25 Jul 2024 | 08:37 PM UTC
US: Environmental activists to protest in New York, New York, July 27
Climate activists to protest in Lower Manhattan, New York, N.Y., US, July 27. Localized disruptions likely.
Environmental activists affiliated with several organizations including the Sunrise Movement plan to demonstrate outside the Citibank headquarters on Greenwich Street in New York City's Lower Manhattan neighborhood on July 27. The purpose of the action is to demand that Citibank and other companies cease doing business with oil producers. Participants will gather at the location starting at 11:00. Demonstrators reportedly plan to march to other locations in the city; however, organizers have released no details concerning potential destinations or march routes.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions in the area are likely the morning and early afternoon of July 27.
Avoid all protests as a precaution. Plan accordingly for travel delays; consider alternative driving routes if operating in Lower Manhattan on July 27.
