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Citizens Gather in Nyack for George Floyd Protest

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Article by Jennifer Korn

NYACK, NY – Protestors took to the streets of Nyack earlier this evening to call for justice in the death of George Floyd. Hundreds rallied in Nanuet on Saturday for a similar protest.

Protests in Rockland have remained peaceful.

“What happened in Minneapolis is far beyond what is acceptable,” said county executive Ed Day in a statement Saturday.

“I just want us to stay focused on the issue at hand. One black man was murdered by four police officers and we want justice,” said Weldon McWilliams, a speaker at the protest.

Marcus Alexandre, a Nyack resident who attended the protest said, “People need to start going out and actually be the change that they want to see instead of just promoting it.”

Yesterday evening, Day released a statement on Facebook in response to threats of violence in the community.

McWilliams challenged Day’s statement. “He lumped protestors with anarchists,” said McWilliams. “The right to protest is our right.”

In his statement Saturday, Day said peaceful protests “can and should be held in response [to what happened in Minneapolis].”

“I would rather things be peaceful,” said Alexandre. “But, the way we are being treated is just unacceptable.”

“Our law enforcement officers will take any and all necessary steps to protect our community,” said Day in his statement yesterday.

“If they do not give us justice, we are going to find a way to take justice,” said McWilliams.

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Abraham Lincoln’s 216th Birthday One Of America’s Greatest Presidents

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                                President Abraham Lincoln Feb. 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the country through the American Civil War and the emancipation of enslaved people. 

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International Day Of Women And Girls In Science February 11th

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2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The IDWG in Science is an annual observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote full and equal access and participation for women in Science.

IDWG in Science is a global effort to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Gender equality in science is crucial for building a better future for all, yet women and girls continue to face systemic barriers and biases in pursuing scientific careers.

Closing the gender gap in science requires breaking stereotypes, promoting role models to inspire girls, supporting women’s advancement through targeted programs, and aiding in inclusive environments through policies and actions that promote inclusion, diversity and equity.

Despite statistics that show close performance of girls and boys in science and mathematics, strong gendered stereotypes exist and many girls are still less encouraged in STEM fields and have limited choices for their education and career development.

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