\u201cAs I have said from the very beginning, we must balance the protesters\u2019 First Amendment rights with the rights of the residents, workers, and businesses of Lower Manhattan. We must protect the protestors’ right to peaceful assembly and the local community’s right to a safe and secure neighborhood.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s actions include reports of excessive force by the NYPD, and reports of infringement of the rights of the press. If these reports are true, these actions are unacceptable. The Council will seek answers to questions surrounding these reports and clarifying information regarding the arrest and treatment of Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez.<\/p>\n
In a spirit of cooperation, we must work to ensure that the protesters are allowed back into Zuccotti Park as soon as possible and are allowed to exercise their right to protest while not impeding on the rights of others.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cAs I have said from the very beginning, we must balance the protesters\u2019 First Amendment rights with the rights of the residents, workers, and businesses of Lower Manhattan. We must protect the protestors’ right to peaceful assembly and the local community’s right to a safe and secure neighborhood.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s actions include reports of excessive force by the NYPD, and reports of infringement of the rights of the press.<\/p>\n
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