Protests in New York continue amid New Year's Eve celebrations

You might think New Year's Eve is a time for celebration, but for some it's another opportunity to continue the anti-police brutality protests that have spread across the U.S. in recent weeks

As thousands pack New York's Times Square, a group of protesters have gathered at Union Square, about a mile and a half away, with signs in tow and intent on keeping the issue of police interactions with the community front and center

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NOW: dozens of protesters gather in Union Sq ahead of NYE march; almost as many #NYPD readied w plastic cuffs standby http://ift.tt/1EMB5a2

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