Thousands of Jewish and Palestinians protesters take over the Grand Central lobby during protest demanding immediate ceasefire of attacks to Gaza by Israeli forces, on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in New York. - Luiz C. Ribeiro/New York Daily News/TNS
NEW YORK — Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters packed into Grand Central Terminal during Friday rush hour — partially shutting down the transit hub and leading to more than 100 arrests. Metro-North service was shut down at the terminal, with the MTA advising customers to use the 125th St. station, instead. East-bound Long Island Rail Road service was still running at the Grand Central Madison stop, though the entrances were restricted during the tumult. Subway service on the 4, 5, 6 and 7 lines was severely disrupted, the MTA stated. Pre-recorded announcements from police warning of impendi...
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