Image of 6 protesters standing outside of Whitehall Terminal protesting the Migrant Issue in New York and against the demonetization of Haitians.

Migrant Protest Outside Whitehall Terminal | Sustainable Development 16 & 17

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Image of 6 protesters standing outside of Whitehall Terminal protesting the Migrant Issue in New York and against the demonetization of Haitians. Picture taken by Valeria Pavia Marin 

At the last stop downtown, near the South Ferry on the one train, I encountered a group holding signs advocating for immigrants’ rights. I was shocked to see protesters outside Whitehall, as this is my usual route home. However, it became clear that they had gathered to support immigrant vendors in the area, who were facing efforts by the NYPD to shut them down.

Image of Times Square taken on October 3rd, 2024, on top of the “Red Stairs” displaying the billboard lights, thousands of visitors, and dance performance gathered in a circle on the left.

Times Square | Sustainability Goals 16 & 17

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Image of Times Square taken on October 3rd, 2024, on top of the “Red Stairs” displaying the billboard lights, thousands of visitors, and dance performance gathered in a circle on the right. Picture taken by Valeria Pavia Marin

 

Times Square is often an area that tourists worldwide visit. It brings people from different cultures together, allowing a space to share information about social and economic issues, but the culture of consumerism can overshadow it.