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This ain’t no disco! Top cop warns protesters about amplified music in Washington Square
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said tension over amplified music in Washington Square Park had been building for three weeks before Saturday night's arrests near the Sixth Precinct. (Courtesy N.Y.P.D.)

This ain’t no disco! Top cop warns protesters about amplified music in Washington Square

September 30, 2020

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | After a wild melee with police near the Sixth Precinct last weekend, protesters reportedly said they’ll be back in Washington…

Rivera, pols call for firing of cop in Avenue D ‘Floyd-style’ arrest
Councilmember Carlina Rivera, at podium, was joined by other local politicians and community advocates in calling for Officer Francisco Garcia to be kicked off the force and criminally charged. (Courtesy Carlina Rivera's Office)

Rivera, pols call for firing of cop in Avenue D ‘Floyd-style’ arrest

August 24, 2020

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | Local politicians rallied at Avenue D and Ninth St. last Friday demanding that a cop be fired for a rough…

Two N.Y.P.D. cops suspended for ‘troubling incidents’ at Floyd protests
In this screen grab from a viral video, a protester is clearly seen with his hands in the air. But the police officer then yanks down the man's mask and shoots him straight in the face with pepper spray. (@BlakandBlack/Twitter)

Two N.Y.P.D. cops suspended for ‘troubling incidents’ at Floyd protests

June 6, 2020

BY THE VILLAGE SUN | As part of departmental investigations into police misconduct during the George Floyd protests, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea announced two officers…

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