Officials in New York City decided to postpone the scheduled clean-up of the downtown Manhattan park where anti-Wall Street protesters had been camping for a month. The private owner of Zuccotti Park, Brookfield Office Properties, made the decision to delay the cleaning, which was supposed to start at 7 a.m. EDT. Deputy Mayor Cas Holloway did not provide a reason for the postponement. Protesters were happy about the news and celebrated at the park, but several arrests were made when a large group marched through the downtown financial district. A representative from the New York Police Department confirmed that there were arrests, but did not specify how many or provide any further information. Many protesters were concerned that the cleaning operation would be used as a way to shut down the movement, which has inspired solidarity protests in over 1,400 cities. According to Occupy Together and United for Global Change, there were plans for global rallies in 71 countries on Saturday. Protesters are frustrated that U.S. banks, which received billions of dollars in bailouts during the recession, have been able to make significant profits while the average American continues to struggle with high unemployment and job insecurity. Additionally, they believe that the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans are not paying their fair share in taxes. Approximately 1,000 demonstrators gathered at a New York park on Friday morning, with many staying up all night to clean the park themselves. Brooms and mops were placed in large buckets throughout the park, as protesters prepared to clean up after themselves. Bailey Bryant, a 28-year-old bank employee who visits the camp after work and on weekends, stated, "We clean up after ourselves. It's not like there's rats and roaches running around the park." Some people at the park were worried that the postponed clean-up was just a tactic to force them to leave. Sofia Johnson, a 17-year-old high school student from Brooklyn, expressed skepticism about the situation, saying that it seemed too good to be true. She believed that there was still a possibility of eviction and advised against letting one's guard down completely in such a climate. Brookfield had cited unsanitary and unsafe conditions at the park, including a lack of toilets and garbage cans. They also mentioned complaints from neighbors about lewd behavior, drug use, harassment, and offensive smells coming from the protesters. Brookfield did not respond to requests for comment on Friday morning. Brookfield representatives, along with police, notified protesters on Thursday that the park would be cleaned in three stages and would reopen in accordance with park regulations. These regulations prohibit camping, tents, lying down on the ground, placing tarps or sleeping bags on the ground, and storing personal property, all of which the protesters have been doing since September 17. The deputy mayor announced that Brookfield has postponed the cleaning of the park and has withdrawn their request for police assistance. Brookfield hopes to reach an agreement with the protesters to ensure the park remains clean, safe, and available for public use while also being respectful of residents and businesses downtown. They will continue to monitor the situation. Hundreds of individuals have been detained at protests in New York, with dozens more arrested in recent weeks across various cities including Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago, Austin, and San Francisco. Solidarity demonstrations have also emerged at over 140 college campuses in 25 states, as reported by Occupy Colleges.