Rumors are flying around Zuccotti Park about what will happen when it gets cold in New York City. And Wall Street, which lacks insulating green space and is windier than other parts of Manhattan, thanks to skyscrapers, will be even colder than other parts of the city. Many occupiers seem determined to stick it out through the tough winter.
My plan is to get an in-depth look at the Winterizing process at Occupy Wall Street, focusing on how the Comfort Working Group and Medical Center do their jobs as the temperature drops. This is an opportunity to closely study how the movement will move forward once warm weather makes it harder to maintain the occupation.
There is a growing understanding that the New York General Assembly is no longer the main decision-maker at Occupy Wall Street. Instead, Working Groups are taking matters into their own hands. Meanwhile, tensions are arising between the occupiers and the organizers, who may not always be the same people. It could be a complicated time for the Occupy Wall Street movement and there are many possible directions it could take.
