The walkway here at NYU is now clear of protesters
. You can actually see crews working to clean the
area behind me. This as dozens were arrested Friday
morning as the NYPD dispersed protesters that were encamped both
here at NYU and the new school. If you
guys want to leave, you're more than welcome.
You have the opportunity to leave and leave. Now
, officials said the NYPD was called in to address
an encampment at the green street walkway where protesters had
been violating university and city rules. Approximately 30 individuals
chose to leave voluntarily while about a dozen were arrested
. The university emphasized that the decision was made to
ensure the safety of the community and minimize disruption at
the new school on West 12th Street. Protesters occupied
the school's lobby with signs and tents until they were
arrested. Interim President, Doctor Donna E Shalala expressed
regret over the need to involve law enforcement to clear
out areas of the campus where students had been protesting
the university cited repeated violations of agreements made with protesters
including setting up encampments despite prior negotiations, Doctor Shalala
emphasizing university's commitment to freedom of expression but said that
safety concerns Nesci action. These actions follow the arrest
of student protesters at Columbia City College of New York
and Fordham, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward
Caban provided updates on the recent arrests of 282 individuals
involved in protests at both Columbia and the City College
of New York at Columbia. 112 were arrested with
charges including burglary and obstruction. While at the City
College of New York, 170 were arrested facing various
charges including assault on a police officer. Mayor Adams
emphasized that nearly half of those arrests were not affiliated
with these schools condemning violence and outside influences. Now
, both universities here at NYU and the New School
say that classes will continue as planned. Vasilly is
from here in Greenwich Village, Eric Robinson News.
12 New York.