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Photos from today's counter protest to anti-sharia law protest in nyc.

Hundreds of New Yorkers rallied in Foley Square and Marched to NY City Hall today  against Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement?    Hundreds turned out for the last minute event in New York to Protest Trump’s Decision to Pull U.S. out of Paris Climate Accord Today. Pulling out of the Paris Agreement will set back global climate leadership and condemn Americans to increasingly devastating climate impacts, poorer health outcomes, and loss of jobs and prosperity - which affect the poor, communities of color, and Indigenous people first and worst.  Scientists have estimated that that 80% of known fossil fuel deposits would need to remain in the ground in order to meet the Agreement’s target of keeping the earth’s temperature to less than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures.  Organizers say they will work to ensure that New York move into national leadership in transitioning fro

Photo By Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media NYC March for Science Columbus Circle March down Broadway-New York. NY. USA-April 21st 2017-Thousands turned out today in New York City for the National and Global Science March, New York City was one of hundreds taking place across the United States and the World today. Video By Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media The Rally began at Columbus Circle in-front of Trump International Hotel and was followed by a march down Broadway to 51st Street   Photo By Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media   Photo By Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media   Photo By Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media   Photo By Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media Photo By Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media For more Photos of NYC March for Science Check Out The Links Below! Erik McGregor is a New York City based artist, photographer and activist. PHOTOS:  NYC MARCH FOR SCIENCE 2017

Syrian bombing protest in New York City - 36efz : Hundreds protest in New York City in response to President Donald Trumps air-stike bombing of Syrian airbase yesterday.

Workers, Unions and City Council members come together to remember the 146 workers who lost there lives 106 years ago in the Shirtwaist Factory Triangle Fire Today March 24th, 2017 Marked the 106th Commemoration of The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire at the corner of Washington Place and Greene Street, NYC were 146 workers had to jump from the windows of the building to escaped the fire and smoke, leading to there deaths on the streets below-Credit: Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire of 1911– 146 people died most of whom were young, immigrant women and  was a pivotal moment in our nation’s history. The tragedy led to increased union organizing, labor law reform, and fire safety regulations that continue to protect us. During the Commemoration there was strong commitment by union and New York City council members in attendences to pass the Safety Bill 1447 in the New York City Council, which has divided construction, and the NYC's real es

NYU Student Protest Calls for Sanctuary at NYU Campus Credit: Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media The Rally was held at the NYU Kimmel Center, and the rally is in support of the most vulnerable community members and to spread awareness about President Hamilton’s deliberate choice to not declare NYU as a Sanctuary Campus. Credit: Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media Credit: Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media After the rally they marched to Kimball Hall (246 Greene St) where President Hamilton will be hosting a town hall. To take there demand straight to him and make there voices heard! Credit: Mark Apollo/Hashtag Occupy Media