https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-library-lions-coronavirus-masks-20200629-5c5fi2iilbcifnfbkjb43qquyu-story.html

NYC’s famous lions Patience and Fortitude don face masks as libraries gear up for social distancing visits

They’ve been socially distancing for decades, and now the iconic lions that guard the main branch of the New York Public Library are wearing masks, too.

Workers outfitted the marble lions, named Patience and Fortitude, with Jurassic-sized masks to set an example and remind New Yorkers to stay safe and follow expert guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19.

“Patience and Fortitude are the perfect symbols for the strengths our city and our nation need now even more,” said New York Public Library President Anthony W. Marx. “Like them, New Yorkers are strong and resilient and can weather any storm. We will get to the other side of this public health crisis together. But to do so, we must remain vigilant, we must have patience and fortitude, and we must follow what experts tell us, especially as we continue to reopen our cities.”

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https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/new-york-senate-50-a-police-misconduct-1012357/

The New York State Senate Tuesday voted to repeal a 44-year-old provision that had previously shielded police officers’ disciplinary records from being released to the public, an early sign that the nationwide police brutality protests are advancing actionable change.

In 1976, legislators passed the provision, known as 50-A of New York’s Civil Rights Law, as a way to protect police officers who testified in court. “All personnel records used to evaluate performance toward continued employment or promotion, under the control of any police agency or department of the state … shall be considered confidential and not subject to inspection or review without the express written consent of such police officer, firefighter, firefighter/paramedic, correction officer or peace officer …. except as may be mandated by lawful court order,” the provision states.

On Tuesday, the senate overturned the provision 40-22, with all Republicans voting against the measure. Governor Cuomo has publicly said he will sign the bill once it crosses his desk. The bill is part of a package of various police reform bills the state senate has taken up this week.

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https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/new-york-senate-50-a-police-misconduct-1012357/

The New York State Senate Tuesday voted to repeal a 44-year-old provision that had previously shielded police officers’ disciplinary records from being released to the public, an early sign that the nationwide police brutality protests are advancing actionable change.

In 1976, legislators passed the provision, known as 50-A of New York’s Civil Rights Law, as a way to protect police officers who testified in court. “All personnel records used to evaluate performance toward continued employment or promotion, under the control of any police agency or department of the state … shall be considered confidential and not subject to inspection or review without the express written consent of such police officer, firefighter, firefighter/paramedic, correction officer or peace officer …. except as may be mandated by lawful court order,” the provision states.

On Tuesday, the senate overturned the provision 40-22, with all Republicans voting against the measure. Governor Cuomo has publicly said he will sign the bill once it crosses his desk. The bill is part of a package of various police reform bills the state senate has taken up this week.

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The players who participated include:

Saquon Barkley - NY Giants
Sterling Shepard - NY Giants
Jamal Adams - NY Jets
Patrick Mahomes - Kansas City Chiefs
Tyrann Mathieu - Kansas City Chiefs
DeShaun Watson - Houston Texans
Stephon Gilmore - NE Patriots
Jarvis Landry - Cleveland Browns
Odell Beckham Jr - Cleveland Browns
DeAndre Hopkins - Arizona Cardinals
Michael Thomas - New Orleans Saints
Ezekiel Elliott - Dallas Cowboys

https://www.nj.com/giants/2020/06/giants-saquon-barkley-browns-odell-beckham-other-stars-demand-nfl-take-action-in-must-see-video.html



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