Local officials, Assemblywoman Maritza Davila, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Senator Julia Salazar, Councilman Antonio Reyonos and and Brooklyn Community Board 4 hosted a vigil in Maria Hernandez park Wednesday evening in the name of Black Lives Matter.

Protests throughout the city continue Today, June 5, 2020.  See this guide on how to stay safe while protesting and other ways you can contribute to the cause.

Bushwick residents and community members gathered for a peaceful gathering in solidarity with the ongoing protests against police brutality.  Reporter Megan Burney was at the scene.  Listen here to what our officials had to say about the movement.  Full transcript below.