George Floyd protests in New York (state) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George Floyd protests in New York |
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| Date | May 28, 2020 – present (5 years, 2 weeks and 6 days) |
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| Status | Ongoing |
After the tragic killing of George Floyd, many people across the state of New York joined in protests. These events were part of a larger movement across the United States. People wanted to speak out against unfair treatment by police and racial injustice.
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Why Did People Protest in New York?
The protests in New York were a response to the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. People were upset about how he died while being arrested. This event brought attention to bigger issues. Many people felt that police sometimes use too much force. They also felt that African Americans face unfair treatment because of their race.
These protests were a way for people to demand change. They wanted to see more fairness and equality for everyone. Many protests were peaceful gatherings. People marched, held signs, and listened to speakers. They wanted their voices heard.
Protests Across New York State
People protested in many cities and towns across New York. These gatherings showed how many people cared about these issues.
Central New York Protests
Many towns in Central New York saw large protests.
- In Binghamton, nearly 1,000 people marched on May 31. This was much more than expected.
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Protest in Ithaca on June 3 - In Ithaca, hundreds gathered on May 31. On June 3, nearly 1,000 people, including Cornell University students, marched to the police department.
- Syracuse had hundreds of protesters downtown on May 31. On June 6, over 2,000 people rallied at City Hall.
Hudson Valley Protests
The Hudson Valley also had many large protests.
- In Albany, a large rally happened on May 30-31. Most demonstrations were peaceful.
- Beacon had a peaceful protest with hundreds of people on June 1.
- In New Rochelle, about 2,000 people marched to City Hall on June 3. They protested the killing of George Floyd and racial inequality.
- Schenectady saw hundreds march to the police department on May 31. The police chief even joined them by taking a knee.
- In Troy, about 11,000 protesters gathered for a peaceful rally on June 7.
Long Island Protests
Long Island also had many significant protests.
- In Bay Shore, thousands marched through downtown on June 7.
- Brentwood had hundreds gather on May 30. People from nearby towns joined together.
- In Massapequa Park, about 4,000 peaceful protesters marched on June 4.
- Mineola saw about 2,500 people march on June 1. They walked around the Nassau County Executive Building.
- In Sayville, over 3,500 people gathered on June 7. They marched through the town.
New York City Protests
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New York City had many protests, starting on May 28.
- Nearly 100 protesters gathered in Union Square on May 28. They marched to City Hall.
- On May 29, peaceful protests continued in Foley Square. Later, some protesters clashed with police near Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
- Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a curfew for New York City. This was to help keep everyone safe. The curfew started on June 1 and lasted until June 7.
- On Staten Island, a vigil was held for George Floyd on May 30. Reverend Al Sharpton and Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, attended.
North Country Protests
The North Country region of New York also saw protests.
- In Canton, protesters knelt for nine minutes on June 6. This honored George Floyd, who was held down for about that long.
- Glen Falls had over 2,000 peaceful protesters on June 5. The mayor and sheriff supported the event.
- In Plattsburgh, hundreds gathered on June 6. They marched and knelt in silence for nine minutes. The mayor supported the march.
- Potsdam saw about 1,000 protesters on June 2. They spoke out against police violence and racial issues.
- In Saranac Lake, about 500 people protested peacefully on June 3.
Western New York Protests
Western New York also had significant demonstrations.
- In Buffalo, over a thousand people protested peacefully on May 30. The city issued curfews to ensure safety.
- In Rochester, a peaceful protest on May 30 was followed by some unrest. City leaders issued a state of emergency and a curfew.
Images for kids
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Protest in Ithaca on June 3
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A march in Manhattan on May 30
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A George Floyd vigil at Astoria Park, Queens, on June 1
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BLM protest on the Brooklyn Bridge on June 9
