"Protesters gathered outside the offices at the corner of 3rd Avenue and East 50th Street, seeking entry to the senators' quarters but were denied by the building's head of security."
"Once the large group realized they were not getting access to the lobby, they unfurled banners demanding an end to the wars in Iran and Gaza, and sat in the courtyard, chanting."
"Protesters say they were looking to put the elected officials on notice ahead of an upcoming vote to fund the war overseas."
"While the exact number of arrests is still being tallied, police sources report that the number is over 80."
Over 300 protesters gathered in Midtown to demonstrate against the wars in the Middle East outside the offices of Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. After being denied entry, they unfurled banners and chanted for justice. The group included elected officials and activists, who blocked traffic to draw attention to an upcoming vote on war funding. Police arrested over 80 protesters after an hour of demonstration, with some demonstrators visibly emotional during the arrests.
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