Some companies in New York Metropolis had been closed Monday as a part of A Day With out Immigrants, a nationwide protest strike calling consideration to the function immigrants play within the U.S. financial system.
Many shops alongside Port Richmond Ave. in Staten Island had been closed, together with San Jeronimo Deli & Grocery, which had a vibrant yellow signal on its roll down gate asserting in Spanish why it will be closed Monday.
“Joining with the call for peaceful protest in relation to the immigration cause that has been taking place in the country and the increase in the prices of Mexican products that will affect both businesses and consumers,’ the sign reads. “Let’s unite for a day!”
Residence Furnishings Depot, additionally on Port Richmond Ave., had an indication posted on its closed gate studying “Support the immigrant community, united we will never be defeated.”
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Shops on Port Richmond Ave. in Staten Island are closed as a part of A Day With out Immigrants on Monday. (Rose Abuin / New York Every day Information)
Organizers of the protest inspired immigrants to forego work, buying and college.
“Let’s raise our voices for our rights and our families,” an Instagram put up selling the protest reads.
The protest comes towards a backdrop of renewed ICE raids in New York Metropolis and elsewhere within the nation since President Trump took workplace final month.
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Mexico In My Pocket, a boutique on Court docket St. in Carroll Gardens, was closed on Monday in honor of A Day With out Immigrants. (Cayla Bamberger / New York Every day Information)
Initially Printed: February 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM EST
