Violent confrontations at a pro-Palestinian rally in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn showed an unexpectedly aggressive Police Department response, with officers filmed punching protesters. Organizers and officials expressed concerns about the use of force.
Around 40 people were arrested for unlawfully blocking roadways, with the deputy commissioner sharing drone footage of an individual climbing on a city bus. The Police Department emphasized protecting the right to protest while condemning lawlessness.
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