NYC Marks 2-Year Anniversary Of George Floyd's Murder | Top Stories

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25 May, 2022

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NEW YORK CITY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New York City Patch network to talk about tonight. George Floyd Was Murdered 2 Years Ago: What Has, Hasn't Changed In NYC With a police officer's knee on his neck, George Floyd gasped, "I can't breathe, " two years ago Wednesday. NYC Tackles Its Own Surge Of Guns In Schools In Wake Of Texas Shooting More than 5, 500 weapons and 20 guns have been found in schools this year, a dramatic increase from years before, officials said Wednesday. Video: Man Rescued From Oncoming Subway Train Near East New York A visually-impaired man who fell face first on the subway tracks was brought to safety by officers, who were honored by the MTA Wednesday. Chipotle's Arrival In East Harlem Sparks Fear Among Mexican Businesses Neighbors are mobilizing against the burrito chain's arrival in East Harlem's "Little Mexico, " fearing it will endanger small businesses. Convicted UWS Wife-Strangler Fails To Overturn Murder Charge, DA Says An addiction to online backgammon and the threat of being written out of his wife's will spurred Roderick Covlin to kill, prosecutors said.