Tragedy of April 30th
On April 30th, Mayor Adams issued a Level 1 Mobilization to disperse protestors at the site—deploying officers from multiple precincts, SWAT teams, and even helicopters. The day was marked by widespread reports of police brutality. Politicians who witnessed the crackdown expressed outrage at the excessive force. Curtis Sliwa criticized the arrests, saying, “They’re targeting citizens instead of real criminals.” Senator Steve Chan echoed the sentiment, even reacting bluntly with a “WTF” directed at the mayor.
PIX11: "Locking Up Good Citizens"
Brooklyn Paper: "Tiananmen Square"
https://www.brooklynpaper.com/sheepshead-bay-coyle-street-sheter-protests/
LLN on the Tragedy of 04/30
Clips from April 30th: "Outrage"