NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell and Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry told Eyewitness News that both schools authorized actions late Thursday night.
Phil Taitt has the latest in Greenwich Village on the protests.Dozens of people were arrested Friday morning when the NYPD cleared out protests at two Greenwich Village universities, NYU and The New School .
"Yesterday, for the third time, we offered a meeting with representatives of the Investment Committee and the students said no-even though we provided a confirmed date this month for the Investment Committee to consider a vote on disinvestment," Shalala wrote.Before the arrests, students at The New School were seen occupying the lobby with signs and tents. Officers with protective gear moved in as some protesters screamed.
New School said the protests continued even after they "provided a confirmed date this month for the Investment Committee to consider a vote on disinvestment."
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