Occupy protestors pound the pavement

New Haven, Conn. (WTNH) - Hundreds pounded the pavement in New Haven Tuesday night, demanding good jobs and safe streets.

The group, consisting of Occupy New Haven protesters, local unions and community groups, brought their concerns straight to City Hall.

They made their march a tour of the one percent, passing Citibank, the AT&T corporate offices, Yale University and symbolically ending on Wall Street.

"We come tonight to march for jobs," said Scott Marks outside City Hall.

There were so many protestors, they completely filled the atrium, their voices chanting as one, "Who are we? The 99 percent."

And when they hit the street the voices chanted, "Whose street? Our street. Down with? Wall Street."

They stretched out over more than three blocks, bringing traffic to a standstill, nearly a thousand people strong.

"Show me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like," the voices chanted.

Many were wearing signs saying 'we the 99 percent need good jobs and safe streets.'

The rain was no match for their enthusiasm or even their poetic expression.

"An army of angels, united in cause, fighting for freedom and justice and laws," said Nicholas McDaniels, "unwavering and strong, undeterrable and proud, we sing out our song from the darkest of shrouds."

There were many more than Occupy New Haven present Tuesday night, Teyanna Gray marched with the New Elm City Dream group, bringing out about 25 teens who want change.

"Most of my peers actually said they loved it and they would rather be here than anywhere else," said ray, "and that they like what it's doing and for young people, you don't get that much."

All this was for the International Occupy Day of Action, and the folks camping out across from Yale were the backbone of the movement.

"I'll stay here until this country starts turning itself around," said Josh Heitke.

Heltke says many walk by and tell them to get a job. He works full-time as an electrician, but says there aren't many jobs available. That's what the protest is all about.

They are trying to turn the tide, one step at a time.

"Oh, it is definitely working, it is definitely working," said Heitke.