In Photos: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow Protest Violence

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – A large crowd of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow residents rose up to protest violence against women Thursday afternoon.

Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow residents rise up and dance to protest violence against women as part of the "One Billion Rising" project.

Photo Credit: Meredith Shamburger

by Meredith Shamburger

02/14/2013 6:00 p.m.

The "Hudson River Rising" event saw more than 75 people marching down Route 9 and Main Street in Tarrytown, converging in a flash dance mob.

The event was part of the global "One Billion Rising" initative, where people raise awareness about violence against women in a bid to stop it.

Click through our gallery to see photos from the event.

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