{"id":372814,"date":"2026-10-14T10:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/372814\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T10:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:36:38","slug":"no-kings-protests-saturday-in-the-nyc-area-map-street-closures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/372814\/","title":{"rendered":"‘No Kings’ protests Saturday in the NYC area: Map, street closures"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"'No \"'No ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests in NYC<\/a> <\/p>\n

Thousands of people in New York City and the Tri-State area joined in “No Kings” protests to show their opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration. FOX 5 NY’s Meredith Gorman has the latest from the ground.<\/p>\n

NEW YORK – Hundreds of “No Kings Day”<\/a> protests are planned across the United States \u2013 including in the New York City area \u2013 this weekend on Saturday, October 17 to protest the Trump administration’s policies.<\/p>\n

\u2018No Kings\u2019 protest October 17 <\/p>\n

Local perspective:<\/p>\n

With dozens of streets already scheduled to be closed this weekend, the demonstrations could cause even more traffic disruptions. While the NYPD hasn’t specifically closed any streets as a result of the expected protests, scheduled weekend closures are already in effect. Click HERE<\/a> for a full list.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the demonstrations planned in New York City and New Jersey on Saturday, October 17:<\/p>\n

JUMP TO: NEW YORK CITY<\/a> l NEW JERSEY<\/a> l LONG ISLAND<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\" \u2018No Kings protest near me New York City<\/a> \"This <\/p>\n

This is one of many No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance protest events taking place throughout the United States on Flag Day 2025. Demonstrators display signs with a variety of slogans and are peacefully protesting actions by President Donald Trump a <\/p>\n

New Jersey<\/a> Long Island<\/a> <\/p>\n

To find a demonstration near you, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

What is the ‘No Kings’ protest? <\/p>\n

The “No Kings” theme<\/a> was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.<\/p>\n

\"Detroit, <\/p>\n

Detroit, Michigan, 17 February 2025, People say ‘No Kings on Presidents Day’ in response to what they say are President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s undemocratic actions. The event was organized by 50501. (Photo by: Jim West\/UCG\/Universal Images Group via <\/p>\n

The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a press release from No Kings.<\/p>\n

The Source: This article uses reporting from the Associated Press, the No Kings website and the New York City Department of Transportation website.<\/p>\n

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