New York City officials decided to postpone a scheduled clean-up of Zuccotti Park, where Occupy Wall Street protesters had been camping for a month, in order to avoid a potential confrontation with authorities. The private owner of the park, Brookfield Office Properties, made the decision to delay the cleaning without providing a reason. Protesters were happy about the postponement and celebrated at the park, but there were reports of at least seven arrests when some protesters marched through the downtown financial district. A representative from the New York Police Department confirmed that there were arrests, but did not disclose the number or provide any further information. Many protestors were concerned that the cleaning operation was an attempt to end the movement that has inspired solidarity protests in over 1,400 cities. Global rallies were planned for Saturday in 71 countries, as reported by Occupy Together and United for Global Change. Protestors are angry that the massive U.S. bank bailouts during the recession allowed banks to make huge profits again, while average Americans have seen little relief from high unemployment and job insecurity. They also believe that the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans are not paying their fair share in taxes. About 1,000 protesters gathered at the New York park early on Friday, with many staying up all night to clean it themselves. Buckets filled with brooms and mops were scattered throughout the park, as protesters packed up their belongings in anticipation of the clean-up. Bailey Bryant, a 28-year-old bank employee who frequents the camp after work and on weekends, emphasized the importance of cleaning up after themselves to prevent any pests from inhabiting the park. Some people in the park were worried that the delayed 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 postponement, stating that letting their guard down completely seemed naive in the current environment. Brookfield claimed that the park was unsanitary and unsafe due to a lack of toilets and garbage cans, as well as complaints from neighbors about lewdness, drug use, harassment, and offensive odors from the protesters. Brookfield did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Friday morning. Representatives from Brookfield, accompanied by police, distributed notices to protesters on Thursday informing them that the park would undergo cleaning in three stages and would reopen for public use in accordance with park regulations. However, the regulations prohibit camping, tents, lying down on the ground, placing tarps or sleeping bags on the ground, and storing personal property - all activities that the protesters have been engaged in since they established their presence on September 17. The deputy mayor announced a postponement, stating that Brookfield has decided to delay the cleaning of the park and has withdrawn their request for police assistance. The statement also mentioned that Brookfield is confident they can reach an agreement with the protesters to maintain cleanliness, safety, and public access to the park while being considerate of residents and businesses in the downtown area. Monitoring of the situation will continue. Hundreds of individuals have been detained at protests in New York, with dozens more arrested in recent weeks in cities such as Boston, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Austin, and San Francisco. Additionally, there have been solidarity rallies at over 140 college campuses across 25 states, as reported by Occupy Colleges.