A Democratic congressional candidate in New York was arrested during a protest outside the United Nations, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was addressing world leaders. The incident occurred amid a demonstration involving hundreds of people opposing the speech. The candidate, who secured a primary victory earlier this year, is widely expected to win the upcoming general election. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the arrest or the candidate’s role in the protest.
New York congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) was arrested Thursday, according to reports, during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. Avila Chevalier, who is all but assured to win Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s (D-N.Y.) blue House seat after besting him in this year’s primary, was among roughly 250...
