page_title: George Floyd protests in New York City
section_title: June 7
hierarchical_section_title: George Floyd protests in New York City / Timeline of protests / June 7
caption_attribution_description: English: George Floyd protest in Grand Army Plaza, June 7, 2020
context_page_description: New York City has been the site of several protests against the killing of George Floyd since May 28, 2020, with demonstrations taking place in all of the city's five boroughs. Most of the events have been peaceful, while some involved protester and/or police violence, as well as looting. As a result, and amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the city was put under a curfew on June 1 through June 7. The protests catalyzed efforts at police reform, leading to the criminalization of chokeholds during arrests and other legislation.
context_section_description: The citywide curfew ended on June 7, a day earlier than expected, after arrests had reduced significantly in the preceding days. According to the Times, marches that day "were largely jubilant, with the police taking a more passive role with protesters, and protesters in turn avoiding clashes with the police".
  Thousands marched around Columbus Circle. Unlike marches in preceding days, it was not followed by police, with officers in riot gear lined up at a distance. Another group started in Bryant Park, traveled to the West Village, and blocked part of the West Side Highway. Thousands who started in Union Square marched to Central Park, blocked traffic along the 79th Street transverse, and wound up at Gracie Mansion. In Brooklyn, there were events in Fort Greene, McCarren Park, Grand Army Plaza, Crown Heights, and Dumbo.
  The Black Surfing Association organized a "Paddle Out" in Rockaway Beach that drew hundreds of supporters Sunday morning that was closely monitored by police.
caption: One of several peaceful marches in Brooklyn on June 7
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