New York police, protesters clash over tent encampment eviction in front of police station

Police in Albany, N.Y., on Thursday notified protesters camped outside a police station for nearly a week that they must end their "unlawful occupation."

"We have heard the grievances of the protesters loud and clear," he wrote. "We have also heard the concerns from members of that neighborhood as well as officers & non-sworn staff who serve from the South Station. For public safety purposes, it is time to end this unlawful occupation." He said protesters can continue to demonstrate in an area that is "safe and lawful."