Gov. Kathy Hochul's event at CUNY's City College in Harlem was unexpectedly canceled just before its start time due to heightened security concerns linked to anticipated anti-Israel protests. Officials were worried about potential disruptions from demonstrators, some of whom had previously taken over a building at Barnard College. The event, which aimed to discuss workforce development and was slated to include former Rep. Charles Rangel, faced challenges reflecting the tense atmosphere surrounding public gatherings on relevant political issues.
The event with Gov. Kathy Hochul at City College was abruptly canceled due to security threats associated with potential protests, highlighting increasing tensions around public gatherings.
Officials expressed concerns about the possibility of disruptions from protesters, especially following an incident where demonstrators took over a building at Barnard College.
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