![]() Although the Columbus statues were spared, they’ve continued to remain targets of vandals. In 2017, the NYPD began devoting key resources to protecting the two statues and three others citywide honoring Columbus.Īt the time, many Italian-American leaders who believed progressives were trying to scrub Columbus’ accomplishments from the history books were also at war with de Blasio for appointing a commission to review the fate of the city’s potentially offensive monuments. NYPD posted outside the Columbus Circle statue. The statues had predominately been under heavy guard since the summer of 2020 when nationwide protests over police brutality following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota sparked renewed hatred against monuments honoring historical figures like Columbus who’ve been accused of oppressive acts. Instead, it’s keeping tabs on the famed monuments – which have become popular targets of vandals the past five years - through newly installed security cameras and routine checks by local precincts, sources added. The NYPD has quietly stopped its years-long practice of providing 24/7 bodyguard service for bronze sculptures in Manhattan’s Columbus Circle and Central Park honoring the famed but controversial explorer, sources said. They might be tall and Italian like Bill de Blasio, but Big Apple monuments honoring Christopher Columbus are no longer getting round-the-clock police protection like the former mayor. We must rescue America’s heroes from those who tear them down Vandals spray-paint ‘Murderer’ on Central Park Columbus statue Photos show pair who scrawled ‘Murderer’ on Christopher Columbus statue: NYPD ![]() ![]() ![]() Vikings were in the Americas 500 years before Christopher Columbus: study ![]()
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