NEW YORK (PIX11) – Thousands of New Yorkers will take to the streets as part of nationwide rallies, protesting federal cuts and layoffs led by the Trump administration.
Rallies and events are planned for 1 p.m. on Saturday at Bryant Park in Manhattan, 31 Oak Street in Patchogue, Long Island and the All Saints Episcopal Church on Staten Island.
As many as 250,000 people are expected to join over 1,000 similar events in all 50 states and in Washington, D.C.
“Everyday New Yorkers are sending a clear message: Take your hands off our healthcare, our Social Security, our civil rights, our freedom, and our education,” read the notice for the Bryant Park rally.
Protesters in Manhattan will march from Bryant Park to Madison Square Park, while Long Island marchers plan to rally near the office of Congressman Andrew Garbarino.
On Staten Island, residents will host a town hall event in solidarity with the nationwide protests and share stories on how the cuts are impacting their communities.
Thousands of federal workers have been fired or left since President Donald Trump took office, with more cuts on the way. Much of the downsizing has been carried out by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE.
Dominique Jack is a digital content producer from Brooklyn with more than five years of experience covering news. She joined PIX11 in 2024. More of her work can be found here.
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