Mayor Adams Defends NYPD Amid Controversial Bay Ridge Protest Arrests

Videos show police punching pro-Palestinian demonstrators; Adams calls incidents 'isolated' and announces review.

41 people were arrested at the Bay Ridge protest, with charges ranging from disorderly conduct to felony assault.
Videos posted online show officers punching and tackling protesters, sparking public outcry and demands for accountability.
Mayor Adams praised the NYPD's handling of the protest but acknowledged the need for a review of the incidents.
The protest marked the annual Nakba Day, commemorating the displacement of Palestinians in 1948.
Critics argue the NYPD's response was excessively aggressive, pointing to a pattern of harsh treatment towards pro-Palestinian demonstrators.