Protests erupt outside United Nations ahead of President Trump's speech

Protesters gathered outside the United Nations General Assembly in Midtown Manhattan ahead of President Donald Trump’s address. Multiple demonstrations, including an anti-Trump rally, occurred near Second Avenue and 42nd Street. State Senator Erik Bottcher joined the protests, which involved some individuals sitting in crosswalks.
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Protests erupted outside the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday morning ahead of President Donald Trump's address. Multiple protests took on different issues near Second Avenue and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, including an anti-Trump rally. State Sen. Erik Bottcher joined a protest Tuesday morning. Protesters sat in the crosswalk on [...]
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