
During a recent news conference with city officials, Chief of Patrol John Chell of the New York Police Department revealed that approximately 300 individuals were arrested by NYPD officers at a Columbia University building. The majority of these arrests were connected to the break-in at Hamilton Hall.
Out of the 282 arrests made in relation to the incident, 173 individuals were from City College, while 109 were from Columbia University. This indicates a significant presence of City College students involved in the unauthorized entry.