Northeast
Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Anti-Israel protesters with “Free Palestine” signs and banners descended on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, with police removing those who attempted to block the parade route.
One group of protesters held Palestinian flags and unfurled a banner that read, “Don’t celebrate genocide!” in the middle of the street as the parade led by the Ronald McDonald balloon was coming down Sixth Avenue at West 55th Street.
Photos show NYPD officers breaking up the demonstration and detaining multiple protesters so that the parade could continue unobstructed. Some protesters were seen walking away while others who refused to move were pulled away or taken down to the ground and handcuffed.
Protesters can be heard screaming “Free Palestine!” as police broke up the group in video from the scene. The massive crowd that lined the streets to watch the parade could be heard booing the protesters.
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Anti-Israel protesters sit along the parade route during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)
It was unclear whether the protesters being removed were arrested. Fox News Digital has reached out to the NYPD for more information.
Police officers clash with protesters during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)
Last year, anti-Israel protesters lined the parade route, with some chanting and singing “Palestine will be free,” while others glued their hands to the street of the parade route and drenched themselves in red liquid to signify blood.
Police officers removed protesters during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday had warned protesters not to repeat their efforts.
“I really want to take the moment to tell those grinches that believe they are going to disrupt the parade that it is not going to happen,” Adams said during a press conference.
Police officers detain a protester during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. (Reuters/Brendan McDermid)
Hamas ignited the war in Gaza when its fighters stormed into Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting around 250. Around 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, and at least a third of them are believed to be dead.
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In the Gaza Strip, more than 44,000 people have been killed and more than 104,000 wounded in the 13-month war between Israel and Hamas, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Boston, MA
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is heading to Germany this week. Here’s why
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is heading to Germany this week, where she is scheduled to speak at the Munich Security Conference.
This is the first time the conference has focused on city leadership, and Wu is scheduled to speak on Saturday as part of a panel on leadership and diplomacy that will also feature Mayor Vitali Klitschko of Kyiv, Ukraine, and Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, of Warsaw, Poland. Klitschko, the former heavyweight boxing world champion, is expected to participate virtually.
The conversation will mark the first all-mayor panel at the Munich Security Conference, a global gathering of leaders focused on international security and collaboration. Wu is the first American mayor invited to participate.
“Boston is a leading global city, and it’s an honor to be invited to share our progress at this important global forum for democracy and international collaboration,” Wu said in a statement. “Our city is known around the world as a beacon for freedom, and I look forward to connecting with leaders in government, business, education, and more to encourage greater investment in Boston and partnership for our shared future.”
The Alliance for Local Leaders International, which is facilitating the discussion, is paying for Wu and two of her aides to attend the conference, according to The Boston Globe.
Wu also traveled to Nova Scotia in November in an effort to strengthen Boston’s ties to Canada and receive the annual Boston Common Christmas tree.
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Connecticut
West Hartford Restaurant Cited By State Over Loitering, Smoking Violations
WEST HARTFORD, CT — An upscale Mexican eatery in West Hartford was recently fined, and its liquor license was suspended briefly due to violations cited by the state.
The state Department of Consumer Protection’s Liquor Control Commission has suspended the liquor permit for El Santo Mezcal Tequila, located at 970 Farmington Ave. in West Hartford.
The permit, state officials said, will be suspended for one day on March 23.
This action follows a resolution concerning issues identified by the state agency.
The establishment also paid a fine of $1,000 as part of the resolution.
The suspension addresses specific violations of state statutes and regulations.
These include Section 30-90, which pertains to loitering on permit premises.
Additionally, the establishment was cited under Section zzz30-6-A24 (a), which governs the conduct of permit premises and unlawful conduct, specifically referencing smoking.
The Liquor Control Commission is responsible for regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages within the state of Connecticut.
This includes issuing permits, enforcing compliance with state laws and regulations, and investigating alleged violations.
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