Officials: Damage Caused By Union Square Chaos Could Cost Up To $200,000

By Marcia Kramer, CBS New York

August 8, 2023

NEW YORK -- CBS New York got a new look at the cleanup underway Monday in Union Square following last week's chaos.

On Friday, thousands of teenagers showed up for a giveaway but ended up ripping down construction barriers, using fire extinguishers to spray the crowd, and climbing onto the roof of a subway entrance under construction.

The Union Square Market was up and running on Monday. New Yorkers enjoyed snacks at yellow chairs and tables that had been used as projectiles.

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