Arrests made after fires set, clashes with police in NYC

Despite no reports of unrest across NYC on Election Day, several arrests were made Wednesday night as individuals set fires and clashed with police. An earlier rally dispersed peacefully, but about an hour later, there were reports of unrest and clashing with police near Leroy Street and 7th Ave in Greenwich Village. Police say they arrested at least 20 people. Sources tell ABC News they were charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, unlawful assembly and obstruction government administration. “
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