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the police-involved killing of George Floyd
Protesters rally in Astoria Park. Photo by Dean Moses
A woman takes part in a rally in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
received several calls regarding the
situation and had sent offi cers to the
area, but could not off er confi rmation
of any violence, vandalism or arrests
made at the scene.
Another video surfaced on Twitter
that has since been deleted showed
police vehicles following a group of
people who seemed to be running
away from the mall.
Councilman Robert Holden later
said that he had spoken with the commanding
offi cer of the 110th Precinct,
who told him that there was no looting
of the Queens Center Mall.
Protests continued in Astoria and
Bayside on Tuesday, June 2.
In Astoria, hundreds of people
marched from Steinway Street
and 30th Avenue to Astoria Boulevard,
stopping in front of the 114th
Precinct.
In Bayside, protesters marched
down Northern Boulevard towards
the 111th Precinct.
Upon arriving at the 111th Precinct,
the group took a knee and held a second
moment of silence. Following the moment
of silence, speeches were given in
support of justice for Black Americans,
before the march continued on.
With protests expected to carry on
throughout the week, Mayor de Blasio
announced an 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew
to be enforced every night this week.
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