Yale students arrested amid pro-Palestinian protest
Protesters demanding Yale University divest from military manufacturers and expressing "solidarity with Gaza" were detained Monday as demonstrations spilled out into the streets.
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Protesters demanding Yale University divest from military manufacturers and expressing "solidarity with Gaza" were detained Monday as demonstrations spilled out into the streets.
Several protesters were arrested when the NYPD broke up a pro-Palestinian protest Monday outside New York University. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest from campus in Lower Manhattan.
Protesters have been arrested at Columbia and Yale as they've refused to move, calling for a break from Israel.
Pro-Palestinian protests continued at Columbia University for the sixth day. A tent encampment that police previously removed, making more than 100 arrests, is once again up on the campus. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
NYPD leadership held a news conference Monday to discuss continuing pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.
Classes at Columbia University will be remote Monday, as protests over the Israel-Hamas war enter their sixth day. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have reoccupied Columbia University's main lawn for a third day of protests in Upper Manhattan. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
More than 100 people have been arrested at Columbia University over the Israel-Hamas war and the school's response. Felipe Rodriguez, professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and former NYPD Sergeant Detective joins CBS New York to discuss the police's response to the protests.
Police are positioned around campus this morning in case the protesters decide to return after being dispersed. CBS New York's Christina Fan is live on campus.
More protesters were taken into custody Thursday outside Columbia University, a day after the school's president faced tough questions on Capitol Hill. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators clashed Wednesday, as the school's president faced a grilling on Capitol Hill. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest from campus.
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik is testifying before Congress, as part of ongoing hearings about antisemitism on school campuses. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports from the newsroom.
The hearing comes after students protested the Oct. 7 attack in Israel and the war on Gaza.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters rushed into the traffic lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge Monday in a bit to shut down traffic. CBS New York's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
All three roadways have since reopened after police say more than 100 people were taken into custody. As CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports, the protests were mostly peaceful but caused major disruptions for drivers.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down three of Manhattan's key entry points during the morning rush Monday, leading to more than 100 arrests.
Traffic appears to be flowing again after dozens of demonstrators blocked the major entry points into Manhattan.
Police are stepping up security for the event in Times Square, and preparing for possible demonstrations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said it happened near the end of a protest Saturday on New Haven Green.
Police say five to seven people were taken into custody overnight, though it's unclear if they will face charges. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
The iconic balloons and marching bands had to veer around the protesters, but it did not stop the parade from going on. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis spent the morning along the parade route.
New Yorkers have been taking to the streets to support those on both sides of the conflict. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
New York City officials shared new details Thursday about the heated rally at Cooper Union College that led to some tense moments between students at the library. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest from campus.
NYPD officials and Mayor Eric Adams share an update on last night's tense protest on the Cooper Union campus and the death of a 7-year-old boy who was struck by a department tow truck in Brooklyn.
Pro-Israel students say they felt unsafe when the rally locked them inside the library for a time. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
