Occupy Wall Street Goes to Bloomberg's House to Protest Press Arrests. Occupy Wall Street protesters staged their second public action of the year this afternoon, returning to Mayor Mike Bloomberg's Upper East Side townhouse to protest the NYPD's treatment of journalists covering the movement. But to the disappointment of the organizers, turnout was minimal at today's event, with fewer than 50 people gathering at the corner of 79th Street and Fifth Avenue. A similar action in November drew hundreds, but was kept so far from Bloomberg's residence that even the protesters most ferocious drum-circling was all but inaudible on his block.
Today the protesters were able to get a little closer, but not by much: barricades blocked pedestrian access to both sides of 79th street between Fifth and Madison, with dozens of police controlling access, two teams of scooter-cops around the corner, and an enormous NYPD mobile-command truck looming over the intersection. "The police should stop arresting journalists, but they're not necessarily going to do that," he said.
Photography is one of my passions. La fotografia es una de mis pasiones. » Archive » Occupy the lens. The world is watching! Friday, January 6, 2012. Manhattan, New York City – A demonstration in front of NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s home to protest the arrests of freelance, independent photographers, videographers and journalists. Journalists with credentials have been arrested, roughed up, blocked from covering Occupy Wall Street events, too. “Whenever journalists are arrested/detained for reporting the news, everyone’s freedom is at risk. That is what frightens me the most.” _Kristin Hanes “Protesters from New York City and beyond gathered today at the front doorstep of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to give the mayor a simple message: Stop arresting journalists who are covering Occupy Wall Street.”
_Press TV Global News reporter, Hank Flynn. El Viernes, 6 de Enero, 2012, se realizó una demostración enfrente de la casa del Alcalde de Nueva York, Michael Bloomberg, en protesta por los arrestos de fotografos, videografos, periodistas independientes. "Occupy your lens. SIGN THE PETITION: Stop Attacking Our Free Press. Grand Central Terminal Arrests. Lauren DiGioia Talks About Arrest. John Penley at Occupy the Lens. 12-13-11 1 - Police Vs. Occupy, Restore The Dream - Countdown with Keith Olbermann. JS: Manifestantes de Ocupa Wall Street y Bloomberg. 79 Street y 5 Ave. 1/6/2012. Occupy Wall Street: Molly Knefel calls out NYPD for targeting tweeters - Countdown with Keith Olbermann. To Our Faithful Current.com Users: Current's run has ended after eight exciting years on air and online. The Current TV staff has appreciated your interest, support, participation and unflagging loyalty over the years.
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Molly Knefel at Occupy the Lens. Occupy The Lens at Bloomberg's Mansion - #OWS - NYC - January 6, 2012.