NYC Police Advocacy Groups Want To Paint 'Blue Lives Matter' Mural Near One Police Plaza
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- In response to the Black Lives Matter mural painted on Fifth Avenue, two police advocacy groups are asking Mayor Bill de Blasio for their chance to make a statement.
Blue Lives Matter NYC and Standing Up For NYC have asked to paint a "Blue Lives Matter" mural on Madison Street near One Police Plaza.
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The groups say the mural would raise awareness and honor the memories of officers killed in the line of duty.
The mayor's office says they are reviewing the letter.
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