New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sought to console the protesters following this day 's shootings . Chris Christie , another expected presidential contender , dodged a question on whether de Blasio was to blame for an anti-police atmosphere in New York City , saying in an interview it 's not the time for politics . He visited a memorial for the slain protesters and held a moment of silence at City Hall . But critics continued to speak out , and protesters pledged to continue fighting .
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio sought to console the protesters following this day 's shootings . He visited a memorial for the slain protesters and held a moment of silence at City Hall . But critics continued to speak out , and protesters pledged to continue fighting .