Dispatches from yesterday's NYC Indymedia Breaking News

The actual news, I should say.

09/01 04:02 PM We are receiving reports of the conditions inside Pier 57. There are between 1000-2000 people inside, and multiple reports of oil/chemical residue on the floor. Also, one caller reported dehydration, verbal abuse from guards, no room to sit down. People are being held without charges and without having been read their rights.

09/01 05:00 PM Several thousand people are in the labor march, which is at 31st and 8th.

09/01 05:55 PM At 4PM the Labor march ended into a large stationary rally on 6th Ave extending approximately 4-5 north-south city blocks. Tens of thousands of labor activists are separated largely by union affiliation and are listing to union speakers and live music.

09/01 07:03 PM 300 people reported protesting outside CBS building.

09/01 09:16 PM A Portland IMC reporter who was arrested yesterday reports that he had his camera smashed by the police. He was charged with reckless endangerment because he was taking photos. He is expected to be released soon.

Oh, that item bodes really well for me... there may not be pics from the streets tomorrow, folks.

09/01 11:45 PM A benefit for arrestees was being held at Piano's. The guitarist for the band Aphrodesia was standing outside the venue. In less than a minute, police pulled up and arrested him allegedly for having a pocket knife attached to his belt.