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City officials: Safety reminders, parking restrictions ahead of downtown protests
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Cleveland police are issuing safety reminders ahead of expected protests this weekend in downtown Cleveland. 'We want to make sure people's First Amendment speech is protected. We want to make sure folks are heard. At the same time, we just want them to do so lawfully,' said Sgt. Freddy Diaz with Cleveland police. Diaz said the Cleveland Division of Police are prepared for the expected crowds. 'Safety is our number one priority. However, we want to remind people that there are other activities downtown, other events as well,' said Diaz. He disappeared in 1991. Investigators now dig for clues in his family's old backyard Cleveland is one of hundreds of cities planning to hold a 'No Kings' rally on Saturday as a show of opposition while a military parade is held the same day in Washington, D.C. The protest also overlaps with the city's Juneteenth celebrations on Mall C. In addition, there are several other events downtown. 'We have an emergency operations plan in place. We have officers placed at strategic places. We have discussed a variety of scenarios,' said Diaz. Diaz said the protest will begin at Cleveland's iconic Free Stamp and organizers have agreed to keep people on the sidewalks. 'To encourage those that are participating to step out onto the street puts a liability on the organizers, so that's a reminder we want to put out,' said Diaz. Honor Home for women veterans opens in Stark County Due to the expected protest and events, parking restrictions will be in effect on several downtown streets, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday through 4 a.m. Sunday. At the same time, Downtown Cleveland Inc. is also planning to assist the tens of thousands of people expected to converge on downtown Cleveland. 'Our ambassadors will be out in full swing. There will be significant visibility throughout Public Square and downtown. They are there to answer questions, provide services like if people need directions to where they want to go,' said Olivia Willis, with Downtown Cleveland Inc. The parking restrictions include: West Mall Drive, Lakeside to Rockwell W. 9th St., Superior to Front W. 6th St., Superior to Lakeside W. 3rd St., Rockwell to Summit W. 4th St., Lakeside to St. Clair E. 6th St., Euclid to Lakeside E. 9th St., Prospect to Lakeside E. 12th St., Euclid to Lakeside E. 4th St., Huron to Prospect E. 2nd St., High to Prospect Lakeside Ave., E. 12th St. to W. 9th St. St. Clair Ave., E. 12th St. to W. 9th St. Superior Ave, E. 12th St. to W. 9th St. Rockwell Ave, E. 12th St. to W. 3rd St. Euclid Ave., E. 12th St. to Public Square Prospect Ave., E. 12th St. to Public Square Vincent, E. 6th St. to E. 12th St. Chester, E. 9th St. to E. 13th St. Walnut. E. 9th St. to E. 12th St. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Climate
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St. Patrick's Day Parade: Here's what to know
CLEVELAND (WJW) – The City of Cleveland is celebrating all things Irish today! People dressed in green will pack downtown for the 183rd St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade kicks off at 1:04 p.m. at Superior Avenue and East 18th Street then continues down all the way to Public Square. Superior Avenue will be closed down as well as a lot of the side streets. FORECAST: Bundle up for St. Patrick's Day parade Keep in mind this is one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day parades in the country and the city said it's likely the single largest event in Ohio in terms of concentration of people. That's why it's important to be prepared for what you're getting into and arrive early. Parking restrictions start at 9 a.m. and run through 5 p.m. Plus, parking is limited due to all the closures and some construction. The parade will be stacked with more than 130 units including high school marching bands, pipe bands, floats, and other entertainment. Of course there will be even more people in the bars and restaurants and on the streets watching the fun. LIST: NE Ohio Irish pubs perfect for St. Paddy's Cleveland Division of Police will have dozens of officers staffed along the parade route to ensure safety. Fire and EMS will be on hand for medical emergencies. To add an increased layer of safety, jersey barriers have been added to prevent cars from driving up onto the sidewalk. That is in response to the terrorist attack in New Orleans. 'We see other cities, and some of the challenges they face and we learn from those,' said Cleveland Division of Police Public Information Officer Freddy Diaz. 'We improve our safety measures each time these events occur. We review, say hey can we do better how can we improve the situations.' Police are reminding parents to keep an eye on your children in these crowds. They said you should tell your children ahead of time that if they get lost to look for someone in uniform. If you do lose your child go to Terminal Tower where they have set up a reunification center. Police also said it's smart to take a picture of your child at the beginning of the day to help describe their clothing accurately. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
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Chicago man charged in fatal New Year's Day stabbing
CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been charged with murder in a deadly New Year's Day stabbing in Little Village. What we know Freddy Diaz, 44, has been charged with one felony count of first-degree murder, according to Chicago police. He was arrested Feb. 13 in the 100 block of West Jefferson Street in Joliet after being identified as a suspect in a Jan. 1 stabbing, authorities said. Diaz is accused of fatally stabbing a 40-year-old man in the 2200 block of South Central Park Avenue in Little Village. Police have not released further details about the victim or the incident. What's next Diaz is scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing on Feb. 15.
