The Rally for Life - held in White Plains for those who are unable to make the trip to Washington for the annual March for Life on January 22nd - got some coverage in the Westchester Journal News. There was also television coverage by two of the local TV stations.
The Rally for Life drew about 25 people, spread out over the 12 noon to 1 PM time frame.
Abortion protesters hit streets in downtown White Plains
WHITE PLAINS - Protesters hit downtown streets yesterday on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion.
About a dozen people carried anti-abortion placards near Mamaroneck Avenue and Maple Street, steps away from an abortion clinic. The protesters said they wanted to add their voices to those of protesters from Westchester and Rockland counties who traveled to Washington yesterday for the March for Life demonstration.
"We also need a local presence to demonstrate local support for unborn babies," said Yonkers resident Thomas Byrne, 59, chairman of the Westchester County Right to Life Party.
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