Palestine Protestors Arrested, Climbing Bus, Thousands Marching, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn NYC
, By Usman Adam, BAY RIDGE, Brooklyn At least 25 people were arrested tonight on Fifth Ave and 67th St as Pro Palestine demonstrators wanted to continue to march on Fifth Ave. Police prevented the protests to continue as the permit for protest expired. Protesters claim that Police started to fight with protesters and pulled a Womens Hijab or Headscarf off during the fight. All of the arrested protesters are said to be on their way to One Police Plaza. Protests began Peacefully at 2pm after which a Muslim Prayer Service was held first then the thousands of protesters marched through Bay Ridge the heart of the ArabAmerican community in NYC. However some younger protesters throughout the afternoon and evening began to tag light posts and cars with pro Palestine stickers, also began to climb stop lights with one group climbing an A MTA Bus caught in the protests. Police presence was heavy throughout the day. Organizers want to highlight the ongoing plight of Palestinians living in Gaza and want
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