New York City Has Paid Out $53 Million in Overtime to Officers Policing Protests Since October 7

New York’s police department says it has spent more than $5 million on overtime pay for officers between April 21 and May 7 alone.

Pro-Palestine protestors are arrested during a march on the outskirts of the Met Gala on May 6, 2024 at New York City. — Pro-Palestine protestors are arrested during a march on the outskirts of the Met Gala on May 6, 2024 at New York City. Alex Kent/Getty Images

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May 9, 2024, 04:41 PM ET