Statement by NYU Spokesman John Beckman

"Earlier tonight, a group of protesters temporarily established an encampment on the Greene St. Walkway between Bleecker and Houston St. in violation of the University rules.

"The protesters were notified that they must remove the tents.

"They have now done so, which has significantly de-escalated the situation.

"If the protest continues peacefully, not in contravention of NYU's rules regarding protest, and without any re-establishment of the tent encampment, we do not anticipate the need for further intervention."