NYC Anti-Trump Protesters March from Union Square to Trump Tower, Marking Fourth Day of Demonstrations

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — New Yorkers unhappy with the results of the election, took to the streets once again for a demonstration that began in Union Square. Citizens marched up Fifth Avenue toward Trump Tower, marking a fourth day of protests against President-elect Donald Trump.

The NYPD issued a notice, warning of traffic delays both in the area of Trump Tower and Union Square. Around 4:45 p.m., police had blocked off fifth avenue between 50th and 60th streets and 57th street was closed between Madison and Sixth avenues, effectively blocking off Trump Tower.

Protesters were apparently stopped a block away from Trump Tower. Demonstrators in the city on Friday also reported being blocked from approaching the tower.

Among the crowd was filmmaker and outspoken critic of Donald Trump, Michael Moore, who broadcasted live from outside Trump Tower.

Chloe Morales, a Patch employee at the scene of the protest, reported hearing chants of, "My body, my choice!" from women and men returning with "Her body, her choice!" - "Don't let the planet die! Climate change is not a lie!" - "Say it loud. Say it clear. Refugees are welcome here!" - "Hands too small, can't build a wall!"

Protesters also reportedly shouted at pedestrians, "Stop shopping! Start marching!"

"I think there’s a pretty strong tradition in this country that you don’t isolate protest too far from the point where people are focusing on," Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a press conference Thursday, addressing the ongoing protests. "Even the White House — historically, people get very close to the White House when they’re protesting. That’s actually been something that’s been honored across generations and parties. The NYPD is certainly going to figure out the best location, but I don’t think we’re talking about moving people far away."

"It’s the American tradition," the mayor added. "It’s a good one. It’s a New York City tradition to honor and respect protests whether we agree with it or not."

Patch's Simone Wilson noted that the mayor's statement was in stark contrast with law enforcement's actions of people being kept away from approaching Trump Tower.

Protesters have marched through the streets of New York, and across the country, since Wednesday night when Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States.

SEE ALSO:

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• 65 Arrested at NYC Trump Protest, Including Group of Journalists
• WATCH: Anti-Trump Protesters Shut Down Midtown Manhattan

Patch will update this report.

Main Image via @PattifromNYC via Twitter,Inline images by Chloe Morales/Patch