"Occupy Wall Street demonstrators have converged on two public squares in New York after a day of protest that has seen solidarity rallies across the US.
Activists attempted to "occupy" New York subway stations during rush hour and earlier they marched through the financial district earlier.
About 175 people were arrested in clashes with riot police as trouble flared near the stock exchange.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg said five policemen had minor injuries.
Protesters were hoping to march on New York's Brooklyn Bridge on Thursday evening.
They have massed in Foley Square, close to the bridge, but a large police presence appears to be blocking them from crossing.
Elsewhere in lower Manhattan, demonstrators have massed at Union Square.
Police were out in force, penning in protesters with barricades and ordering marchers to stay off the traffic lanes."
Activists attempted to "occupy" New York subway stations during rush hour and earlier they marched through the financial district earlier.
About 175 people were arrested in clashes with riot police as trouble flared near the stock exchange.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg said five policemen had minor injuries.
Protesters were hoping to march on New York's Brooklyn Bridge on Thursday evening.
They have massed in Foley Square, close to the bridge, but a large police presence appears to be blocking them from crossing.
Elsewhere in lower Manhattan, demonstrators have massed at Union Square.
Police were out in force, penning in protesters with barricades and ordering marchers to stay off the traffic lanes."
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