The NYPD moved in on the encampment at NYU and started making arrests on Monday night.
NEW YORK -- Hundreds of protesters were rallying at NYU in support of Palestinians on Monday.Police moved in on an encampment in Gould Plaza near the Stern School of Business just after 8:15 p.m. and started taking down tents and making arrests. Chopper 2's Dan Rice reported at least two dozen demonstrators being taken to four police buses. While that was happening, protesters started throwing objects in the direction of police officers.
NYU officials said there was a breach in barriers set up there. The head of security said, 'We witnessed disorderly, disruptive and antagonizing behavior that has interfered with the safety and security of our community.'Protesters say they want their demands metDemonstrators had been ordered to clear the plaza area by 4 p.m.
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