Mamdani Allies Arrested Blocking Traffic Ahead of Netanyahu's Speech at the UN
More than 100 people were arrested as protesters blocked First Avenue and demanded action on Israel’s war in Gaza, police said.
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Over 100 arrested, including locals pols, at NYC Netanyahu protest outside United Nations
City Councilman Chi Osse was among the dozens taken into NYPD custody around 1 p.m. at First Ave. and E. 39th St., according to police. An NYPD spokesperson said there were over 100 arrests.
Mamdani allies arrested blocking traffic ahead of Netanyahu's speech at the UN
Darializa Avila Chevalier, center, joined dozens of elected officials and celebrities blocking First Avenue. The mayor said he would not be attending any demonstrations against the Israeli prime minister. [ more › ]
Avila Chevalier, Ossé, Avilés arrested protesting Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may not be protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations on Thursday. But other New York politicians did, with some getting arrested for blocking the road and refusing to move during the demonstration, including Democratic nominee for the 13th congressional district, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and City Council Members Chi Ossé and Alexa Avilés. More than a dozen elected off…
Protesters blocked the northbound direction of First Avenue, one of the major arteries crossing eastern Manhattan in the United Nations headquarters area. The blockade of the artery resulted in the mobilization of the New York police in the area, according to WABC. Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in New York on Thursday to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Prior to the Israeli Prime Minister's speech, both opponents and supporters g…
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