New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a warning on Tuesday night, urging protestors gathered around Columbia University to leave the area immediately. Mayor Adams expressed concerns about 'external actors' causing public safety issues during the protests.
Adams emphasized that these external actors were not present to promote peace or unity but rather to incite discord and divisiveness among the protestors. He stated that these individuals were actively creating serious public safety concerns at the protests.
The Mayor stressed the urgency of the situation, stating that the city could not afford to wait for the situation to escalate further and that it needed to be resolved immediately. He called on all protestors, especially students, to adhere to Columbia University's orders and vacate the area promptly.
Adams also appealed to the parents of the protesting students, urging them to contact their children and encourage them to leave the area before the situation worsens in any way.
The Mayor's message underscored the importance of maintaining public safety and order during protests while ensuring that peaceful demonstrations can take place without interference from disruptive elements.
