Protesters gathered outside the City University of New York. (Fox News)
Several arrests were made during the protest, according to Fox News at the scene.
The individuals gathered to protest Hochul's recent decision to remove a job posting for a Palestinian studies professor role.
A group of more than 50 anti-Israel protesters took over a building at Barnard College and allegedly assaulted an employee Wednesday evening. (X/@shoshanaaufzien)
An employee was allegedly assaulted during the protest that erupted over the expulsion of two students who stormed a Columbia University classroom in January, Fox News reported.
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Fox News Digital reached out to Hochul's office for comment but did not immediately hear back.
Fox News' Christina Shaw contributed to this report.
Aubrie Spady is a Writer for Fox News Digital.
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