Arrests Made After Protest Blocks Traffic Outside Grand Central Station
77 E 42nd St, Murray Hill, Manhattan
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Summary
- A group of approximately 100 protesters blocked traffic and caused disruptions outside Grand Central Station Friday morning.
- NYPD and MTA Police were on scene and at least 14 people were taken into custody.
- Travelers are advised to exercise caution in the area.
Timeline
According to Samdesk sources, at least 14 protestors were taken into custody by NYPD and MTA police.
At least one protestor was taken into custody by officers after refusing to exit the crosswalk.
Some of the protestors have moved to the sidewalk as MTA police assist NYPD officers.
Dispatch has described the group as "disorderly".
The group is seen blocking traffic, holding banners and signs and chanting.
Police are on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of an ongoing protest. Traffic has been blocked. Use caution when traveling in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 77 E 42nd St.
According to Samdesk sources, at least 14 protestors were taken into custody by NYPD and MTA police.
At least one protestor was taken into custody by officers after refusing to exit the crosswalk.
Some of the protestors have moved to the sidewalk as MTA police assist NYPD officers.
Dispatch has described the group as "disorderly".
The group is seen blocking traffic, holding banners and signs and chanting.
Police are on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of an ongoing protest. Traffic has been blocked. Use caution when traveling in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 77 E 42nd St.
According to Samdesk sources, at least 14 protestors were taken into custody by NYPD and MTA police.
At least one protestor was taken into custody by officers after refusing to exit the crosswalk.
Some of the protestors have moved to the sidewalk as MTA police assist NYPD officers.
Dispatch has described the group as "disorderly".
The group is seen blocking traffic, holding banners and signs and chanting.
Police are on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of an ongoing protest. Traffic has been blocked. Use caution when traveling in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 77 E 42nd St.
According to Samdesk sources, at least 14 protestors were taken into custody by NYPD and MTA police.
At least one protestor was taken into custody by officers after refusing to exit the crosswalk.
Some of the protestors have moved to the sidewalk as MTA police assist NYPD officers.
Dispatch has described the group as "disorderly".
The group is seen blocking traffic, holding banners and signs and chanting.
Police are on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of an ongoing protest. Traffic has been blocked. Use caution when traveling in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 77 E 42nd St.
According to Samdesk sources, at least 14 protestors were taken into custody by NYPD and MTA police.
At least one protestor was taken into custody by officers after refusing to exit the crosswalk.
Some of the protestors have moved to the sidewalk as MTA police assist NYPD officers.
Dispatch has described the group as "disorderly".
The group is seen blocking traffic, holding banners and signs and chanting.
Police are on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of an ongoing protest. Traffic has been blocked. Use caution when traveling in the area.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 77 E 42nd St.
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Keep Costco hotdogs at $1.50!!! Enough is enough!!!
Solidarity, comrade! ✊🌭
So Palestine flag is going through AIDS crisis?
So a bunch of people with no jobs are making the ones with actual jobs late. Great
What is this even a protest of? AIDS funding? Free palestine? Anti ICE? This just feels like Soros-funded disruption at this point.
Keep Costco hotdogs at $1.50!!! Enough is enough!!!
Solidarity, comrade! ✊🌭
So Palestine flag is going through AIDS crisis?
So a bunch of people with no jobs are making the ones with actual jobs late. Great
What is this even a protest of? AIDS funding? Free palestine? Anti ICE? This just feels like Soros-funded disruption at this point.
Keep Costco hotdogs at $1.50!!! Enough is enough!!!
Solidarity, comrade! ✊🌭
So Palestine flag is going through AIDS crisis?
So a bunch of people with no jobs are making the ones with actual jobs late. Great
What is this even a protest of? AIDS funding? Free palestine? Anti ICE? This just feels like Soros-funded disruption at this point.
Keep Costco hotdogs at $1.50!!! Enough is enough!!!
Solidarity, comrade! ✊🌭
So Palestine flag is going through AIDS crisis?
So a bunch of people with no jobs are making the ones with actual jobs late. Great
What is this even a protest of? AIDS funding? Free palestine? Anti ICE? This just feels like Soros-funded disruption at this point.
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Keep Costco hotdogs at $1.50!!! Enough is enough!!!
Solidarity, comrade! ✊🌭
So Palestine flag is going through AIDS crisis?
So a bunch of people with no jobs are making the ones with actual jobs late. Great
What is this even a protest of? AIDS funding? Free palestine? Anti ICE? This just feels like Soros-funded disruption at this point.