The past few days have proven to be characterized by a surge in momentum for the Occupy Wall Street movement, which has now appeared in over 190 cities in the United States and over 15 different countries worldwide.
Thursday evening, Mayor Bloomberg issued a statement in which he announced his intention to vacate Zuccotti Park and evict the protestors for “sanitation” purposes. In response, protestors sent a call for more troops to come join them in solidarity, and to prove that the area which has become the living area for hundreds is not dirty or hazardous.
See the pictures and judge for yourself if Zuccotti Park was in need of some cleaning up.
A rainy midnight on a Thursday, and no real prospects for business.
The food truck vendors have experienced a huge decrease in customers and revenue since the occupation began across the street.
A crowd stronger than ever ready for the imminent confrontation with city forces in the morning; all are urged to clean and practice nonviolent disobedience.
Crowds gather as a meeting forms and "mic" checks are performed in anticipation of the unification against the city forces.
Just across the street from Zuccotti park, the NYPD forces keep close watch in silent anticipation of any possible surge of violence.
The Wall Street protestors state as many truths as possible to defend help their cause from the allegations that Zuccotti Park was unlivable and a hazard to the community.
As part of the collective effort to hold their ground and not yield to police and city forces, protestors were seen sweeping and scrubbing the camp perimeter so they could be found irreproachable.
The janitors' closet, in plain sight and easily accessible for anyone to pitch in and scrub.