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East Village

May 17, 2013

Protesters March Against Plan to Turn Former Community Center into Dorms

Hundreds of people protested against a developer's plan to convert the center into college dorms. 

Union Square

May 01, 2013

Thousands March in Manhattan for May Day Protests

Occupy Wall Street and labor unions organized a day of protests to mark International Workers' Day.

Midtown

March 20, 2013

Tuba-Toting Protesters Swarm Midtown Restaurant, Lawsuit Claims

Dozens of demonstrators allegedly swarmed Dishes last week to protest against the working conditions.

East Flatbush

March 15, 2013

Infighting Divides Latest Kimani Gray Protest in East Flatbush

Factions were divided over how to protest the death of 16-year-old Kimani Gray, who was shot by police.

East Flatbush

March 14, 2013

Dozens Arrested as Protesters Clash With Cops at Rally for Slain Teen

Relatives of Kimani Gray, 16, decided not to speak when the vigil grew rowdy, representatives said.

East Flatbush

March 13, 2013

Latest Rally for Kimani Gray, 16-Year-old Shot By Cops, is Peaceful

One night after a vigil for Kimani Gray turned violent, Tuesday's protest was less chaotic.

Cobble Hill

February 08, 2013

Emotions High as SUNY Trustees Meet for Final Decision on LICH

Supporters at a public hearing, Thursday, urged SUNY board members to keep LICH off the chopping block.

New York City

January 09, 2013

Christine Quinn Foes Prepare Campaign to Spoil Her Mayoral Hopes

A group of protesters who have long hounded Speaker Quinn plan to step up their efforts in 2013.

East Village

December 10, 2012

Cooper Union Students End 'Live-In' Protest After Weeklong Occupation

Students at Cooper Union were protesting possible tuition charges at the traditionally free school.

Corona

December 10, 2012

Residents March Against Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Development

Neighbors and politicians marched Sunday to protest development plans at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

East Village

December 07, 2012

Cooper Union Students Hold 'Live-In' Protest for Free Education

Eleven students from the school have locked themselves in the school's Cooper Square building.

Williamsburg

November 29, 2012

City Removes Veteran's War Protest Art From McCarren Park

The city removed a sculpture that Army Veteran Giovanni Gelardi said he erected for deceased military.

Williamsburg

November 28, 2012

'Pieta' War Protest Art at McCarren Park Prohibited by City, Officials Say

A uniformed skeleton lies in the Virgin Mary's arms on a Bedford Avenue corner of the park.

Upper West Side

October 19, 2012

Lincoln Center Musicians Protest Use of Prerecorded Music

The professional musicians' union is furious that a visiting ballet troupe is using prerecorded music.

Midtown East

September 26, 2012

Protesters Gather at UN for Ahmadinejad Speech

Hundreds protested as Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke at the UN.