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Protestors lined the steps of the courthouse, jeering and waving homemade signs.
Police officers and news vans filled the streets, and onlookers stood behind the crowd-control barriers snapping pictures.
I thought they were arresting Donald Trump, Ruben told Vulture.
Im not a fan of Gaga, he explained.
Its a New York moment: a real protest next to a fake protest for a film.
We didnt know which one the cops were here for, one said.
Meanwhile, Gaga fans knew exactly what they were looking for.
They made a plan to meet up at 7 a.m. to stake out the Sunday shoot.
Enzo described it as a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Its a fun experience overall, regardless of Gaga or no Gaga, Enzo concluded.
Several Fashion Institute of Technology students were more confident about their Gaga-spotting prospects.
One of them, Gigi, had visited the set the day before.
So Gigi returned with her friends Olympia and Cassie in tow.
We were listening to her the whole way here, she said of Gaga.
I wouldnt say were avid fans ofJoker,Cassie explained, but we like Gaga.
Emily told Vulture she had snuck onto set Saturday by pretending to be an extra.
But I ended up getting way too in the moment.
She was so focused, Dagmara recalled.
When she was walking down the stairs, you felt like she was in the zone.
She wasnt paying attention to anyone else.
When shooting resumed Sunday after lunch, onlookers finally got the chance to see Gaga perform.
They watched with bated breath as Lady Gaga stomped up the steps.
The first time Gaga went for the kiss, the audience audibly gasped.
I wasnt expecting her to kiss a lady onscreen, tourist Shoval told Vulture.
Ive never seen something like that in my life.
