A rally in Harlem supporting Kamala Harris turned chaotic on Wednesday after anti-Israel protesters disrupted the event and caused significant damage at a nearby restaurant.
The event, held at a small venue in upper Manhattan, saw Mayor Eric Adams and other prominent Democrats, including City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, address the crowd.
Adams urged attendees to vote, as demonstrators protesting Israel’s military actions in Gaza were forcibly removed.
🚨#UPDATE: Mass arrests are currently underway after Pro-Palestine Protester smashed signs at cops after group STORMED Democratic AfterParty event following Kamala Harris Campaign in NYC video by @ScooterCasterNY pic.twitter.com/NwoFfUWkm9
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Despite the rally’s intention to rally support for Harris, she and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, were notably absent.
The protest, which erupted after the main event, continued at the Bird in Hand restaurant on Broadway and West 146th Street, where the crowd of around 50 protesters caused damage estimated in the thousands of dollars.
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Footage from the scene showed the protesters storming the restaurant, setting off smoke bombs, and vandalizing property.
The chaos included the police making at least 14 arrests and a protester allegedly trying to strike officers with a cardboard sign. The phrase “Free Gaza” was spray-painted on a police car, and an anti-Israel poster was placed on the restaurant’s window.
Restaurant owner Brian Felicetta reported that the damage to his outdoor seating area was significant, attributing the destruction mainly to the damaged flowers. He expressed frustration over the incident, noting the impact on his small business and the puzzling nature of the attack. Felicetta praised the police for their swift response and his staff for their handling of the situation.
The Democratic National Convention is set to begin in Chicago in just a few days, with Governor Hochul expressing enthusiasm about the upcoming event and the party’s prospects.
If NYC was a preview, Chicago’s DNC is going to be wild! 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/vefSb4OV2M
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These politicos are completely delusional. There will be much, much more of this type of violent protest against the politicos and the Jewish people as this year continues. Expect burning temples and personal attacks. The madness will last well after the election is concluded.
Unfortunately, the Jewish people are being blamed for their Zionist government’s treachery led by the Yahoo, as usual. They are not their government. We are not ours. Both have committed Democide. Nevertheless, humans want ONE BIG BUTTON to mash, believing that one button will solve the problem. The violent masses can’t ‘parse’ facts. Sad.