Scientists, medical professionals, and advocates gathered at Washington Square Park on Thursday, March 7, to rally in support of science funding and evidence-based policymaking. The “Stand Up for Science 2025” event was organized in response to recent federal budget cuts and policy shifts affecting public health and climate research.Protesters held signs reading “Protect Research, Protect Lives”..

Protesters gathered in Washington Square Park on Saturday to demand the removal of Mayor Eric Adams and to reject former President Donald Trump, citing their immigration policies as harmful to New York’s immigrant communities. The rally, organized by the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), drew demonstrators holding signs that read “Remove Adams, Reject Trump” and “No Detentions.” Participant..

A “Rally in Defense of Immigrants” was held on February 8 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The rally was organized to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration executive orders and the increased ICE enforcement in New York while advocating for immigrant rights. The event was largely attended by immigrants from South America, many of whom draped themselves in their national flags. They expressed the..

Click to View it as a SlideshowNEW YORK — Demonstrators gathered at St. Vartan Park on Monday, Feb. 3, to protest a recent presidential executive order restricting gender-affirming healthcare for minors. The rally, organized by NYU YDSA and NYC DSA, drew hundreds of participants concerned about the impact of the order, signed Jan. 28.Protesters held signs and chanted slogans advocating for trans..

Events celebrating the Lunar New Year, Jan. 29, New York, took place across the city, marking the Year of the Snake. Traditional lion dances, believed to bring prosperity, were performed in various neighborhoods as part of the festivities.

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Several activist organizations gathered on Presidential Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, New York, under the banner “We Fight Back: Anti Imperialist Feminist Contingent,” to highlight issues of imperialism, feminism, and human rights. The protest was organized by groups including Code Pink NYC, the Palestinian Feminist Collective, the Audre Lorde Project, AFIRM-NYC, and the PalAwda Mothers Committee. ..

Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, aiming to halt hostilities and facilitate the release of hostages. In response to this development, a rally and march were held on January 16 at Times Square (West 43rd Street & Broadway) in New York City, organized by Palestinian support groups. Attendees gathered under the slogan “Ceasefire Today, Liberati..

A rally addressing police violence and systemic injustice took place on January 9, 2025, near NYPD Headquarters in Manhattan. The event aimed to draw attention to issues of police misconduct and demand accountability and systemic reform.The gathering included speeches and calls for collective action, urging communities to organize and take a stand against ongoing injustices. Participants and org..

The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast event was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City from January 3 to January 5, 2025. This marked the 18th PBR event hosted at Madison Square Garden, with over 20,000 attendees. PBR is a sport where riders compete by staying on a bucking bull for 8 seconds. Scores are determined based on the rider’s technique and the bull’s difficulty le..

Activists and supporters gather outside New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ office on January 2, demanding accountability and justice for the death of Robert Brooks. Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate, died on December 10 after allegedly being violently beaten by corrections officers at Marcy Correctional Facility. Body camera footage revealed that Brooks was restrained during the as..