Long Island News Scenes From Outside The Presidential Debate WSHU | By Joe Ryder Published September 27, 2016 at 12:19 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email 1 of 9 A third party candidate supporter expresses her thoughts on the political system. Joe Ryder / WSHU 2 of 9 New York State Allies for Public Education protesting high stakes testing. Joe Ryder / WSHU 3 of 9 Environmentalists make their point in costume. Joe Ryder / WSHU 4 of 9 A supporter for Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson. Joe Ryder / WSHU 5 of 9 Planned Parenthood supporters marching for Hillary Clinton. Joe Ryder / WSHU 6 of 9 Demonstrators from the Fight for $15 movement, which seeks fair wages and the right to unionize. Joe Ryder / WSHU 7 of 9 Steven Ruth, Long Island's Red Light Robin Hood, campaigning for state Senate. Joe Ryder / WSHU 8 of 9 Security was tight though there were fewer protestors than expected. Joe Ryder / WSHU 9 of 9 A supporter of Green Party candidate Jill Stein speaking to the media. Joe Ryder / WSHU About 1,500 people showed up to demonstrate at the first presidential debate Monday night at Hofstra University on Long Island.