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BuskNY co-founder Matthew Christian was arrested for playing the violin in the subway

Arrested for Subway Busking? You Could be in for a Settlement

Subway performers have successfully sued the NYPD for wrongful arrests to the tune of $120,000.
By Felipe De La Hoz
Dancing on the train cars is illegal, but many buskers feel unsafe from the NYPD on the platforms. (Getty)

Subway Performers Stage Press Conference Over Wrongful Arrests

BuskNY, a group for freelance street performers, met on the steps of city hall to protest the unlawful arrests of MTA buskers.
By Steffi Feldman

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