A police spokesperson says there are stepped up patrols in the park and around the neighborhood.
NEW YORK -- As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, rallies in the Tri-State Area continue.Dueling rallies were held in Washington Square Park on Tuesday afternoon.On one side, there was a pro-Israel rally that was organized by NYU students, and on the other side were people in support of the Palestinian people.
Both sides rallied while respecting each other's space.One thing they have in common -- praying for their countries and the atrocities happening there.
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