Its been more than 60 days. I haven't been there for all of them, and, with the exception of a handful of my colleagues, didn't see this philosophical and political tsunami coming.
Days, nights, clashes, laughter, fatigue, rain, snow, heat and cold have the protesters and authorities been met. Supporters and detractors have been vocal, with the numbers participating at some events staggering.
It would seem there are many days to come before those wishing to be heard decide a different path, but for now I look back at moments along the way.
(Photos © Craig Ruttle 2011, © Craig Ruttle/Associated Press 2011, © Craig Ruttle/Newsday 2011)
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| Oct 3, 2011, Zuccotti Park. |
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| Oct 3, 2011, Zombie march on Wall Street. |
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| Oct. 3, 2011, Zuccotti Park. |
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| October 5, 2011, meditation in Zuccotti Park. |
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| October 5, 2011, an arrest before a larger labor rally and supporters joined up at Zuccotti Park. |
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| October 5, 2011, a massive rally supports OWS. |
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| Oct. 5, 2011, OWS protesters try to breach blocked entrance at Wall St. and Broadway. |
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| Oct. 7, 2011, quiet in Zuccotti Park. |
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| Oct. 7, 2011, Zuccotti Park. |
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| October 8, 2011, marching from Washington Square Park. |
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| October 11, 2011, march on Millionaire's home's, Upper East Side of New York. |
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| October 13, 2011, protesters react to Zuccotti Park cleaning deadline slated for the coming morning. |
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| October 14, 2011, a large NYPD presence readies for pending park evacuation for cleaning that has put protesters on edge; it was postponed a short time later. |
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| October 14, 2011, reacting to cleaning and evacuation postponement in Zuccotti Park. |
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| October 14, 2011, reacting to postponement. | | | |
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| October 15, 2011: a massive rally converges on Times Square, tense moments and skirmishes ensue. |
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| October 15, 2011: a massive rally converges on Times Square, a stalemate at 46th and Broadway. | |
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| October 15, 2011: NYPD Chief Joseph Esposito smiles as he is cheered by OWS protesters after stepping in and separating his officers and the demonstrators, ending a two hour stalemate peacefully. |
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| October 29, 2011: OWS protesters hold Zuccotti Park during very poor weather conditions. |
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| November 15, 2011, police and protesters clash near Zuccotti Park as the city decides to shut down the park and sweep away all tents, sleeping bags, food and other material from the park. |
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| November 15, 2011, Zuccotti Park is cleaned after the city decides to shut down the park and sweep away all tents, sleeping bags, food and other material from the park. |
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| November 15, 2011, police and protesters clash near Zuccotti Park as the city sweeps away all tents, sleeping bags, food and other material from the park. |
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| November 15, 2011, two protesters who had spent 56 days at Zuccotti Park sit along a fence after the sweep. The park opened again a short time later, but no longer allowing camping/sleeping gear of any kind. |
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| November 15, 2011, protesters move to Duarte Park north Zuccotti Park and temporarily occupy the area. |
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| November 17, 2011, the Day of Action OWS protests start early in the morning as people head to work on nearby Wall Street. |
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| November 17, 2011, police and protesters battle at Pine and William Streets as the NYPD pushed protesters from the street in Lower Manhattan. |
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| November 17, 2011, NYPD officer and protesters in a tug of war with protester Hannah Morgan of Vermont in the middle. After about 20 seconds, the NYPD officer released and Morgan shook it off and continued her protest. |
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| November 17, 2011, NYPD and protesters fill Zuccotti Park during the Day of Action. |
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| November 17, 2011, a 99% projection is cast high above thousands marchers, a march that peacefully ended the Day of Action. |
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(Photos © Craig Ruttle 2011, © Craig Ruttle/Associated Press 2011, © Craig Ruttle/Newsday 2011)
