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Astoria has been the location of a handful of peaceful protests against police brutality and the killing of George FloydGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The protests took place at Astoria Park, Steinway StGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., and nearby Astoria’s 114th PrecinctGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Hundreds gathered to peacefully voice their support for Black Lives Matter, and chanted the names of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, both of whom died at the hands of police officersGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

The peaceful demonstrations are some of hundreds throughout the countryGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

This is an ongoing storyGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.