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George Floyd protests break out across NYC: The Post’s week in photos

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Published June 1, 2020, 8:21 p.m. ET
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An NYPD officer on top of a car swings a baton at protestors on 136th and Brook Avenue in the Bronx.
An NYPD officer on top of a car swings a baton at protestors on 136th and Brook Avenue in the Bronx on June 4, 2020. Stephen Yang
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A large group of protestors are zip-tied and arrested after clashing with police while protesting police brutality in the Bronx on June 3, 2020.
A large group of protestors are zip-tied and arrested after clashing with police while protesting police brutality in the Bronx on June 4, 2020. Stephen Yang
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A man raises his fist in front of police lines during a protest in the Bronx on June 4, 2020.
A man raises his fist in front of police lines during a protest in the Bronx on June 4, 2020. Stephen Yang
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People that were arrested for breaking the 8 p.m. curfew during a protest over the death of George Floyd in New York, NY on June 4, 2020.
People that were arrested for breaking the 8 p.m. curfew during a protest over the death of George Floyd in New York, NY on June 4, 2020. Christopher Sadowski
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Protestors are zip-tied and arrested by NYPD during protests in the Bronx over the murder of George Floyd, on June 4, 2020.
Protestors are zip-tied and arrested by NYPD during protests in the Bronx over the murder of George Floyd, on June 4, 2020. Stephen Yang
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People look on from their houses as protestors and police clash after the 8pm curfew in the Bronx on June 4, 2020.
People look on from their houses as protestors and police clash in the streets after the 8pm curfew in the Bronx on June 4, 2020. Stephen Yang
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An NYPD officer pushes protestors back with a baton for violating curfew in the Bronx at 136th and Brooke Avenue, on June 4, 2020.
An NYPD officer pushes protestors back with a baton for violating curfew in the Bronx at 136th and Brooke Avenue, on June 4, 2020. Stephen Yang
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Peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters march against police brutality and across the Brooklyn Bridge towards Foley Square following a vigil attended by Terrence Floyd, George Floyd's Brother, on June 2, 2020.
Peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters march against police brutality and across the Brooklyn Bridge towards Foley Square following a vigil attended by Terrence Floyd, George Floyd’s Brother, on June 2, 2020. Taidgh Barron
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Protesters and NYPD clash in the Bronx on 136th Street and Brook Avenue on June 4, 2020.
Protesters and NYPD clash in the Bronx on 136th Street and Brook Avenue on June 4, 2020. Stephen Yang
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A peaceful protest that began outside Gracie Mansion and marched through the Upper East Side ending at 50th and 3rd avenue, where multiple arrests were made and the crowd was dispersed.
A peaceful protest that began outside Gracie Mansion and marched through the Upper East Side ending at 50th and 3rd avenue, where multiple arrests were made and the crowd was dispersed. Stephen Yang
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Maimonides medical staff kneels in George Floyd's memory on June 4, 2020.
Maimonides medical staff kneels in George Floyd’s memory on June 4, 2020. Paul Martinka
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NYPD arrest protesters June 3, 2020, in Manhattan.
NYPD arrests George Floyd protesters in Manhattan last night. Stephen Yang
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Demonstrators clash with members of the New York Police Department during a protest for the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minnesota on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Demonstrators clash with members of the New York Police Department during a protest for the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minnesota on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Brooklyn, N.Y. James Keivom for New York Post
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An NYPD officer uses pepper spray to disperse a crowd of protestors on June 3, 2020 in Manhattan.
An NYPD officer uses pepper spray to disperse a crowd of protestors on June 3, 2020 in Manhattan. Stephen Yang
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Two women hold each other near police lines during a protest for the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minnesota on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Two women hold each other near police lines during a protest for the police-involved death of George Floyd in Minnesota on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Brooklyn, N.Y. James Keivom for New York Post
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A man rests on chair by rollup gate with words “I CAN’T BREATH” on Atlantic Avenue in downtown Brooklyn on June 3, 2020.
A man rests on chair by rollup gate with words “I CAN’T BREATH” on Atlantic Avenue in downtown Brooklyn on June 3, 2020. Paul Martinka
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Protesters hit the NYC's streets enraged over the death of George Floyd who was murdered by a police officer in Minnesota.
Protesters continue to march on June 2, 2020, over the death of George Floyd who was murdered by a police officer in Minnesota. Matthew McDermott
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An injured protestor among a group of about 50 that were arrested on 5th Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan for violating the 8pm curfew. Many disregarded the curfew to continue protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota – Derek Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder, while Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd.
An injured protestor among a group of about 50 that were arrested on 5th Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan for violating the 8pm curfew. Paul Martinka
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A large gathering of protestors over the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, on June 2, 2020 in New York City.
A large gathering of protestors over the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, on June 2, 2020 in New York City. Matthew McDermott
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Muslim protestors show solidarity over the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police, in Valley Stream, New York, on June 2, 2020.
Muslim protestors show solidarity over the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police, in Valley Stream, New York, on June 2, 2020. Dennis A. Clark
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Gwen Carr, racial justice activist and mother of Eric Garner, during a press conference calling for the ban of police chokeholds in Foley Square, New York on June 2, 2020.
Gwen Carr, racial justice activist and mother of Eric Garner, during a press conference calling for the ban of police chokeholds in Foley Square, New York on June 2, 2020. Paul Martinka
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Police and protesters clashed during a protest in Flatbush, Brooklyn on May 30, 2020 over the death of George Floyd who died after being forcibly detained by Minneapolis Police on May 25th.
Police and protesters clashed during a protest in Flatbush, Brooklyn on May 30, 2020 over the death of George Floyd who died after being forcibly detained by Minneapolis Police on May 25th. Stephen Yang
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Protestors march in Manhattan and Brooklyn in solidarity with George Floyd and against police brutality.
Protestors march in Manhattan and Brooklyn in solidarity with George Floyd and against police brutality. Gabriella Bass
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Protestors march down Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 31, 2020.
Protestors march down Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 31, 2020. Gabriella Bass
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Phoenix Robles, 35, protests the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police, at the Barclays Center on May 31, 2020.
Phoenix Robles, center, 35, protests the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police, at the Barclays Center on May 31, 2020. Gregory P. Mango
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Peaceful protests near Union Square face off with police before violence broke out.
Peaceful protests near Union Square face off with police before violence broke out on May 30, 2020. Taidgh Barron
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Protesters march through Manhattan before crossing the Brooklyn Bridge as protests around the country continue over the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police in the days of the Coronavirus pandemic, Sunday, May 31, 2020.
Protesters march through Manhattan before crossing the Brooklyn Bridge as protests around the country continue over the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police on May 31, 2020. Corey Sipkin for the New York Post
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A police officer stands at a barrier during protests in Brooklyn.
A police officer stands at a barrier during protests in Brooklyn. Gabriella Bass
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Protestors against police violence march through Manhattan this past weekend.
Protestors against police violence march through Manhattan this past weekend. Richard Harbus
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A police officer grabs a protester after dozens of protesters were arrested by the NYPD Strategic Response Group on May 28, 2020.
A police officer grabs a protester after dozens of protesters were arrested by the NYPD Strategic Response Group on May 28, 2020. Taidgh Barron
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George Floyd protesters march on to the Williamsburg Bridge towards Brooklyn on May 31, 2020.
George Floyd protesters march on to the Williamsburg Bridge towards Brooklyn on May 31, 2020. Gabriella Bass
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Protesters rally in Foley Square in Manhattan before crossing the Brooklyn Bridge on May 31, 2020.
Protesters rally in Foley Square in Manhattan before crossing the Brooklyn Bridge on May 31, 2020. Corey Sipkin for the New York Post
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Protesters cross the Brooklyn Bridge using both the roadway and the walkway on May 31, 2020.
Protesters cross the Brooklyn Bridge using both the roadway and the walkway on May 31, 2020. Corey Sipkin for the New York Post
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Police and protesters clashed during a protest in Flatbush, Brooklyn on May 30, 2020.
Police and protesters clashed during a protest in Flatbush, Brooklyn on May 30, 2020. Stephen Yang
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NYPD detain a protester on May 29, 2020.
NYPD detain a protester on May 29, 2020. Stephen Yang
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An NYPD officer monitors the crowd as an NYPD van burns in the background that was set on fire during a chaotic protest over the death of George Floyd in New York, NY on May 30, 2020.
An NYPD officer monitors the crowd as an NYPD van burns in the background that was set on fire during a chaotic protest over the death of George Floyd in New York City on May 30, 2020. Christopher Sadowski
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Protestors dance on top of a police car in New York, NY on May 30, 2020.
Protestors dance on top of a police car in New York, NY on May 30, 2020. Christopher Sadowski
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NYPD chase protestors on May 30, 2020.
NYPD chase protestors on May 30, 2020. Christopher Sadowski
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Nudie Jeans on Bowery is looted during a protest on May 30, 2020.
Nudie Jeans on Bowery is looted during a protest on May 30, 2020. Stephen Yang
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A NYPD SUV on fire on Bedford Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn on May 30, 2020.
A NYPD SUV on fire on Bedford Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn on May 30, 2020. Stephen Yang
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Police and protesters clashed during a protest in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Police and protesters clashed during a protest in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Stephen Yang
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Protesters set shrubs on fire in the middle of the street on Fifth Avenue near East 8th Street.
Protesters set shrubs on fire in the middle of the street on Fifth Avenue near East 8th Street. Christopher Sadowski
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Police and protesters clashed during a protest in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Police and protesters clashed during a protest in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Stephen Yang
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Protesters rally at Barclays Center as protests around the country continue over the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police.
Protesters rally at Barclays Center as protests around the country continue over the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police. Corey Sipkin for the New York Post
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Protests over the death of George Floyd in New York City on May 30, 2020.
Protests over the death of George Floyd in New York City on May 30, 2020. Christopher Sadowski
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NYPD brings arrested protestors to Central Booking at Manhattan Criminal Court at 100 Centre Street in NYC, NY on June 1, 2020, after nationwide George Floyd protests.
NYPD brings arrested protestors to Central Booking at Manhattan Criminal Court at 100 Centre Street in NYC, NY on June 1, 2020, after nationwide George Floyd protests. James Messerschmidt
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A woman shows a sign a solidarity with George Floyd protestors.
A woman shows a sign a solidarity with George Floyd protestors. Gabriella Bass
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This woman is broken up in tears over the destruction of the NYPD vehicle.
This woman reacts over the destruction of the NYPD vehicle on May 31, 2020. Richard Harbus
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A woman drapes an American flag with pictures of deceased African Americans from police officers over a burned out police van on May 31, 2020.
A woman drapes an American flag with pictures of deceased African Americans from police officers over a burned out police van on May 31, 2020. Richard Harbus
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A man and his daughter view a destroyed NYPD van on May 31, 2020.
A man and his daughter view a destroyed NYPD van on May 31, 2020. Richard Harbus
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