Protestors called police officers “rapists,” “sexists” and other epithets during a rally in Washington Square Park on Thursday evening in support of a woman who said she… Read more “Protestors Rally in Support of Woman Allegedly Raped by Police Detectives”
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New Yorkers Differ on Effectiveness of Protests
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”
Trump Supporters Celebrate the Anniversary of His Election
Dozens of Donald Trump supporters carrying American flags and “Make America Great Again” signs rallied in front of Trump Tower on Thursday evening in honor of the… Read more “Trump Supporters Celebrate the Anniversary of His Election”
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”
Protestors Rally After a U.N. Vote on the Cuban Embargo
Dozens of demonstrators carrying “Viva Fidel” signs, Che Guevara posters and Cuban flags rallied in front of the United Nations General Assembly building Wednesday afternoon to protest… Read more “Protestors Rally After a U.N. Vote on the Cuban Embargo”
Protestors Stage New Orleans Style Mock Funeral
A New Orleans style mock funeral took place underneath Washington Square Arch on Feb. 18th in honor of President’s Day.
Hundreds of protestors, dressed in black and in costume, showed up to mourn what they called the “dead” American presidency. They danced to jazz music, sang dirges and held each other in mourning.
NYC Residents Push for Subway “Fair Fares”
On January 25th, New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted to raise the price of unlimited MetroCards by 4 percent from $116.50 to $121. Some city residents argue that… Read more “NYC Residents Push for Subway “Fair Fares””
Outraged by Immigration Ban, Protestors Rally at JFK’s Terminal 4
Thousands gathered outside Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday, January 28, to protest a sweeping immigration ban signed the day before by President Donald… Read more “Outraged by Immigration Ban, Protestors Rally at JFK’s Terminal 4”
Animal Rights Activists Protest Sale of Fur Coats at Macy’s
Chanting “Fur is Murder” and holding pictures of animals whose fur is made into coats, around 80 animal right activists gathered outside the Macy’s Herald Square department… Read more “Animal Rights Activists Protest Sale of Fur Coats at Macy’s”
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”