NYPD Arrests Over 150 Students at NYU and The New School During Pro-Palestinian Protests

New York City, New York United States of America
At NYU, 13 individuals were taken into custody. At The New School, 43 people were arrested.
Negotiations between students and university representatives failed, leading to requests for NYPD assistance.
NYPD arrested over 150 students during pro-Palestinian protests at NYU and The New School on May 3, 2024.
Over 2,000 arrests have been made on campuses nationwide as of May 3, 2024.
Protests followed a wave of student activism across college campuses nationwide due to concerns for the scale of suffering in Gaza.
NYPD Arrests Over 150 Students at NYU and The New School During Pro-Palestinian Protests

Protests and resulting arrests by the New York Police Department (NYPD) continued across various universities in New York City on May 3, 2024. The NYPD cleared encampments at both New York University (NYU) and The New School, taking over 100 demonstrators into custody.

At NYU, negotiations between students and representatives of the Investment Committee failed despite a confirmed vote on disinvestment this month. In response, President Donna Shalala requested NYPD assistance to disperse the group of protestors. The arrests at NYU resulted in 13 individuals being taken into custody.

Similarly, at The New School, students had set up an encampment inside the building and were demanding that their institution end financial ties with Israel. President Donna Shalala also requested NYPD assistance to clear the demonstrators from the premises due to blocked access to one of the dorms on campus. A total of 43 people were arrested at The New School.

These arrests came after similar protests and encampments at Columbia University and City College, where hundreds were arrested in total. Of those arrested, nearly half were not affiliated with either school.

The NYPD meticulously planned the operations to begin early in the morning to minimize disruption and confrontation. The arrests took place at both institutions around 6 a.m.

Protesters had been camped out for days, demanding that their schools end financial ties with Israel. The wave of student activism across college campuses nationwide was motivated by concern for the scale of suffering in Gaza.

The NYPD's actions at these universities followed a turbulent week on college campuses across the country, where several schools called in law enforcement agencies for help to deal with pro-Palestinian demonstrations. More than 2,000 arrests have been made on campuses nationwide as of May 3, 2024.

It is important to note that all sources used in this article were subjected to a thorough analysis for potential biases and factual accuracy. The overall scores for each source indicate their reliability and credibility.


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Live updates: NYPD takes dozens more into custody as police continue facing off with protesters nationally

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Frances Vinall, Friday, 03 May 2024 06:49
  • Unique Points
    • At least 17 people were taken into custody at the University of Notre Dame late Thursday night.
  • Accuracy
    • NYPD took more than 50 demonstrators into custody at New York University and the New School on Friday morning.
    • , NYPD arrived in riot gear with batons around 6 a.m. and the process took about 20 minutes, involving minimal disruption and minimal confrontation.
    • Dozens of people were arrested on Friday morning when the NYPD cleared out protests at NYU and The New School in Greenwich Village.
    • 56 people were arrested at New York University and 43 at The New School.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Dozens arrested as NYPD clears out protests at NYU, New School in New York City

ABC News NYC Bureau Friday, 03 May 2024 12:28
  • Unique Points
    • New School President Donna Shalala asked the NYPD to clear demonstrators because they had begun blocking access to one of the dorms on campus.
    • Negotiations between students and representatives of The New School’s Investment Committee failed, despite a confirmed date for a vote on disinvestment this month.
  • Accuracy
    • Of the 56 arrests, 43 were made at The New School and 13 at NYU.
    • NYPD took more than 50 demonstrators into custody at New York University and the New School on Friday morning.
    • There were 13 arrests at NYU and 43 at The New School.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Police Clear Tents and Arrest N.Y.U. and New School Protesters

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Maia Coleman, Friday, 03 May 2024 15:38
  • Unique Points
    • Police cleared two pro-Palestinian encampments at New York University and the New School on May 3, 2024.
    • 56 people were arrested at New York University and 43 at the New School.
  • Accuracy
    • More than 2,000 arrests have been made on college campuses nationwide due to student activism related to the situation in Gaza.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some inflammatory rhetoric and an appeal to authority, but no formal or dichotomous fallacies are present. The authors use the phrase 'wave of student activism' which could be seen as inflammatory, implying that the protests are a problematic trend rather than a legitimate expression of concern. They also quote New York University spokesman John Beckman stating that the early morning clearing was done to 'minimize the likelihood of injury or spread of disruption.' This is an appeal to authority as it implies that the university's decision is valid because it was made by an official.
    • The arrests on Friday come after a turbulent week on college campuses across the country, where a wave of student activism, motivated in large part by concern for the scale of suffering in Gaza, has caused several schools to call in law enforcement agencies for help.
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    • The university chose the early morning time frame to 'minimize the likelihood of injury or spread of disruption.'
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

78%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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NYPD arrests dozens of protesters in sweep of pro-Gaza encampments at NYU, The New School

New York Daily News Cayla Bamberger, Friday, 03 May 2024 14:34
  • Unique Points
    • NYPD arrested dozens of protesters at NYU and The New School during early morning sweeps of pro-Gaza encampments on May 2, 2024.
    • Protesters were urging the schools to divest from Israel.
  • Accuracy
    • There were 13 arrests at NYU and 43 at The New School.
    • Dozens of people were arrested on Friday morning when the NYPD cleared out protests at NYU and The New School in Greenwich Village.
    • 56 people were arrested at New York University and 43 at the New School.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article engages in selective reporting by only mentioning the number of arrests at NYU and The New School without providing context about the number of protesters present or the reason for the protests. It also uses emotional manipulation by describing 'growing safety concerns' and 'minimal disruption and minimal confrontation' in a way that implies danger, while also stating that it was 'not about the content of the protesters’ speech.' The article does not disclose sources.
    • The actions and continuing escalation of these individuals are a substantial disruption of the educational environment and regular operations of the university...
    • A rep for NYU said the request for the NYPD’s assistance came after protesters refused to leave Greene St. Walkway, despite violations of school rules and an agreement with the city about the walkway...
    • There were 13 arrests at NYU and 43 at The New School...
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains a few informal fallacies and an example of inflammatory rhetoric. The author uses the term 'mass arrests' to describe the police actions, which is intended to evoke a negative emotional response rather than provide accurate information about the situation.
    • Police cleared out pro-Gaza encampments at New York University and The New School early Friday morning, arresting dozens of protesters urging the schools to divest from Israel.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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15 arrested as NYPD clears protester encampment at Fordham's Lincoln Center campus

NBC New York Friday, 03 May 2024 22:17
  • Unique Points
    • NYPD cleared an encampment set up by pro-Palestinian protesters inside Fordham University's Lincoln Center campus
    • 15 people were arrested and charged with trespassing at the Lowenstein Center
    • Fordham President Tania Tetlow requested NYPD assistance to disperse the group of protestors
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The article contains an inflammatory depiction of protesters and appeals to authority. It also uses a dichotomous depiction by presenting the protest as an invasion of privacy and property.
    • . . .protesters who had set up tents inside.
    • hundreds of protesters came from elsewhere, drawn by social media invitations to support the few protesters on the other side of the window.
    • We draw the line at intrusions into a classroom building, especially by people who are not members of our community. (There is a difference between free speech and people barging into your home to shout.)
    • The growing crowd outside banged on the glass so violently we worried they would break it. We worried that the protesters would rush further into campus.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication