This is a list of protests in New York following the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
List of protests in New York
Central New York
Auburn: 200 peaceful protesters marched through the streets of Auburn on May 31.
Baldwinsville: A peaceful protest and march occurred in the town of Baldwinsville on June 3. Students and parents were among the hundred or so protesters
Binghamton: Nearly 1000 people marched from Binghamton High School to Recreation Park on May 31. Only 200 were expected.
Clinton: About 200 silent protesters gathered in Clinton on June 5 to protest the murder of George Floyd.
Cooperstown: On June 7, approximately 500 people peacefully protested at the Otsego County Courthouse, where a series of speakers addressed the systemic racism experienced by the black community.
Delhi: More than 700 people rallied in Courthouse Square and held a socially distanced protest along the length of Main Street on June 6.
Elmira: On June 6, more than 2,000 people gathered downtown to support the Black Lives Matter movement. A sign protesting Floyd's murder was also displayed on the digital billboard outside First Arena.
Hamilton: Hundreds of protesters marched on the Village Green in Hamilton on June 4.
Homer: On June 6, hundreds of people gathered in Durkee Park in Homer and marched to the Village Green to protest racial injustice and support Black Lives Matter.
Ithaca: On May 31, hundreds gathered on the Ithaca Commons in solidarity with the nationwide protests. A line of protesters outside of the Ithaca Police Department blocking the intersection of Cayuga Street and Clinton Street was broken by cars trying to pass on June 1, hurting two protesters in the process. On June 3, hundreds of members of the Cornell University community and a total of nearly 1,000 people gathered on Cornell Central Campus marched to the Ithaca Police Department. A secondary march organized by high school students across the city joined with the larger group on the Ithaca Commons.
Livingston Manor: Local teenagers organized a march of hundreds down Main Street on June 6.
Oneonta: 500 peaceful protesters gathered in Muller Plaza in Oneonta on May 31. Only a handful were expected.
Oswego: On May 31, a gathering of several hundred people happened at the Oswego City Hall, organized by Accept Oswego. Several people gave speeches about their experiences before the protesters marched through the city. The march went from the city hall down the west side of the town, ending at the historical, Sheldon Hall, located on the campus of SUNY Oswego.
Syracuse: Hundreds gathered downtown for the second straight day on May 31. On June 6 the Syracuse chapter of Black Lives Matter held a rally at the City Hall which was attended by over 2000 protesters. At approximately 2:40 a local group known as Last Chance for Change led a peaceful march of 500+ people around downtown Syracuse until 5pm.
Utica: Hundreds of protesters, including U.S. Representative Anthony Brindisi, marched in Kendall Park and Oneida Square on May 31.
Hudson Valley
Albany: Between May 30–31, a large rally organized by Citizen Action peacefully protested with a "solidarity walk" that began at Townsend Park. Demonstrations turned violent as the evening progressed, with the center of the violence occurring around the South Station police precinct. Protesters set fire to a tractor trailer, vandalized, broke into, and in some cases looted several banks and south-end/downtown stores. Protesters shot fireworks and threw objects at police later that night. Nine were arrested for charges ranging from second-degree riot and second-degree attempted assault to unlawful assembly. Four of the arrested were from outside of Albany.
Amsterdam: On June 7, hundreds gathered in Amsterdam in front of the city's public safety building to protest police brutality.
Beacon: On June 1, a peaceful protest took place that was attended by hundreds of people, including Syracuse Orange basketball player Elijah Hughes who grew up in the city.
Carmel: On June 3, hundreds of high school students and others came from Carmel and the surrounding towns of Brewster and Mahopac for a Black Lives Matter protest outside of the Putnam County Courthouse.
Catskill: More than 1,000 people gathered in Catskill from all around Greene County on June 4. Protesters marched peacefully from the Middle School down Main Street, across the Catskill Creek, and to the Greene County Government Building.
Clifton Park: A gathering of 400 protesters in Clifton Common in Clifton Park on June 8 demanded police reform and accountability. The protesters marched a mile from the Common to the State Trooper barracks and chanted slogans and held up signs. There was an 8-minute 46-second moment of silence to honor George Floyd.
Cornwall: On June 4, hundreds gathered in Cornwall to protest systemic racism and the murder of George Floyd. The mayor of Cornwall, Brendan Coyne, took a knee with the protesters.
Delmar: Hundreds gathered in Delmar on June 8 to protest police brutality. Peaceful protesters marched down Delaware Avenue holding signs.
Dobbs Ferry: Hundreds of peaceful protesters gathered at the Waterfront Park in Dobbs Ferry to protest the murder of George Floyd and racial injustice on June 4. Some dozen speakers including state Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins spoke to crowds about systemic racial issues.
Goshen: Several hundred people protested police brutality in Goshen on June 5. The protest began at 4 P.M. in Church Park, by which time 150 people had already gathered. A few hundred more people arrived afterwards. Organizers say they were “shocked” to see how many people came to support a Black Lives Matter protest in a predominantly white town.
Kingston: Demonstrators marched from Academy Green to Kingston City Hall on May 30.
Monroe: About 700 peaceful protesters attended a "Black Lives Matter" protest at the Monroe Ponds at 6:00 P.M. on May 31. This was the largest protest in the town's almost four hundred-year history.
Montgomery: About 500 people marched through Montgomery on June 9 in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Monticello: 300 protesters gathered in front of the Sullivan County Courthouse in Monticello to protest racial injustice and the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
Mount Vernon: A large crowd turned out in Mount Vernon on June 1 to peacefully protest the murder of George Floyd. The protest lasted approximately an hour and was facilitated by local police, who handed out water bottles.
Nanuet: Over 300 peaceful protesters attended an "I Can't Breathe" protest in Rockland County.
New Paltz: Hundreds of protesters peacefully marched in New Paltz on May 30.
New Rochelle: A diverse crowd of approximately 2,000 people marched in New Rochelle to the City Hall on June 3 to protest the murder of George Floyd, racial inequality, and police brutality. The crowd included famed Yankees pitcher and New Rochelle resident Mariano Rivera
Niskayuna: On June 7, hundreds protested outside the Niskayuna Town hall and Police Department for police reform and racial justice.
Nyack: Peaceful demonstrations took place in the village on June 1.
Ossining: Approximately 3,000–4,000 people gathered peacefully in Ossining on June 5 for racial justice and unity following the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police.
Peekskill: A rally of 100 or more was held at the city's Riverfront Green Park and another in front of the city's police station and court on May 30.
Pelham: Over a hundred Pelham residents gathered in Wolfs Lane Park for a vigil and protest on June 2.
Pine Bush: Hundreds marched through Pine Bush to protest police brutality on June 10.
Port Chester: Thousands marched through Port Chester on June 7 for a Black Lives Matter rally.
Poughkeepsie: On June 1, over 250 community members gathered on the sidewalks on Mill Street to honor George Floyd in a candlelight vigil and silent prayer.
Rhinebeck: On June 2, almost 200 students gathered to write the names of victims of police shootings and police brutality on the village sidewalks. Additionally, the peaceful crowd chanted slogans in support of racial justice.
Rye: On June 13, about 1,000 people gathered at Rye High School and marched around the town, stopping at the village green to hear speeches from activists.
Scarsdale: On June 7, many hundreds of people gathered in Chase Park in Scarsdale to protest the murder of George Floyd and police brutality.
Schenectady: Hundreds marched from a park to the Schenectady Police Department on May 31. The chief of police took a knee with them and wrote an essay for NBC News.
Somers: About 350 demonstrators gathered outside of the Town Hall in Somers New York on June 9 to protest racial injustice. A large number of high school and college students were in the group, and voiced their frustrations about the presence of racism in Somers schools, especially Somers High School.
Spring Valley: Approximately two thousand people gathered peacefully in Spring Valley to protest police brutality and racial injustice on June 5. The protesters marched on Main St. to Spring Valley Park.
Tarrytown: On June 2, a crowd of several hundred residents and a number of local political figures gathered to protest in Patriot's Park.
Troy: On June 7, around 11,000 protesters gathered at Riverfront Park for a peaceful rally and march.
Wallkill: On June 7, around 400 peaceful protesters, marched from the government center on to Route 211, shutting it down in one direction for about four hours. The protest was organized after residents were angered by racist remarks made by the former Fire Chief, Charles Healy. The former chief referred to protesters as "pavement apes". Healy was also stripped of his rank.
Warwick: Two peaceful protests took place in Warwick protesting the murder of George Floyd and police brutality. The first one, held on June 2, attracted 150 people. The first protest was threatened with violence by white supremacists on social media, but none occurred. The threat is under investigation. The second, held on June 4, had several hundred.
Washingtonville: Several hundred gathered in Washingtonville on June 7 to protest racial injustice by police and the murder of George Floyd.
West Point / Highland Falls: About 300 protesters, including former West Point instructors and veterans, gathered on June 13 to show support for Black Lives Matter and to voice their anger with President Trump's controversial decision to give the commencement address at West Point during the COVID-19 outbreak. Cadets were ordered by the president to stay quarantined for two weeks in their dormitories so that the President could give a speech to the graduating class. Many suspected that this was simply for a photo-op or a campaign ad. Protesters marched through Highland Falls and gathered outside the gates of West Point. In addition, several boats on the Hudson River displayed large anti-Trump signs.
White Plains: On May 29, a vigil was held where hundreds of demonstrators chanted, carried signs and called for justice.
Yonkers: Around 1,000 people took to Yonkers streets on June 1 to protest.