The Flag Tie

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..

2025.02.09

New Yorkers Rally Against Trans Kids Healthcare Ban

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..

2025.02.07

Lunar New Year Celebrations Take Over New York

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.

2025.02.07

Activist Groups Protest on Presidential Inauguration Day

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. ..

2025.01.22

Faces Behind the Wheel: Witnessing the Protest

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..

2025.01.17

Rally Against Police Brutality Held Near NYPD Headquarter

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..

2025.01.10

Hold or Be Thrown: The 8-Second Battle

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..

2025.01.06

2025 New Year, Ball Drop TIME SQUARE

Over a million people celebrate the New Year during the iconic ball drop at Times Square in New York City on January 1, 2025. The crowd erupted in cheers, kisses, and photo-taking as confetti filled the air at the stroke of midnight. The tradition, which began in 1907, marks the New Year with the descent of a glowing crystal ball, followed by a shower of confetti and cheers at midnight.

2025.01.03

Demanding Justice for Robert Brooks on the Subway Agitation

A subway agitation was held on December 29 at Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenues Station, targeting passengers on the L train. Organizers raised awareness about the death of Robert Brooks, who was fatally beaten by corrections officers, and called for justice by urging participants to join the movement demanding accountability and punishment for those responsible.Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy..

2024.12.31

Rally in Brooklyn to Demand Justice for Robert Brooks

Protesters gathered Thursday evening, December 28, at the intersection of Jay Street and Fulton Street, demanding justice for Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who died on December 10 after allegedly being beaten by corrections officers at Marcy Correctional Facility. The demonstration, organized by Dare to Struggle NYC, called for accountability for those involved and systemic reforms in New ..

2024.12.29

Dyker Heights Lights Up Christmas with Extravagant Displays

Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, Dec. 25, Crowds gather in Dyker Heights on Christmas to admire the neighborhood’s elaborate holiday displays, featuring life-sized nutcrackers, glowing snowmen, and vibrant lights. Visitors stop to take photos while NYPD officers monitor the busy streets, ensuring safety for the large number of spectators drawn to the festive scene.

2024.12.27

"We are all Persona Non Grata"

NYU Faculty and Students Protest Arrests and Campus Ban Over Palestine Solidarity ActionsOn Thursday, December 12, two NYU faculty members were arrested by the NYPD during a nonviolent pro-Palestine rally. The university subsequently declared them “Persona Non Grata,” barring their access to campus buildings.The Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine (FSJP) held a press conference and picket..

2024.12.19