Climate Politics
‘Tax the Rich:’ Climate Protesters Target JPMorgan’s NYC Office in Week of Action
- Dozens of activists blocked traffic near the bank’s building
- ‘Occupy Park Avenue’ is timed to Hurricane Sandy anniversary
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Protesters blocked traffic around JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s New York City offices Friday morning, calling for Governor Kathy Hochul to use a tax on the wealthy to fund climate measures.
Dozens of protesters with a large banner reading “Occupy Park Avenue” and placards targeting the fossil fuel industry and JPMorgan blocked an intersection just across the street from 270 Park Ave., where the bank is building its new headquarters. The crowd chanted, “Arrest Jamie Dimon,” referring to the bank’s chief executive, and at least two protesters were led off in handcuffs by police.