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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
6 km · about 10 min drive
New York, United States · North America
Tompkinsville works well as a base: 5 minutes from Emerson Hill, 6km from Statue of Liberty.
Tompkinsville is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 8,343, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Tompkinsville sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tompkinsville to your route.
On July 17, 2014, Eric Garner, an African American man, was killed in the New York City borough of Staten Island by Daniel Pantaleo, a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer, after putting him in a prohibited chokehold while arresting him. Video footage of the incident generated widespread national attentionRead more
and raised questions about the use of force by law enforcement.
NYPD officers approached Garner on July 17 on suspicion of selling single cigarettes from packs without tax stamps. After Garner told the police that he was tired of being harassed and that he was not selling cigarettes, the officers attempted to arrest Garner. When Pantaleo placed his hands on Garner, Garner pulled his arms away. Pantaleo then placed his arm around Garner's neck and wrestled him to the ground. With multiple officers pinning him down, Garner repeated the words "I can't breathe" 11 times while lying face down on the sidewalk. After Garner lost consciousness, he remained lying on the sidewalk for seven minutes while the officers waited for an ambulance to arrive. Garner was pronounced dead at a hospital approximately one hour later.
The medical examiner ruled Eric Garner's death a homicide. Specifically, an autopsy indicated that Garner's death resulted from "[compression] of neck, compression of chest and prone positioning during physical restraint by police". Asthma, heart disease, and obesity were cited as contributing factors.
On December 4, 2014, a Richmond County grand jury decided not to indict Pantaleo. This decision led to protests and rallies, with charges of police brutality made by protesters. By December 28, 2014, at least 50 demonstrations had been held nationwide in response to the Garner case, while hundreds of demonstrations against general police brutality counted Garner as a focal point. On July 13, 2015, an out-of-court settlement was reached, under which the City of New York would pay the Garner family $5.9 million. In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice declined to bring criminal charges against Pantaleo under federal civil rights laws. On August 2, 2019, at a New York Police Department disciplinary hearing regarding Pantaleo's treatment of Garner, an administrative judge, NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Trials Rosemarie Maldonado, recommended that Pantaleo's employment be terminated. Pantaleo was fired on August 19, 2019, more than five years after Garner's death.
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Tompkinsville is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.6381 latitude, -74.0780 longitude.
Tompkinsville has a population of approximately 8,343 people, making it a town in United States.
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Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
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Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.
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Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.
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Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Lower East Side deli open since 1888, hand-carving some 15,000 pounds of pastrami a week under fluorescent light and salami-strung ceilings. You take a paper ticket at the door and guard it.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
15 km · about 25 min drive
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Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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