Tag: Eric Garner

The murderous rampage on a summer evening in Charleston evoked visceral reactions and brought back memories of the church’s birth more than two centuries ago.

“Pretending a problem isn’t there doesn’t help solve the problem.”

The 40-year-old leaves behind his wife and two children.

The father of six was from North Massapequa.

“It’s important that we raise awareness and show people that we can spread peace."

Outraged Long Islanders took to the streets Sunday.

More than 300 arrests have been made since protests broke out over a grand jury's decision not to indict a police officer in the killing of Eric Garner.

Academics, civil rights defenders, and thousands of citizens denounce the lack of indictments in Staten Island and Ferguson, Mo. police killings.

The diverse group of protesters stormed city streets, forcing the shut down of Broadway, the West Side Highway, Brooklyn Bridge and Holland Tunnel.

U.S. Attorney General Eric holder said his office was awaiting the decision before announcing the probe.