Activists and the homeless band together to fend off Eric Adam’s Homeless sweep that lead to continuous arrests and the discarding of property. They’ve revealed the hypocrisy and intimidation any homeless person faces when dealing with Adam’s “building trust” catchphrase.
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As has happened at several resided-in public spots this week, NYPD has arrived w/o notice at 9th/B, where homeless activists Johnny Grima and Kevin Parker slept last night in two tents.
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) May 12, 2022
After offering services & taking Parker's then-empty tent, NYPD said they'll return at 11:30.
Activist Johnny Grima was arrested today during an unannounced sweep of his tent, where police have been stopping by in recent days. https://t.co/LYwJ9rRump
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) May 8, 2022
“There’s also an eviction going on back home … my friends [in St. Louis are] defending an encampment from our mayor who is currently doing multiple sweeps this week as well,” said Rose. "This is something that’s happening across the country.” https://t.co/657SxcQLkg
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) May 5, 2022
Here's video of Johnny Grima's passive arrest earlier, shared anonymously. NYPD dragged him off, filming him all the while.
First of 8 arrestees, who was just passing by, is out. https://t.co/LSNwkt0NW7 pic.twitter.com/jyZMKdFLRT
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) May 4, 2022
NYPD taping off area. Activists chanting "let the press stay."
LRAD on re: standing in street and blocking sidewalk. pic.twitter.com/hKx7jcSURN
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) May 4, 2022
Dozens of police, LRAD message said to clear the area for DHS, now declaring arrests will begin for those who didn't disperse. Activists chanting "How much does this [sweep] cost?" https://t.co/wJ1uQ7Bqj9 pic.twitter.com/eXuFZJaruN
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) May 4, 2022
Today at Tompkins Square Park a group of NYC Health HEAT workers offered shelter to several unhoused men, one of whom says he accepted and was put in an Uber to the Bronx.
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 27, 2022
When he arrived, he says, he was turned away, and had to find his own way back. [1/4] pic.twitter.com/dBEUjiquls
[EDITORIAL THREAD, 1/4]
At today's presser on "historic" spending plans for outreach and 'safe haven' beds, @NYCMayor didn't directly answer a question re: #AnarchyRow, one encampment where homeless activists refusing to move have spent weeks in a surveil/sweep loop with NYPD. https://t.co/xifZSqJ4FH
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 25, 2022
Homeless activist John Grima was released (again) this morning.
Planet, punk, police, pony rides, and lots of people around TSP today. https://t.co/yZ9jXv0EiJ pic.twitter.com/qvLMtwZwTK
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 23, 2022
Climate justice arrestees have arrived at 7th precinct in high spirits. pic.twitter.com/SnylrFBMYH
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 20, 2022
For three days in a row, paper notices announcing raids or 'sweeps' have followed around the activists of Anarchy Row / Tompkins Homeless Collective.
One listed location was the entire perimeter of Tompkins Square Park. Today's posted notice, for Weds 4/20, is back by CHARAS. pic.twitter.com/a4hqr7HAI0
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 19, 2022
HAPPENING NOW: a couple with a stroller thanked the officers surrounding the camp, and were told not to worry, that the tent residents and activists would be gone soon. [h/t: anon.] https://t.co/FMt68JoQuf
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 16, 2022
SRG, brass, legal, etc on 10th and B where half of the tents were moved ahead of today's sweep near 9th and B.
Reps from Harvey Epstein's office are here asking why police are at a location that wasn't 'posted,' and following a general lack of complaints from neighbors. pic.twitter.com/ijjmGdSwyd
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 13, 2022
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 12, 2022
Near homeless activists' small row of tents, a tour guide speaks about the history of the empty former CHARAS/El Bohio community center, where artists like @JohnLeguizamo and Spike Lee found space in their early days. pic.twitter.com/cLsPnbImvM
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 9, 2022
A statement and call for action and support via Sinthia Vee of the Tompkins Homeless Collective:#Housing #Homeless #Crisis pic.twitter.com/1dO6oZH6En
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 9, 2022
Heading West and South from Alphabet City. #StopTheSweeps #HousingNow https://t.co/SxX93MHUke pic.twitter.com/07cpfPg6Db
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 8, 2022
Releases have begun. https://t.co/Sugd98dLVO
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 7, 2022
After a long day's standoff, tents have been trashed and two known arrests as of now. https://t.co/tZ2tLILmr9
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 6, 2022
Crowd chanting "let the press stay." https://t.co/HwJ5Tsks4b pic.twitter.com/gXwtMPDTyn
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 6, 2022
Police moving people back as NYPD legal and Sinthia Vee debate federal and state legality of maintaining a protest for permanent housing.
"Enough is enough."
Crowd cheering her speech.
"This is a place that could be [public, not private college] housing." pic.twitter.com/U3vpJ0fMyA
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 6, 2022
Drizzle that returned as police and sanitation spaced back out is waning again.
Garbage truck remains. Hot drinks requested by residents.
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 6, 2022
Police tape, DSNY Chief Pitts on site. https://t.co/07BbaayreO pic.twitter.com/PPs4snkdaV
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 6, 2022
A young person weighed in, "I feel safer here than in my Safe Haven. This is a safe haven. Shelters are trash.
Police giving the camp more space. pic.twitter.com/fLGhdJanFB
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 6, 2022
Light rain starting to fall on Anarchy Row the night before a planned DHS, sanitation, and NYPD visit tomorrow.
Artist and activist Sinthia Vee and activist Johnny Grima posed for a portrait before getting some rest.
Several blocks away a solo tent was trashed earlier tonight. pic.twitter.com/X6sBbKhCzS
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 6, 2022
Guest curator and homeless activist Cynthia talks about the movie series that inspired her choice. #14orFight
w/ @cinemovilnyc pic.twitter.com/fKUV7QvrQ2
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 5, 2022
Want to donate dinner, popcorn, or other supplies for tonight's community screening?
Hit up @evmutualaid directly or DM us the details. https://t.co/uuNjPACI7C
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 4, 2022
"The numbers have been growing since the '80s … We need more affordable housing. Not more yuppie housing, more tenements." pic.twitter.com/CWm5tqfPNk
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 4, 2022
Monday highlight: solidarity with and support for homeless activists seeking permanent housing.
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 4, 2022
[A note for fellow press: if you drop by, we suggest introducing yourself and bringing something to share.] https://t.co/AwRrSnwIF8 pic.twitter.com/oxIsYMB4tS
"Both DeMaria and Grima see reallocation of empty housing units as a preferable solution to sweeps and temporary shelter.
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) April 1, 2022
Grima repeatedly alluded to [dire national/local housing data and] posted flyers with statistics like those all over the encampment." https://t.co/w86PIG4SuA
— PROTEST_NYC (@protest_nyc) March 31, 2022
