Mayor Adams of NYC Announces Increased Police Presence ‘Near’ Columbia University

Protesting students against the war in Gaza have taken over the lawn of Columbia University, prompting New York City Mayor Eric Adams to announce an increase in police presence “around” the college on Sunday.

“Columbia University is a private institution on private property, which means the NYPD cannot have a presence on campus unless specifically requested by senior university officials,” Adams said on X.

“The NYPD has an increased presence of officers situated around the campus to protect students and all New Yorkers on public streets, and they stand ready to respond if a request is made by the university, like was done this past Thursday,” he said.