On most weekdays for the past year and a half, Paul Rosa has stood outside across the street from Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in Midtown holding… Read more “New Yorkers Differ on Effectiveness of Protests”
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New York City Anti-Trump Protesters Scream at the Sky on Election Anniversary
In a show of defiance and frustration with the administration, a gaggle of anti-Trump demonstrators let out a collective burst of guttural shouts, shrieks and squeals in… Read more “New York City Anti-Trump Protesters Scream at the Sky on Election Anniversary”
New York Officials Respond to the New Travel Ban
President Donald Trump issued the newest iteration of his travel ban Monday, but the changes made to address criticism from the courts did little to sway New… Read more “New York Officials Respond to the New Travel Ban”
New Yorkers to Trump: Get Out of Town
Tiffany Pennamon @tiffanypennamon Midtown traffic has become a nightmare since the election and one city council member is calling on President-elect Donald Trump to move his transition… Read more “New Yorkers to Trump: Get Out of Town”
De Blasio Calls for New Yorkers to Unite after the Election
Mayor Bill de Blasio Monday urged New Yorkers upset by the election of Donald Trump to unite and remain strong. In a speech in the Great Hall… Read more “De Blasio Calls for New Yorkers to Unite after the Election”
Trump Supporters Stage Their Own Rally on Fifth Avenue
Since the election, most of the demonstrations in front of Trump Tower have been protests against the results but on Sunday, several dozen supporters of President-elect Donald… Read more “Trump Supporters Stage Their Own Rally on Fifth Avenue”
After the Election, a Sermon of Hope at a Harlem Church
Tiffany Pennamon @tiffanypennamon A room full of worshippers swayed to the music Tuesday night as the choir at First Corinthians Baptist Church sang the words, “See yourself… Read more “After the Election, a Sermon of Hope at a Harlem Church”
America’s Newest Citizens Take the Pledge
On Tuesday night, just a week after the most contentious presidential election in modern history, 15 New Yorkers from 13 different countries called themselves Americans for the… Read more “America’s Newest Citizens Take the Pledge”
Latino New Yorkers React to Trump’s Election
At 8 p.m. on election night, the sound track outside Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue included Mariachi sol Mixteco — a group of 12 violinists, trumpet players,… Read more “Latino New Yorkers React to Trump’s Election”
An Election Night Vigil with Donald Trump’s Supporters
As returns were coming in on Tuesday night, a diverse group of about 50 Donald J. Trump supporters chanted “USA” and held an anxious vigil outside the… Read more “An Election Night Vigil with Donald Trump’s Supporters”