Occupy Wall Street-style protests reach LI
Photo credit: Randee Daddona | Protesters try to get their message seen and heard during an Occupy Wall Street protest at the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor. More than 100 protesters came out to show their support with signs and speeches. (Oct. 15, 2011)
About 200 people in Massapequa and Sag Harbor Saturday took aim at corporate influence in politics and growing income gaps as they staged local versions of the Occupy Wall Street protests.
At a rally dubbed Occupy Massapequa, about 100 people stood at Route 107 and Sunrise Highway, holding signs like "Working Class Heroes" and "Honk to Tax a Millionaire."
A steady stream of passing drivers...