Bronx’s Hands Off Protest Stands in Mott Haven

Mott Haven rallied last night with the Bronx’s Hands Off Protest, shaking NYC’s spring on April 5. Organizer Amir Hassan led chants as 400 stood, a free march against policy shifts. It’s borough fight—pure BX vibe, signs hot. A kid waved a banner; a pro roared a speech. ‘Bronx resists—this is it,’ Hassan says, passing mics. The streets turned frontline.

The protest’s fresh—April 5’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing blocks by 4 p.m. Hassan’s a Soundview activist; last night’s crowd hit max—voices echoed. A latecomer nabbed a sign; drums beat—NYC grit glowed. Speeches hit six—causes ruled. #BronxHandsOff trended; Manhattan wants a march.

Some griped—’Too chaotic,’ sniped a passerby, dodging crowds. A barricade wobbled—fixed quick; spirit held. A rival’s pitching a Fordham rally, splitting voices. Still, 500 stayed—fists reigned. Mott Haven’s never stood so bold.

Hassan’s teasing a weekly run, maybe a sit-in if spring bites. ‘NYC’s heart—this guards it,’ he says, packing flags. The protest’s a Bronx win—grit meets fight. It’s a rally rush; catch the next. Bring signs—streets call.