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Police Arrest Men After Searching Sewer Near UN Hotel

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Rodriguez, Reveron Arrested

Police arrested Kevin Rodriguez, 26, and Samuel Reveron, 25, after they emerged from a manhole near Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN hotel.
Detectives said the men entered the sewer to search for valuables such as jewelry and scrap metal.
They were charged with trespass and conspiracy after a 911 call at about 4:35 a.m.
At a Friday hearing the suspects pleaded not guilty and were released without bail.

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Police Detain Protesters

Police arrested over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside the UN as Netanyahu addressed the 81st General Assembly.
The NYPD Strategic Response Group used zip-ties and buses to detain protesters blocking First Avenue.
Arrests included congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier and Council members Chi Ossé and Alexa Avilés.
Protesters, about 400 participants, demanded ending U.S. military aid, citing $17.9 billion since Gaza and $3.8 billion annually.

History

Historical Context

On October 15, 1970, a massive anti-Vietnam War demonstration converged on the United Nations Headquarters in New York, prompting a police crackdown. The NYPD, assisted by the United Nations Security Council, arrested roughly 400 protesters, including activist Abbie Hoffman, after issuing a curfew at 9 p.m. Today’s arrests of Kevin Rodriguez, Samuel Reveron, and over 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators echo that 1970 showdown, as both involve unauthorized entry and political dissent at the UN. The precedent of mass detentions underscores how security policies at the United Nations can shape public protest dynamics and influence future diplomatic engagements.

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Rodriguez, Reveron Arrested

Police arrested Kevin Rodriguez, 26, and Samuel Reveron, 25, after they emerged from a manhole near Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN hotel.
Detectives said the men entered the sewer to search for valuables such as jewelry and scrap metal.
They were charged with trespass and conspiracy after a 911 call at about 4:35 a.m.
At a Friday hearing the suspects pleaded not guilty and were released without bail.

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