Hundreds Arrested As NYPD Disperses Columbia Protests

Police report approximately 15 Pro-Palestinian protesters are gathered in an orderly fashion on the sidewalk in front of Columbia University, with no counter-protesters present.

The overwhelming majority of arrests were made "without incident," the NYPD says.

Preliminary charges for those arrested range from trespass, to criminal mischief, to burglary, the NYPD said.

Approximately 300 people were arrested at Columbia and City College, Adams said. NYPD officials are working to determine which of those in custody are students.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the NYPD went into Columbia last night at the university's request, after the school confirmed "outside agitators" were involved in the occupation of Hamilton Hall.

Over 200 people were arrested last night after the NYPD entered a building using a vehicle named "the bear" where protesters were barricaded.

According to a report from Aviva Klompas, students who took over Hamilton Hall are now facing expulsion. Individuals that were inside the Hamilton Hall building will be charged with burglary in the third degree, criminal mischief. And trespassing, per the NYPD.

Local news reports state that about 50 arrests were made inside Columbia's Hamilton Hall. According to the police, "mostly professionals," not students, were inside Hamilton Hall. During the procedure, no injuries were reported.

Police are responding to a reported civil disturbance at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive in Manhattan. EMS has been notified.

Information from WKCR advises lights have started coming on toward the top floors of Hamilton Hall, which may indicated officers have made an initial sweep of the building. This information is not verified by the NYPD.

Live coverage from WKCR reports protestors lying on the ground to prevent incoming buses have been arrested.

According to information sourced through Samdesk, eyewitness reports advise at least 6 people have been arrested.

Some protesters have been taken out of the hall and are in police custody.

The NYPD is setting up a crane to possibly access the barricaded building through a window.

NYPD officers are reportedly on campus.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1130 Amsterdam Ave.

Hundreds of police officers from the NYPD's Strategic Response Group are assembling outside Columbia University. The NYPD said earlier today in a press conference it would get involved on campus if school officials asked for intervention.

A large crowd of approximately 50 to 100 protesters is moving northbound on Broadway, currently at 132nd Street, heading towards the 30th Precinct area. Police are observing their movement.

The address reported for this incident has changed to W 132nd St & Broadway.

One group of protesters continues to move northbound on Broadway, now approaching West 122nd Street, with police monitoring their progress.

Police have implemented a vehicle and pedestrian freeze on Amsterdam Avenue from 120th to 114th Streets.

According to a tweet from NYCT Subways, 1 trains are bypassing 116 St-Columbia University in both directions due to NYPD activity at that station.

The NYPD says external agitators who are not students are attempting to escalate the protests, and are involved in the occupation at Columbia.

The group of approximately 150 protesters remains stationary in front of the Columbia campus. An additional group, possibly from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), remains mobile in the area.

Police are tracking a group of protesters moving northbound on Broadway towards 115th Street, with plans to shut down 120th Street.

Additional user video from @cgutter_ shows the FIT protestors being diverted from the area. The group is now marching in the street.

Police have instructed all trains to bypass the 116th and Broadway station in both directions due to the ongoing protests at Columbia University.

Police are establishing a freeze zone, as different groups of protestors converge on Columbia.

An additional group of protesters has been located at West 116th Street and Morningside Drive, moving westbound towards Amsterdam Avenue. Police are monitoring their movement.

An additional group of about 100 individuals is approaching the area near Morningside Park, close to the ongoing protests at Columbia University.

Protestors from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) may be meeting with the group protesting at the Columbia campus.

A group of protesters is reportedly barricaded inside Hamilton Hall at Columbia.

Citizen contributor @cgutter_ is live at the scene showing the group of protestors gathered on the sidewalk near the Columbia campus.

A group of Columbia faculty have linked arms outside the entrance to the school's lawn as a human barricade.

Protesters are still on scene at Columbia University after the 2 p.m. deadline to disperse.

Protesters at the Columbia encampment have been told to clear out by 2 p.m. Monday or face suspension. Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine called on students to show up at noon ahead of the deadline, per CNN.

The number of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University has increased to about 90, with 10 pro-Israeli protesters present. Police continue to monitor the situation.

Police are monitoring a peaceful protest at Columbia University with approximately 30 pro-Palestinian and 10 pro-Israeli demonstrators present.

Tents remain set up across the lawns of campus.

A unity march of Christians and Jews is planned for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Columbia University. It is being organized by the Columbia Jewish Alumni Association.

Pro-Palestinian encampment style protests continue to grow at multiple major U.S. universities, and local law enforcement officers have arrested hundreds of demonstrators in the last few days.

According to New York Times, "Columbia University set a midnight deadline late on Tuesday for an encampment of student protesters to disband, after which New York City police could be sent in to clear the grounds and make arrests."

Columbia announced it will switch to hybrid learning for the rest of the semester as a result of ongoing protests and tensions on campus.

NYPD's Strategic Response Group (SRG) has been requested for crowd control.

NYPD officials said they have received reports of Jewish students having flags ripped out of their hands and being targeted with "hateful" language, but have not heard any specific reports of violence against Jewish students.

NYPD officials say there have been "no credible threats" to a specific group coming out of the ongoing protests. Police said they have asked the school to establish "safe corridors," where police can ensure people are entering and leaving campus safely.

In a media briefing, NYPD officials said it is up to Columbia to determine whether police are needed on campus, which is private property. On Thursday last week, the school asked police to intervene on campus due to trespassing. A large police presence has been established in the areas surrounding the school.

Columbia announced Monday it is canceling in-person classes after days of protests and heightened tensions on campus. "Students across an array of communities have conveyed fears for their safety and we have announced additional actions we are taking to address security concerns," said Columbia President Minouche Shafik. "The decibel of our disagreements has only increased in recent days."

Police are responding to reports of harassment at Columbia University, where protesters have returned and are allegedly making threats.

Protesters at Columbia University have rebuilt the pro-Palestinian encampment on the school's lawn less than 24 hours after NYPD officers arrested more than 100 students, the NYPost reported.

More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at Columbia University Thursday, Reuters reported.

NYPD officers have dispersed an encampment of pro-Palestine student protesters at Columbia University. Per the New York Times, officers have been arresting students, who had established the encampment on Columbia's South Lawn on Wednesday in wake of the school's president testifying in front of Congress. The students aimed to have the university divest from Israel-adjacent financial interests. Per the New York Daily News, hundreds of officers descended upon the encampment Wednesday afternoon, detaining "scores" of students and placing them in buses.

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Incident reported at Buell Hall.

Police report approximately 15 Pro-Palestinian protesters are gathered in an orderly fashion on the sidewalk in front of Columbia University, with no counter-protesters present.

The overwhelming majority of arrests were made "without incident," the NYPD says.

Preliminary charges for those arrested range from trespass, to criminal mischief, to burglary, the NYPD said.

Approximately 300 people were arrested at Columbia and City College, Adams said. NYPD officials are working to determine which of those in custody are students.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the NYPD went into Columbia last night at the university's request, after the school confirmed "outside agitators" were involved in the occupation of Hamilton Hall.

Over 200 people were arrested last night after the NYPD entered a building using a vehicle named "the bear" where protesters were barricaded.

According to a report from Aviva Klompas, students who took over Hamilton Hall are now facing expulsion. Individuals that were inside the Hamilton Hall building will be charged with burglary in the third degree, criminal mischief. And trespassing, per the NYPD.

Local news reports state that about 50 arrests were made inside Columbia's Hamilton Hall. According to the police, "mostly professionals," not students, were inside Hamilton Hall. During the procedure, no injuries were reported.

Police are responding to a reported civil disturbance at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive in Manhattan. EMS has been notified.

Information from WKCR advises lights have started coming on toward the top floors of Hamilton Hall, which may indicated officers have made an initial sweep of the building. This information is not verified by the NYPD.

Live coverage from WKCR reports protestors lying on the ground to prevent incoming buses have been arrested.

According to information sourced through Samdesk, eyewitness reports advise at least 6 people have been arrested.

Some protesters have been taken out of the hall and are in police custody.

The NYPD is setting up a crane to possibly access the barricaded building through a window.

NYPD officers are reportedly on campus.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1130 Amsterdam Ave.

Hundreds of police officers from the NYPD's Strategic Response Group are assembling outside Columbia University. The NYPD said earlier today in a press conference it would get involved on campus if school officials asked for intervention.

A large crowd of approximately 50 to 100 protesters is moving northbound on Broadway, currently at 132nd Street, heading towards the 30th Precinct area. Police are observing their movement.

The address reported for this incident has changed to W 132nd St & Broadway.

One group of protesters continues to move northbound on Broadway, now approaching West 122nd Street, with police monitoring their progress.

Police have implemented a vehicle and pedestrian freeze on Amsterdam Avenue from 120th to 114th Streets.

According to a tweet from NYCT Subways, 1 trains are bypassing 116 St-Columbia University in both directions due to NYPD activity at that station.

The NYPD says external agitators who are not students are attempting to escalate the protests, and are involved in the occupation at Columbia.

The group of approximately 150 protesters remains stationary in front of the Columbia campus. An additional group, possibly from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), remains mobile in the area.

Police are tracking a group of protesters moving northbound on Broadway towards 115th Street, with plans to shut down 120th Street.

Additional user video from @cgutter_ shows the FIT protestors being diverted from the area. The group is now marching in the street.

Police have instructed all trains to bypass the 116th and Broadway station in both directions due to the ongoing protests at Columbia University.

Police are establishing a freeze zone, as different groups of protestors converge on Columbia.

An additional group of protesters has been located at West 116th Street and Morningside Drive, moving westbound towards Amsterdam Avenue. Police are monitoring their movement.

An additional group of about 100 individuals is approaching the area near Morningside Park, close to the ongoing protests at Columbia University.

Protestors from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) may be meeting with the group protesting at the Columbia campus.

A group of protesters is reportedly barricaded inside Hamilton Hall at Columbia.

Citizen contributor @cgutter_ is live at the scene showing the group of protestors gathered on the sidewalk near the Columbia campus.

A group of Columbia faculty have linked arms outside the entrance to the school's lawn as a human barricade.

Protesters are still on scene at Columbia University after the 2 p.m. deadline to disperse.

Protesters at the Columbia encampment have been told to clear out by 2 p.m. Monday or face suspension. Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine called on students to show up at noon ahead of the deadline, per CNN.

The number of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University has increased to about 90, with 10 pro-Israeli protesters present. Police continue to monitor the situation.

Police are monitoring a peaceful protest at Columbia University with approximately 30 pro-Palestinian and 10 pro-Israeli demonstrators present.

Tents remain set up across the lawns of campus.

A unity march of Christians and Jews is planned for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Columbia University. It is being organized by the Columbia Jewish Alumni Association.

Pro-Palestinian encampment style protests continue to grow at multiple major U.S. universities, and local law enforcement officers have arrested hundreds of demonstrators in the last few days.

According to New York Times, "Columbia University set a midnight deadline late on Tuesday for an encampment of student protesters to disband, after which New York City police could be sent in to clear the grounds and make arrests."

Columbia announced it will switch to hybrid learning for the rest of the semester as a result of ongoing protests and tensions on campus.

NYPD's Strategic Response Group (SRG) has been requested for crowd control.

NYPD officials said they have received reports of Jewish students having flags ripped out of their hands and being targeted with "hateful" language, but have not heard any specific reports of violence against Jewish students.

NYPD officials say there have been "no credible threats" to a specific group coming out of the ongoing protests. Police said they have asked the school to establish "safe corridors," where police can ensure people are entering and leaving campus safely.

In a media briefing, NYPD officials said it is up to Columbia to determine whether police are needed on campus, which is private property. On Thursday last week, the school asked police to intervene on campus due to trespassing. A large police presence has been established in the areas surrounding the school.

Columbia announced Monday it is canceling in-person classes after days of protests and heightened tensions on campus. "Students across an array of communities have conveyed fears for their safety and we have announced additional actions we are taking to address security concerns," said Columbia President Minouche Shafik. "The decibel of our disagreements has only increased in recent days."

Police are responding to reports of harassment at Columbia University, where protesters have returned and are allegedly making threats.

Protesters at Columbia University have rebuilt the pro-Palestinian encampment on the school's lawn less than 24 hours after NYPD officers arrested more than 100 students, the NYPost reported.

More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at Columbia University Thursday, Reuters reported.

NYPD officers have dispersed an encampment of pro-Palestine student protesters at Columbia University. Per the New York Times, officers have been arresting students, who had established the encampment on Columbia's South Lawn on Wednesday in wake of the school's president testifying in front of Congress. The students aimed to have the university divest from Israel-adjacent financial interests. Per the New York Daily News, hundreds of officers descended upon the encampment Wednesday afternoon, detaining "scores" of students and placing them in buses.

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Incident reported at Buell Hall.

Police report approximately 15 Pro-Palestinian protesters are gathered in an orderly fashion on the sidewalk in front of Columbia University, with no counter-protesters present.

The overwhelming majority of arrests were made "without incident," the NYPD says.

Preliminary charges for those arrested range from trespass, to criminal mischief, to burglary, the NYPD said.

Approximately 300 people were arrested at Columbia and City College, Adams said. NYPD officials are working to determine which of those in custody are students.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the NYPD went into Columbia last night at the university's request, after the school confirmed "outside agitators" were involved in the occupation of Hamilton Hall.

Over 200 people were arrested last night after the NYPD entered a building using a vehicle named "the bear" where protesters were barricaded.

According to a report from Aviva Klompas, students who took over Hamilton Hall are now facing expulsion. Individuals that were inside the Hamilton Hall building will be charged with burglary in the third degree, criminal mischief. And trespassing, per the NYPD.

Local news reports state that about 50 arrests were made inside Columbia's Hamilton Hall. According to the police, "mostly professionals," not students, were inside Hamilton Hall. During the procedure, no injuries were reported.

Police are responding to a reported civil disturbance at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive in Manhattan. EMS has been notified.

Information from WKCR advises lights have started coming on toward the top floors of Hamilton Hall, which may indicated officers have made an initial sweep of the building. This information is not verified by the NYPD.

Live coverage from WKCR reports protestors lying on the ground to prevent incoming buses have been arrested.

According to information sourced through Samdesk, eyewitness reports advise at least 6 people have been arrested.

Some protesters have been taken out of the hall and are in police custody.

The NYPD is setting up a crane to possibly access the barricaded building through a window.

NYPD officers are reportedly on campus.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1130 Amsterdam Ave.

Hundreds of police officers from the NYPD's Strategic Response Group are assembling outside Columbia University. The NYPD said earlier today in a press conference it would get involved on campus if school officials asked for intervention.

A large crowd of approximately 50 to 100 protesters is moving northbound on Broadway, currently at 132nd Street, heading towards the 30th Precinct area. Police are observing their movement.

The address reported for this incident has changed to W 132nd St & Broadway.

One group of protesters continues to move northbound on Broadway, now approaching West 122nd Street, with police monitoring their progress.

Police have implemented a vehicle and pedestrian freeze on Amsterdam Avenue from 120th to 114th Streets.

According to a tweet from NYCT Subways, 1 trains are bypassing 116 St-Columbia University in both directions due to NYPD activity at that station.

The NYPD says external agitators who are not students are attempting to escalate the protests, and are involved in the occupation at Columbia.

The group of approximately 150 protesters remains stationary in front of the Columbia campus. An additional group, possibly from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), remains mobile in the area.

Police are tracking a group of protesters moving northbound on Broadway towards 115th Street, with plans to shut down 120th Street.

Additional user video from @cgutter_ shows the FIT protestors being diverted from the area. The group is now marching in the street.

Police have instructed all trains to bypass the 116th and Broadway station in both directions due to the ongoing protests at Columbia University.

Police are establishing a freeze zone, as different groups of protestors converge on Columbia.

An additional group of protesters has been located at West 116th Street and Morningside Drive, moving westbound towards Amsterdam Avenue. Police are monitoring their movement.

An additional group of about 100 individuals is approaching the area near Morningside Park, close to the ongoing protests at Columbia University.

Protestors from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) may be meeting with the group protesting at the Columbia campus.

A group of protesters is reportedly barricaded inside Hamilton Hall at Columbia.

Citizen contributor @cgutter_ is live at the scene showing the group of protestors gathered on the sidewalk near the Columbia campus.

A group of Columbia faculty have linked arms outside the entrance to the school's lawn as a human barricade.

Protesters are still on scene at Columbia University after the 2 p.m. deadline to disperse.

Protesters at the Columbia encampment have been told to clear out by 2 p.m. Monday or face suspension. Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine called on students to show up at noon ahead of the deadline, per CNN.

The number of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University has increased to about 90, with 10 pro-Israeli protesters present. Police continue to monitor the situation.

Police are monitoring a peaceful protest at Columbia University with approximately 30 pro-Palestinian and 10 pro-Israeli demonstrators present.

Tents remain set up across the lawns of campus.

A unity march of Christians and Jews is planned for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Columbia University. It is being organized by the Columbia Jewish Alumni Association.

Pro-Palestinian encampment style protests continue to grow at multiple major U.S. universities, and local law enforcement officers have arrested hundreds of demonstrators in the last few days.

According to New York Times, "Columbia University set a midnight deadline late on Tuesday for an encampment of student protesters to disband, after which New York City police could be sent in to clear the grounds and make arrests."

Columbia announced it will switch to hybrid learning for the rest of the semester as a result of ongoing protests and tensions on campus.

NYPD's Strategic Response Group (SRG) has been requested for crowd control.

NYPD officials said they have received reports of Jewish students having flags ripped out of their hands and being targeted with "hateful" language, but have not heard any specific reports of violence against Jewish students.

NYPD officials say there have been "no credible threats" to a specific group coming out of the ongoing protests. Police said they have asked the school to establish "safe corridors," where police can ensure people are entering and leaving campus safely.

In a media briefing, NYPD officials said it is up to Columbia to determine whether police are needed on campus, which is private property. On Thursday last week, the school asked police to intervene on campus due to trespassing. A large police presence has been established in the areas surrounding the school.

Columbia announced Monday it is canceling in-person classes after days of protests and heightened tensions on campus. "Students across an array of communities have conveyed fears for their safety and we have announced additional actions we are taking to address security concerns," said Columbia President Minouche Shafik. "The decibel of our disagreements has only increased in recent days."

Police are responding to reports of harassment at Columbia University, where protesters have returned and are allegedly making threats.

Protesters at Columbia University have rebuilt the pro-Palestinian encampment on the school's lawn less than 24 hours after NYPD officers arrested more than 100 students, the NYPost reported.

More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at Columbia University Thursday, Reuters reported.

NYPD officers have dispersed an encampment of pro-Palestine student protesters at Columbia University. Per the New York Times, officers have been arresting students, who had established the encampment on Columbia's South Lawn on Wednesday in wake of the school's president testifying in front of Congress. The students aimed to have the university divest from Israel-adjacent financial interests. Per the New York Daily News, hundreds of officers descended upon the encampment Wednesday afternoon, detaining "scores" of students and placing them in buses.

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Incident reported at Buell Hall.

Police report approximately 15 Pro-Palestinian protesters are gathered in an orderly fashion on the sidewalk in front of Columbia University, with no counter-protesters present.

The overwhelming majority of arrests were made "without incident," the NYPD says.

Preliminary charges for those arrested range from trespass, to criminal mischief, to burglary, the NYPD said.

Approximately 300 people were arrested at Columbia and City College, Adams said. NYPD officials are working to determine which of those in custody are students.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the NYPD went into Columbia last night at the university's request, after the school confirmed "outside agitators" were involved in the occupation of Hamilton Hall.

Over 200 people were arrested last night after the NYPD entered a building using a vehicle named "the bear" where protesters were barricaded.

According to a report from Aviva Klompas, students who took over Hamilton Hall are now facing expulsion. Individuals that were inside the Hamilton Hall building will be charged with burglary in the third degree, criminal mischief. And trespassing, per the NYPD.

Local news reports state that about 50 arrests were made inside Columbia's Hamilton Hall. According to the police, "mostly professionals," not students, were inside Hamilton Hall. During the procedure, no injuries were reported.

Police are responding to a reported civil disturbance at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive in Manhattan. EMS has been notified.

Information from WKCR advises lights have started coming on toward the top floors of Hamilton Hall, which may indicated officers have made an initial sweep of the building. This information is not verified by the NYPD.

Live coverage from WKCR reports protestors lying on the ground to prevent incoming buses have been arrested.

According to information sourced through Samdesk, eyewitness reports advise at least 6 people have been arrested.

Some protesters have been taken out of the hall and are in police custody.

The NYPD is setting up a crane to possibly access the barricaded building through a window.

NYPD officers are reportedly on campus.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1130 Amsterdam Ave.

Hundreds of police officers from the NYPD's Strategic Response Group are assembling outside Columbia University. The NYPD said earlier today in a press conference it would get involved on campus if school officials asked for intervention.

A large crowd of approximately 50 to 100 protesters is moving northbound on Broadway, currently at 132nd Street, heading towards the 30th Precinct area. Police are observing their movement.

The address reported for this incident has changed to W 132nd St & Broadway.

One group of protesters continues to move northbound on Broadway, now approaching West 122nd Street, with police monitoring their progress.

Police have implemented a vehicle and pedestrian freeze on Amsterdam Avenue from 120th to 114th Streets.

According to a tweet from NYCT Subways, 1 trains are bypassing 116 St-Columbia University in both directions due to NYPD activity at that station.

The NYPD says external agitators who are not students are attempting to escalate the protests, and are involved in the occupation at Columbia.

The group of approximately 150 protesters remains stationary in front of the Columbia campus. An additional group, possibly from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), remains mobile in the area.

Police are tracking a group of protesters moving northbound on Broadway towards 115th Street, with plans to shut down 120th Street.

Additional user video from @cgutter_ shows the FIT protestors being diverted from the area. The group is now marching in the street.

Police have instructed all trains to bypass the 116th and Broadway station in both directions due to the ongoing protests at Columbia University.

Police are establishing a freeze zone, as different groups of protestors converge on Columbia.

An additional group of protesters has been located at West 116th Street and Morningside Drive, moving westbound towards Amsterdam Avenue. Police are monitoring their movement.

An additional group of about 100 individuals is approaching the area near Morningside Park, close to the ongoing protests at Columbia University.

Protestors from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) may be meeting with the group protesting at the Columbia campus.

A group of protesters is reportedly barricaded inside Hamilton Hall at Columbia.

Citizen contributor @cgutter_ is live at the scene showing the group of protestors gathered on the sidewalk near the Columbia campus.

A group of Columbia faculty have linked arms outside the entrance to the school's lawn as a human barricade.

Protesters are still on scene at Columbia University after the 2 p.m. deadline to disperse.

Protesters at the Columbia encampment have been told to clear out by 2 p.m. Monday or face suspension. Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine called on students to show up at noon ahead of the deadline, per CNN.

The number of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University has increased to about 90, with 10 pro-Israeli protesters present. Police continue to monitor the situation.

Police are monitoring a peaceful protest at Columbia University with approximately 30 pro-Palestinian and 10 pro-Israeli demonstrators present.

Tents remain set up across the lawns of campus.

A unity march of Christians and Jews is planned for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Columbia University. It is being organized by the Columbia Jewish Alumni Association.

Pro-Palestinian encampment style protests continue to grow at multiple major U.S. universities, and local law enforcement officers have arrested hundreds of demonstrators in the last few days.

According to New York Times, "Columbia University set a midnight deadline late on Tuesday for an encampment of student protesters to disband, after which New York City police could be sent in to clear the grounds and make arrests."

Columbia announced it will switch to hybrid learning for the rest of the semester as a result of ongoing protests and tensions on campus.

NYPD's Strategic Response Group (SRG) has been requested for crowd control.

NYPD officials said they have received reports of Jewish students having flags ripped out of their hands and being targeted with "hateful" language, but have not heard any specific reports of violence against Jewish students.

NYPD officials say there have been "no credible threats" to a specific group coming out of the ongoing protests. Police said they have asked the school to establish "safe corridors," where police can ensure people are entering and leaving campus safely.

In a media briefing, NYPD officials said it is up to Columbia to determine whether police are needed on campus, which is private property. On Thursday last week, the school asked police to intervene on campus due to trespassing. A large police presence has been established in the areas surrounding the school.

Columbia announced Monday it is canceling in-person classes after days of protests and heightened tensions on campus. "Students across an array of communities have conveyed fears for their safety and we have announced additional actions we are taking to address security concerns," said Columbia President Minouche Shafik. "The decibel of our disagreements has only increased in recent days."

Police are responding to reports of harassment at Columbia University, where protesters have returned and are allegedly making threats.

Protesters at Columbia University have rebuilt the pro-Palestinian encampment on the school's lawn less than 24 hours after NYPD officers arrested more than 100 students, the NYPost reported.

More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at Columbia University Thursday, Reuters reported.

NYPD officers have dispersed an encampment of pro-Palestine student protesters at Columbia University. Per the New York Times, officers have been arresting students, who had established the encampment on Columbia's South Lawn on Wednesday in wake of the school's president testifying in front of Congress. The students aimed to have the university divest from Israel-adjacent financial interests. Per the New York Daily News, hundreds of officers descended upon the encampment Wednesday afternoon, detaining "scores" of students and placing them in buses.

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Incident reported at Buell Hall.

Police report approximately 15 Pro-Palestinian protesters are gathered in an orderly fashion on the sidewalk in front of Columbia University, with no counter-protesters present.

The overwhelming majority of arrests were made "without incident," the NYPD says.

Preliminary charges for those arrested range from trespass, to criminal mischief, to burglary, the NYPD said.

Approximately 300 people were arrested at Columbia and City College, Adams said. NYPD officials are working to determine which of those in custody are students.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the NYPD went into Columbia last night at the university's request, after the school confirmed "outside agitators" were involved in the occupation of Hamilton Hall.

Over 200 people were arrested last night after the NYPD entered a building using a vehicle named "the bear" where protesters were barricaded.

According to a report from Aviva Klompas, students who took over Hamilton Hall are now facing expulsion. Individuals that were inside the Hamilton Hall building will be charged with burglary in the third degree, criminal mischief. And trespassing, per the NYPD.

Local news reports state that about 50 arrests were made inside Columbia's Hamilton Hall. According to the police, "mostly professionals," not students, were inside Hamilton Hall. During the procedure, no injuries were reported.

Police are responding to a reported civil disturbance at West 116th Street and Riverside Drive in Manhattan. EMS has been notified.

Information from WKCR advises lights have started coming on toward the top floors of Hamilton Hall, which may indicated officers have made an initial sweep of the building. This information is not verified by the NYPD.

Live coverage from WKCR reports protestors lying on the ground to prevent incoming buses have been arrested.

According to information sourced through Samdesk, eyewitness reports advise at least 6 people have been arrested.

Some protesters have been taken out of the hall and are in police custody.

The NYPD is setting up a crane to possibly access the barricaded building through a window.

NYPD officers are reportedly on campus.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 1130 Amsterdam Ave.

Hundreds of police officers from the NYPD's Strategic Response Group are assembling outside Columbia University. The NYPD said earlier today in a press conference it would get involved on campus if school officials asked for intervention.

A large crowd of approximately 50 to 100 protesters is moving northbound on Broadway, currently at 132nd Street, heading towards the 30th Precinct area. Police are observing their movement.

The address reported for this incident has changed to W 132nd St & Broadway.

One group of protesters continues to move northbound on Broadway, now approaching West 122nd Street, with police monitoring their progress.

Police have implemented a vehicle and pedestrian freeze on Amsterdam Avenue from 120th to 114th Streets.

According to a tweet from NYCT Subways, 1 trains are bypassing 116 St-Columbia University in both directions due to NYPD activity at that station.

The NYPD says external agitators who are not students are attempting to escalate the protests, and are involved in the occupation at Columbia.

The group of approximately 150 protesters remains stationary in front of the Columbia campus. An additional group, possibly from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), remains mobile in the area.

Police are tracking a group of protesters moving northbound on Broadway towards 115th Street, with plans to shut down 120th Street.

Additional user video from @cgutter_ shows the FIT protestors being diverted from the area. The group is now marching in the street.

Police have instructed all trains to bypass the 116th and Broadway station in both directions due to the ongoing protests at Columbia University.

Police are establishing a freeze zone, as different groups of protestors converge on Columbia.

An additional group of protesters has been located at West 116th Street and Morningside Drive, moving westbound towards Amsterdam Avenue. Police are monitoring their movement.

An additional group of about 100 individuals is approaching the area near Morningside Park, close to the ongoing protests at Columbia University.

Protestors from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) may be meeting with the group protesting at the Columbia campus.

A group of protesters is reportedly barricaded inside Hamilton Hall at Columbia.

Citizen contributor @cgutter_ is live at the scene showing the group of protestors gathered on the sidewalk near the Columbia campus.

A group of Columbia faculty have linked arms outside the entrance to the school's lawn as a human barricade.

Protesters are still on scene at Columbia University after the 2 p.m. deadline to disperse.

Protesters at the Columbia encampment have been told to clear out by 2 p.m. Monday or face suspension. Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine called on students to show up at noon ahead of the deadline, per CNN.

The number of pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University has increased to about 90, with 10 pro-Israeli protesters present. Police continue to monitor the situation.

Police are monitoring a peaceful protest at Columbia University with approximately 30 pro-Palestinian and 10 pro-Israeli demonstrators present.

Tents remain set up across the lawns of campus.

A unity march of Christians and Jews is planned for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Columbia University. It is being organized by the Columbia Jewish Alumni Association.

Pro-Palestinian encampment style protests continue to grow at multiple major U.S. universities, and local law enforcement officers have arrested hundreds of demonstrators in the last few days.

According to New York Times, "Columbia University set a midnight deadline late on Tuesday for an encampment of student protesters to disband, after which New York City police could be sent in to clear the grounds and make arrests."

Columbia announced it will switch to hybrid learning for the rest of the semester as a result of ongoing protests and tensions on campus.

NYPD's Strategic Response Group (SRG) has been requested for crowd control.

NYPD officials said they have received reports of Jewish students having flags ripped out of their hands and being targeted with "hateful" language, but have not heard any specific reports of violence against Jewish students.

NYPD officials say there have been "no credible threats" to a specific group coming out of the ongoing protests. Police said they have asked the school to establish "safe corridors," where police can ensure people are entering and leaving campus safely.

In a media briefing, NYPD officials said it is up to Columbia to determine whether police are needed on campus, which is private property. On Thursday last week, the school asked police to intervene on campus due to trespassing. A large police presence has been established in the areas surrounding the school.

Columbia announced Monday it is canceling in-person classes after days of protests and heightened tensions on campus. "Students across an array of communities have conveyed fears for their safety and we have announced additional actions we are taking to address security concerns," said Columbia President Minouche Shafik. "The decibel of our disagreements has only increased in recent days."

Police are responding to reports of harassment at Columbia University, where protesters have returned and are allegedly making threats.

Protesters at Columbia University have rebuilt the pro-Palestinian encampment on the school's lawn less than 24 hours after NYPD officers arrested more than 100 students, the NYPost reported.

More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at Columbia University Thursday, Reuters reported.

NYPD officers have dispersed an encampment of pro-Palestine student protesters at Columbia University. Per the New York Times, officers have been arresting students, who had established the encampment on Columbia's South Lawn on Wednesday in wake of the school's president testifying in front of Congress. The students aimed to have the university divest from Israel-adjacent financial interests. Per the New York Daily News, hundreds of officers descended upon the encampment Wednesday afternoon, detaining "scores" of students and placing them in buses.

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