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Still Occupying: “God is with the Poor”

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Special Reports | 2 Comments »

Baptist Minister Eric Jackson (center) and Rev. Jeff Mansfield (right) are both members of the national multi-faith religious group Occupy Faith. Photo by Alaia Howell.

Occupy Faith makes a strong showing at OWS one year anniversary demonstration.

Still Occupying: Whose Street? Our Street

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in Slideshows, Special Reports | 1 Comment »

Still Occupying: Whose Street? Our Street

Occupy Wall Street hits the streets again to demonstrate for their one anniversary.

Still Occupying: Arrested once, but still not afraid to fight

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News, Special Reports | Leave A Comment »

Rachel Smith was arrested last October protesting on Brooklyn Bridge. She's back this year, and still not afraid to fight against capitalism. Photo by Jordyn Taylor

The danger of arrest might have been present again this morning, but Rachel Smith made it clear she was in the OWS movement for the long haul.

Still Occupying: CODEPINK

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News, Special Reports | 1 Comment »

CODEPINK members perform their signature action of throwing pink bras into the air at Bowling Green. by Alyana Alfaro

Some activists feel they have been directly impacted by this “war.”

Still Occupying: Police Occupy Wall Street

September 17th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News, Special Reports | 1 Comment »

Robert Cammiso of Park Slope, Brooklyn, at the South Street Seaport Sept. 17 shortly before marching onto Wall Street. Cammiso, 49, went back to school after being laid off from his construction job in 2009. Photo by Timothy Weisberg.

What was intended to be an act of civil disobedience turned into a cat-and-mouse chase with police, who prevented protestors from being able to occupy anything.

Still Occupying: OWS not just a youth movement

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Bill Steyert, 69, of Queens, displays his "battle flag". Steyert is a Vietnam veteran who said he has been protesting since the late 60s. Photo taken by Breana Jones.

By 7:09 a.m. Bill Steyert, 69, had been arrested for blocking traffic.

Thousands pause to remember 9/11 victims

September 12th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News, Special Reports | Leave A Comment »

Lauren DeLucia of North Bergen, N.J. sits with her father, Marco, one block away from private ceremonies for families at New York's 11th anniversary ceremony of Sept. 11. DeLucia and her father volunteered for search and rescue and cleanup teams days immediately after the Sept. 11 attacks. Photo by Timothy Weisberg

Yesterday marked the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed over 3000 and changed the New York City landscape forever.

Mixed emotions at 9/11 ceremony

September 12th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News, Special Reports | 1 Comment »

A flag is suspended from a crane next to 1 World Trade Center, the building formerly known as the Freedom Tower. by Alyana Alfaro

For many 1 World Trade Center is not a welcomed sight.

“He saved people”

September 11th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News, Special Reports | 1 Comment »

Ilia Rodriguez attends the 11th anniversary of 9/11 in honor or her son. Photo by Daniella Silva

Families and friends remember those who died on 9/11

Quiet Reflection on the 11th Anniversary of 9/11

September 11th, 2012  |  by  |  published in News, Special Reports | 1 Comment »

Vietnam Veteran and first responder, Jimmy Bacolo, remembers his service and the lives lost on 9/11.  Photo by Courtney Pence

Two veterans at Zuccotti Park made sacrifices because of 9/11.