Rochester - Thursday night a victory, little-known to those outside the Occupy Movement and not televised, was granted to Occupy Rochester. The mayor of the city, Thomas Richards, gave the protesters 24-hour access to Washington Square Park. Alongside Mayor Richards was police chief Jim Sheppard to sign the contract at 6:30 p.m. EST.
With the permitted access now the protesters are able to pitch tents, put up banners, and use amplified sound The only stipulation is the city has the ability to withdraw the permission after 2 months if the conditions of the contract were not met.
One of the protesters, Jack Spula,said "I think the city did the right thing, I feel there is
something building between officials and the grassroots in terms of aims
of this movement. We're actually shaking the foundations of things and
people are listening."
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