OWS uses pedal-power to charge NYC cell phones

As part of the Occupy Sandy Relief NYC campaign, members of the Occupy movement have started an OWS bike generator service, to charge battery-depleted phones and get people back in contact in New York City.

Digital Journal reported on the Occupy Sandy Relief NYC campaign, started by Occupy Wall Street members to assist in New York City, after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy... read more.

Video: Occupy Wall Street — One year on

Between September 15 and 17, Occupy Wall Street celebrated its first year anniversary in several actions in lower Manhattan.

The three days covering the anniversary were broken up into a day of education, a day of celebration and a day of liberation.

Occupy Wall Street participants used their first anniversary to show that they are still active, organizing actions every day all across the city. Those in attendance made it clear that their movement is far from over... read more and watch documentary.

Mass arrests as OWS celebrates 1 year anniversary (video)

Over 180 protesters were arrested and photographers abused as Occupy Wall Street took over the Financial District of New York yelling, 'Banks got bailed out, we got sold out.' 

On Monday, September 17, they celebrated the first anniversary of their struggle by attempting to take over the Financial District of New York.  Read more and watch videos.

Multiple arrests at Occupy Wall Street gathering (video)

As OWS members gathered on Saturday, ready for Monday's anniversary march in Wall Street, police swooped in and arrested 25 protesters.

Monday, September 17 will mark the one-year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Naturally, OWS members are getting ready to celebrate that anniversary on Monday, but the NYPD were apparently thinking otherwise... read more and watch videos.

Video: Time-lapse ink sketch of Lower Manhattan skyline

A British artist has created a remarkable time-lapse sketch of the Lower Manhattan skyline from the top of the Empire State building in New York.

Patrick Vale wanted to prove that he draws freehand, and what better way to do this than to set up a smart phone on a tripod and actually film the whole process? The video has since gone viral on both YouTube and Vimeo and is named "Empire State of Pen."

Vale took four days to complete the ink sketch, sitting on the observation deck on the 102nd floor of the Empire State building... read more and watch video.

Kidnap victim found in Queens garage of NYPD detective

A 25-year-old man has been kidnapped and held for $75,000 ransom in a Queens, New York garage belonging to a New York Police Department detective.

The man was found, bound with rope and zip ties, in a garage belonging to NYPD detective Ondre Johnson. Johnson claims he is not involved, but has been taken into custody and suspended from duty.

The 17-year veteran of the NYPD, a member of a Brooklyn gang investigation unit, is not in prison and is not currently facing any charges... read more.

Video: 'American Spring' the Occupy documentary

A documentary has been produced about the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City, U.S.A. Interviews with protesters are included and views are given by other people in the street.

Although spring in New York is still chilly, the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) members are out in the streets trying to make their case.

The movement includes people from very varied backgrounds, but the agenda remains the same. They are fighting against income inequality, the corruption of the banks and multinational corporations, against foreclosures on peoples' homes, climate change and police brutality... read full article and watch 26 minute documentary.

Win in NYPD case against OWS due to video footage

Alexander Arbuckle went on trial for disorderly conduct in the Occupy Wall Street protest early on New Years' Day. However, he won his case due to the video footage of a journalist.

In what Occupy Wall Street are calling a victory of justice, Arbuckle had his day in court (well two days) before being found not guilty.

Over the past few months since Occupy Wall Street began in September 2011, hundreds of protesters have been arrested. However, it was photographer and citizen journalist Alexander Arbuckle's case that came up first for trial.... read full article.

Video: Possibly the best card trick ever performed in Times Square

Pedestrians in New York's Times Square were treated to an amazing card trick. It was a case of "pick a card, any card" but the results were, well ... quite unusual.

A magician, Dave Cremin, performs an impossible card trick in Times Square, New York, to the amazement of many passersby.

He shows the audience his pack of cards, which he says are quite ordinary, although very special to him.

Then he asks a guy to pick a card, any card, with amazing results.

Can you see how he did it?  Read full article and view video.