NYU protesters cleared out by NYPD. See the school’s response. [Video]

NEW YORK — A pro-Palestinian encampment at NYU was cleared out by police Monday night, resulting in several arrests. 

The NYPD moved in on the demonstration at Gould Plaza near the Stern School of Business just after 8:15 p.m. and started taking down tents and making arrests. Chopper 2’s Dan Rice reported at least two dozen demonstrators being taken to four police buses. While that was happening, protesters started throwing objects in the direction of police officers.

“We stand with Palestine and we stand with the liberation of all people,” one protester said.

After the police moved in, many protesters relocated to a location on West 3rd Street in Greenwich Village, not far from the Stern School of Business. Others carrying signs started marching peacefully in Lower Manhattan.

Earlier in the day, students took over the school’s steps and were also joined by what appeared to be some faculty members. Several pro-Palestinian …