardian Angels are trying to keep the peace amid looting
The Guardian Angels were founded in 1979. More than 40 years later, they’re an active presence around the country and are trying to keep protests safe. As peaceful demonstrations across the country protest the death of George Floyd, cities such as New York City are seeing looting at night. To combat the looting, curfews have been enacted […]
Guardian Angels rumble with looters at East Village sneaker store during George Floyd protest
Guardian Angels battled looters who flooded the East Village on Tuesday night and broke into a Foot Locker. “We ran inside and started throwing guys out the door. There was loot on the floor,” said Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, who may have suffered a broken jaw in the melee with 25 to 30 looters. The […]
Red berets, no weapons: Guardian Angels vow to protect New York City around the clock
A volunteer crime prevention organization that got its start patrolling New York City subways forty years ago has hit the streets once again. The Guardian Angels have vowed to patrol the city around the clock, determined to help quell the riots and looting which followed the death of George Floyd. “While it is uncertain how long the mayhem will […]
Curtis Sliwa live on Facebook
Curtis at Macy's 5 mins to curfew in NYC
The Crowds Descend Upon Midtown
Thank you mayor de Blasio you have done such a great job Macy’s is all boarded up
Great job de Blasio. Macys, the gateway to the world, the largest department store has lost all faith in your ability to keep the city safe. They have boarded up every square inch around the whole block. Meantime de Blasio is all happy that on June 8th New York City qualifies for phase 8 and […]
Sara Kays
“New” Artist of the Month for June 2020 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Bio Smaller Than This Bio Singer/songwriter Sara Kays captivates listeners through honest, heartbreaking stories inspired by her childhood and struggles with body image. Sara discovered her love for singing in her early teens, and a bigger love for songwriting soon after. In […]
NYC Guardian Angels Patrol NYC Round the Clock Following Looting Spree
Several days of protest in NYC has led to several nights of madness by looters descending upon all boroughs, in particular lower Manhattan. Dozens of stores have been broken into and looted. Graffiti now lines the streets and establishments throughout NYC. Smashed windows, glass on sidewalks, products strewn about the streets, burnt out cop cars; […]
Chloe Kim
Athlete of the Month for June 2020 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio Highlights Bio If you know anything about upcoming young athletes, you will be familiar with June’s Athlete of the Month most recognized for an outstanding performance at the 2018 Winter Olympics. At just 17 years old, Chloe Kim of Long Beach California became […]
