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Protests were held in New York City in response to the killing of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old African American man and Michael Jackson impersonator, by Daniel Penny, a white ex-Marine while riding the F Train on May 1, 2023. [201] [202] Penny approached Neely from behind, placing him in a chokehold until Neely was unconscious. [203]
George Floyd protests in New York City took place at several sites in each of the five New York City boroughs, starting on May 28, 2020, in reaction to the murder of George Floyd. Most of the protests were peaceful, while some sites experienced protester and/or police violence, including several high-profile incidents of excessive force .
Civil unrest in New York by date in ascending order, from earliest to latest. 1712 – New York Slave Revolt occurred on April 6, when Africans set fire to a building and attacked settlers [1] 1741 – New York Conspiracy occurred when a series of fires March through April burned portions of the city [2]
Protesters flooded the NYC subway system to demonstrate against the killing of Jordan Neely, with at least seven people arrested after clashes with police.. Dozens of demonstrators leapt on to ...
People protest during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, U.S., November 28, 2024. REUTERS Some unruly protesters could be seen being forcibly pried away and flipped over ...
A New York City high school has fallen into the spotlight after 400 students ran and jumped through the ... The protest targeted a Jewish teacher who changed her social media profile photo to a ...
As with the killing of Eric Garner, video of the event spread quickly through news and social media sparking international protests. In New York, the incident drew comparisons to Eric Garner, and demonstrations, protests, and marches occurred at several sites in each of the five New York City boroughs starting on May 28, 2020.
At least 200 were detained, with some reports suggesting up to 300, as a massive crowd protested at New York's Grand Central Terminal. Hundreds arrested in NYC protest calling for Gaza ceasefire ...