Tag: New York

NYC Police Arrest Over 70 Pro-Palestine Protesters at Columbia University
They chanted slogans including “No cops. No K.K.K. No fascist U.S.A.” and “Free Palestine.” On Wednesday afternoon, a pro-Palestinian protest broke out at Columbia University. Over 100 demonstrators occupied part of the university’s main library, leading to the arrest of some 75 people. RELATED: Israeli Airstrike Kills 25 in Gaza’s Al-Rimal – Hamas Calls It […]
May 8, 2025

Thousands Stage May Day Protest Against Trump in New York
Protests also broke out in other parts of the country such as Connecticut, New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania. On Thursday, thousands of protesters gathered at Lower Manhattan’s Foley Square for May Day demonstrations, protesting against the U.S. President Donald Trump administration’s initiatives on the economy, immigration, education, workers’ rights, and more. RELATED: In the Labor […]
May 2, 2025

Hudson River Helicopter Crash Kills 6, Including Spanish Family: NYC Mayor Confirms No Survivors
Six dead as NYC tour helicopter crashes into Hudson River. Five Spanish nationals, pilot killed; investigation underway. Related: Helicopter Crash in Colombia Leaves Eight Soldiers Dead Tragedy on the Hudson: Helicopter Crash Claims Six Lives The sightseeing vehicle operated by New York Helicopter Tours crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday, killing all six aboard—five […]
April 10, 2025

Migrants in New York City Live in Fear of Deportation Raids
Uncertainty and anxiety of ICE raids explain the decline in the presence of street vendors and day laborers. Raids launched by U.S. President Donald Trump have created unrest in the streets of New York City, where thousands of immigrants survive by selling food, working as day laborers, delivering food to homes, or performing other jobs […]
February 5, 2025

New York Streets Become a Stage for Cuban Resilience: An Artistic Tribute Amidst the U.S. Blockade
This initiative is part of the #CubaIsNotAlone campaign, led by the movement Artists vs Blockade, an international collective aiming to highlight the severe consequences of these sanctions. Related: European Parliament Calls for End to U.S. Economic Blockade on Cuba The streets of New York have become the stage for a significant action in support of […]
October 28, 2024

Donald Trump’s Supporters Gather in Downtown New York
He is expected to appear alongside other high-profile figures such as Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Dana White. On Sunday, thousands of supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gathered around Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. They arrived at the site hours before the former U.S. president was set to appear at this […]
October 27, 2024

Thousands Rally in New York in Solidarity With Palestinians
Protesters chanted slogans such as ‘Israel bombs, U.S. pays, how many kids did you kill today?’ On the first anniversary of Hamas’ assault on Israel which falls on Oct. 7, thousands of protesters took to the streets of New York City to express solidarity with Gaza, demanding that Israel immediately stop the genocide of the […]
October 8, 2024

The New School Faculty Join Pro-Palestine Encampment
Faculty members of The New School, a private university in Manhattan of New York City, the United States, set up their own pro-Palestine encampment in the lobby of the campus building near Union Square. RELATED: UCLA Professors Demand Amnesty for Pro-Palestine Protesters The faculty members involved in the action called for, among others, divestment from […]
May 10, 2024

Google Workers Fired for Protesting Genocide in Gaza
On Wednesday, Google fired 28 employees who entered the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian to reject the genocide in Gaza and a contract with Israel. RELATED: Israel’s Cabinet Meets on Counterattack on Iran The demonstrations occurred last week and included protests at Google offices in New York and California, which were organized by the “No Tech […]
April 18, 2024

New York Supreme Court Schedules Criminal Trial Against Trump
On Thursday, Acting New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan announced that former President Donald Trump will stand trial for alleged irregular payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels starting on March 25. RELATED: Donald Trump To Win New Hampshire Republican Primary The trial, which will commence with jury selection, could last around six weeks. Merchan […]