New York, NY - May 1, 2026: Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks as marchers hold “New York is a Union Town” and “We Will Not Be Silent” banners during the May Day Protest in Washington Square Park.

May Day Protest Draws Large, March Through New York City

The May Day Protest NYC 2026 highlighted growing coordination between labor unions, grassroots organizers, and political leadership in New York City. AFixedMoment Photography & Culture — Brooklyn, NYC About This Story The May Day Protest gathered in Washington Square Park on May 1, 2026, before marching south to Foley Square. The march centered on labor…

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Large red ICE OUT banners and a Stop ICE Terror sign held by protesters during National Shutdown Day demonstration in Lower Manhattan, New York City.

National Shutdown Day Protest in NYC Draws Thousands Opposing ICE Raids

NEW YORK (AP) — On January 30, 2026, thousands of protesters in New York City joined a nationwide “National Shutdown” day, demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immigration crackdowns and federal enforcement tactics, particularly following the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. Rallies in Foley Square and marches to Washington Square…

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