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The New York City mayor, flanked by NYPD brass, urged students to cease demonstrations at the university Tuesday evening.

Pro-Palestinian protesters chant outside the entrance to the Columbia University campus, in New York City, on April 30, 2024. | Madina Touré/POLITICO

By Joe Anuta, Irie Sentner and Madina Touré

04/30/2024 07:36 PM EDT

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NEW YORK — Insisting demonstrations at Columbia University have “been co-opted by professional outside agitators,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday told students to leave their makeshift encampment.

The Democratic mayor, flanked by NYPD brass at police headquarters, addressed the public during a foreboding press briefing that hinted at future chaos and possible arrests. He insisted people who “have no affiliation with Columbia University”........

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