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NYC Police Advocacy Groups Want To Paint 'Blue Lives Matter' Mural Near One Police Plaza

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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