Pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses around the country and in New York City continue despite over 2,000 arrests thus far. City officials said many of those arrested have no affiliation with the schools, but are what they call “outside agitators.” Assemblyman Karl Brabenec of the 98th District, covering western Ramapo and portions of Orange County, says what’s happening on college grounds is disgraceful…
Protests have reportedly now reached a college campus in Westchester. News 12 reports a pro-Palestinian encampment popped up last night at SUNY Purchase. Students there say the school needs to be more transparent about their financial investments and divest from Israel. Police reportedly responded to the campus and removed more than 50 people unaffiliated with the school. In a White House address yesterday, President Joe Biden said the students have a right to dissent, but they don’t have the right to cause chaos.