Union Workers, Politicians Voice Support For "Occupy Wall Street" Protesters Following Arrests

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Hundreds were arrested over the weekend as the “Occupy Wall Street” protesters took to the Brooklyn Bridge, but politicians and demonstrators alike rallied Monday to show their support for the cause, which continues to draw skepticism from some due to its lack of a central message. NY1’s Courtney Gross filed the following report.

After some expressed skepticism of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement because protesters don't have any formal demands, demonstrators appeared to gain some momentum on Monday, when Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer expressed support for the hundreds gathered at Zucotti Park downtown.

"The city should be able to manage people's right to speak out about their government or even Wall Street, and I don't think we should get all frazzled and freaked out ‘cause people are protesting," said Stringer.

The Transport Workers Union supported the protesters, as well, filing a restraining order in court to prevent the NYPD from transporting arrested demonstrators in MTA vehicles.

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1. "...to prevent the NYPD from transporting arrested demonstrators in MTA vehicles."

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