While musicians and poets gathered for a “Juneteenth Jam” at the plaza at 300 Ashland, another large crowd of protestors marched past on Flatbush. Thousands Pack Cadman Plaza Park to Hear Terrence Floyd Speak at George Floyd Memorial, How Brooklynites Fought for Equality Is Documented in the Civil Rights Collection at BPL, Remembering Brooklyn’s Civil Rights Activists and the Fight for a Better Bed Stuy. Later, at Brooklyn Borough Hall, there was a peaceful demonstration and at 5:15 pm, Muslims at the rally conducted a large Maghrib on the steps of Borough Hall. Menu. When the march arrived back at borough hall, "the officers were asked to take a knee with us," a symbol of peaceful protesting of police violence first made famous by … Dozens of locals and lawmakers took to Queens Borough Hall on Sunday to protest the transformation of a nearby hotel into a violence-magnet “flophouse.”, “This is a community crisis,” said Andrea Crawford, a Kew Gardens resident and member of Community Board 9, of the decline at the Umbrella Hotel. 60,553, © 2020 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved Thousands of protesters gathered around Borough Hall on June 1 to hear organizers speak and read poetry. Crawford was one of about 50 concerned locals to gather Sunday outside Borough Hall, which sits across Queens Boulevard from the hotel. “We’re a few blocks from the DA’s Office. Marching through Brooklyn on Monday for approximately five hours, protesters started their day in Bed-Stuy at Herbert Von King Park, traveled to … 73,228, This story has been shared 61,070 times. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Protesters are joined by Pottstown Police Cpl. Subscribe to Brownstoner’s newsletter and stay up to date with more great news and articles like this one. About 30 people held up signs in downtown Mercersburg Friday to protest the purchase of a new building outside of the borough as the new town hall. This is a crime crisis.”. Mike Long "taking a knee" outside Pottstown Borough Hall on Sunday. Privacy Notice Follow Brownstoner on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Protesters at Borough Hall Park around 5 p.m. on June 6th for a tenth day of protests. As the demonstration was going on, a man and a woman emerged from the hotel loudly arguing with each other, forcing NYPD cops to step in before the spat turned physical. 61,070, This story has been shared 60,553 times. This story has been shared 73,228 times. Biking past Borough Hall In Bed Stuy, a celebratory atmosphere reigned as music drifted out from Restoration Plaza and bikers gathered for an evening protest ride. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Protesters listen to a speaker outside Ephrata Borough hall on Sept. 8, 2020. Walls and display screens at the Upper West Side’s 72nd Street B and C train station were marred with graffiti Friday around 7 a.m., cops said. Borough residents may dispose of their electronic devices by taking them to the Public Works Yard located at 161 Center Street for recycling (tel. Protesting for justice reform at Barclays Center. Protesters — some with their dogs by their sides — … Updated on: Oct 16, 2017, 8:26pm EDT. Unlike many other parts of … Queens leaders call on state to repeal 50-a at Borough Hall rally June 04, 2020 / David Brand Queens elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, Councilmember Donovan Richards, Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman and State Sen. John Liu raised their hands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement outside Borough Hall Thursday. The move comes months after clashing protests that took place in August on the lawn of Borough Hall, where supporters of Black Lives Matter and … The Queen Coalition for Solidarity notes that there have been two shootings, numerous assaults, and other illegal activity at the Umbrella Hotel. Sunday, August 23 from 12PM to 2PM, The Queens Coalition for Solidarity will be protesting at Queens Borough Hall. Toggle navigation. Dozens protest trouble-magnet Queens hotel near borough hall The rally made its way to Borough Hall by 3 p.m., right on schedule. This includes items such as television sets, computers, monitors, printers, cameras, copiers, DVD’s, and cell phones. Thanks for contacting us. Photo by Paul Frangipane While Juneteenth events are a tradition in Brooklyn, this year it took on special significance as protests in support of Black Lives Matter coincided with the annual commemoration of the day when news of Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. “This is a health crisis. Borough of Lodi COVID-19 information and updates are available on our dedicated webpage: Lodi COVID-19 Updates as well as on our social media and digital outlets BOROUGH HALL HOURS ARE CURRENTLY 8:00AM - 3:30PM. ... marching from Brooklyn Borough Hall to Founders Hall … Cars honked in support and some residents took a knee from their stoops. Terms of Use Several city and state legislators, including state Senator John Liu, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, City … 732 462-3033.) Black athletes were at the forefront of the movement. Hate Crimes Protest outside Borough Hall.Photo measures 10 x 8.25inches. Signs carried by protesters included, “This is a family neighborhood, not a shooting gallery” and, in reference to PS 99, “A school is a block away. Oct 16, 2017, 8:26pm EDT. Email tips@brownstoner.com with further comments, questions or tips. Donovan Richards, running for Queens Borough President, speaking to citizens at a protest at Queens Borough Hall. The woman then threatened to spit on journalists gathered to document the demonstration. Protesters to march through borough streets. Borough of Lodi New Jersey. 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Protest organizers speak to the crowd from the steps of Borough Hall. Where is Melinda Katz on this?” asked Crawford. After organizers rallied the crowd of thousands with messages of unity, inclusion and justice they headed out to march across the Brooklyn Bridge. In Bed Stuy, a celebratory atmosphere reigned as music drifted out from Restoration Plaza and bikers gathered for an evening protest ride. As they continued to the bridge another group was proceeding on Court Street for a rally at Borough Hall. KEW GARDENS, QUEENS — Dozens of protesters gathered outside Queens Borough Hall on Sunday to draw attention to months of violence and … 1994 Press Photo Hate Crimes Protest outside of Borough Hall - sia22013 This is an original press photo. An organizer speaks to the crowd at Barclays, An organizer gets people ready to march from Barclays, The newly renamed Juneteenth Grove and freshly painted benches at Cadman Plaza Park, Organizers with UniteNYC speak to the crowd at Cadman Plaza, Police observe protesters headed to the Brooklyn Bridge, Protestors march up Court Street to Borough Hall, Another protest group marches along Flatbush Avenue, Listening to poetry and music at Ashland Plaza, A Frederick Douglass sign at Ashland Plaza, Gathering for music and a bike ride at Restoration Plaza in Bed Stuy, The Black Lives Matter mural on Fulton Street in Bed Stuy. Protests began early Friday morning. Are your children safe?”. Sign up for amNY’s COVID-19 newsletter to stay up to date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City. Photo is dated 04-01-1994. Sitemap ... Parts of Gay Street and High Street will be closed to allow for a procession leaving Borough Hall at 6:30 p.m. We have heard nothing from her.”. PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Your California Privacy Rights A NYPD police car is set on fire as protesters clash with police in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S,. We students have the right to be safe in our classrooms and it is for these reasons that we call on all Brooklyn students to join us in protest on March 14th at Borough Hall starting at 10:00am. The hotel opened in 2017 as what was supposed to be an upscale destination but, amid hard times, has drastically slashed rates, turning into an alleged hub of drug-dealing, all-night parties and violence, with two shootings documented in two months, locals and officials have said. An accused roommate from hell returned Sunday to the West... Post was not sent - check your email addresses! News 12 Staff. While Juneteenth is not yet a state holiday, Governor Cuomo recently announced plans to make it official next year, and all the peaceful protests, celebrations and vigils springing up on short notice created a holiday feel in Brooklyn. There the young organizers asked for a minute of silence before rallying the crowd with calls for justice and the continuation of the protests throughout the weekend. Protesters listen to a speaker outside Ephrata Borough hall on Sept. 8, 2020. Photo by Rose Adams In Bay Ridge, a small group of peaceful protesters converged on 86th Street, and marched along the neighborhood’s two commercial strips. Children and new graduates in their caps and gowns posed in front of the newly painted Black Lives Matter mural along Fulton Street as more onlookers captured views. Photo by Susan De Vries. The procession was organized as a protest against what participants view as the death of affordable housing in the city. As the rain began to fall, the demonstrators left Borough Hall, marching towards Grand Army Plaza They may be rallying for an entire movement, but George Floyd is always on their minds. “I’m not going to allow this to happen across the street from my office,” said Richards, opining that the solution is requiring a more thorough vetting process for potential new hotels, with final say by the City Council. Historic Images Part Number: sia22013 She took Queens district attorney and former borough president Melinda Katz to task for staying silent as the problem festered just feet away. It was a day of marches, music and community as thousands of Brooklynites took to the streets to celebrate Juneteenth with events across the borough. On the eighth straight day of protests in Brooklyn, and the ninth citywide, activists marched across Atlantic Avenue from Grand Army Plaza to Brooklyn Borough Hall on what would have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday. Your Ad Choices A person places a candlelight on the stairs of Brooklyn's Borough Hall during a protest against President Trump's immigration policies in April 2017. Protesters at Brooklyn Borough Hall in Downtown Brooklyn. “She’s doing nothing about this hotel. Protesters dance outside Borough Hall in protest of travel ban. 00:15 Deserted Brooklyn during New York City's COVID-19 (Coronavirus pandemic) lockdown 13th Jun 2020 • 720p. The pillars of Borough Hall were splattered with a colorful projection adorning, #StomptheBan, while activists joined hands to perform the traditional Arab step-dance, Dabke, in protest. City Councilman Donovan Richards, a Democrat representing southeast Queens and Far Rockaway vying to be the next borough president, said that such conditions wouldn’t continue on his watch. One protester leaves a note reading 'We'll be … Children and new graduates in their caps and gowns posed in front of the newly painted Black Lives Matter mural along Fulton Street as more onlookers captured views. Blast from the past: Brooklyn streetcars traverse Court, Joralemon near Borough Hall. We've received your submission. Your California Privacy Rights The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women's NBA postponed games in solidarity with the demonstrators, followed by Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer. Jeff and Sandy Ryan of Kew Gardens, Queens, Ethan Felder, Democratic Party District Leader (Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Rego Park), Bruce Carney of Silver Towers Board of Kew Gardens, Queens. Neither Katz’s office nor the Umbrella Hotel immediately responded to requests for comment. At the rally, protesters packed the stairs of Borough Hall and the surrounding plaza, waving Yemeni and American flags and joining for a group call to prayer at sunset. Peaceful marchers flooded major thoroughfares leading to Downtown Brooklyn Friday, holding signs aloft and chanting “No justice, no peace” as cars honked support and onlookers cheered from windows. In Queens, protesters supporting an end to racial injustice and police brutality have gathered at Cunningham Park for the start of a march to Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. Palmyra High School students have organized a peaceful demonstration at the Bandshell, located at Broad and Cinnaminson Streets next to the Borough Hall at 2 p.m. on Sunday. A NYPD police car is set on fire as protesters clash with police during a march against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in the Brooklyn borough of … This is an organized protest for students from all schools in Brooklyn. Shakair McCain (women wearing glasses, black tshirt and fanny pack) of Philadelphia holds a Defund the Police banner during a protest outside Wyomissing Borough Hall Wednesday, July 22, 2020. 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